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All-In [34823]
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Welp, the wife has been laid off from her EHS manager's job
Dec 17, 2013, 4:39 PM
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Today was her last day, because her boss, the HR Manager, is very cool and decided it would be a good Christmas present to let her have the paid time off, over and above her severance.
It's the little things, really.
The prayerful among you need to keep her in your thoughts. The noodly appendage worshippers, whatever y'all do to send good thoughts.
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CU Medallion [54758]
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it sounded yesterday like you planned on a bit more time...
Dec 17, 2013, 4:41 PM
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sucks..
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All-In [34823]
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She's had a lot of crappy stuff happen at Christmastime in
Dec 17, 2013, 4:59 PM
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her lifetime. Enough to where she has a little knot in her stomach as the Holidays approach.
However, a phone interview tomorrow afternoon could make things start looking up, even though the job is 58 miles away. The diesel Beetle may start paying some dividends if that comes to fruition.
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Rock Defender [53]
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Crappy?
Dec 18, 2013, 7:54 AM
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PTO for several weeks?
A month off?
C'mon! Look at the bright side. That sounds farking teh allsum!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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All-In [34823]
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In years past, going back to her childhood.
Dec 18, 2013, 8:30 AM
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Job prospects are popping up as we speak, but being 55 and having your position eliminated is definitely crappy.
But the time off is much appreciated, no doubt, it's just that you can't stop thinking about the reason for it.
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Rock Defender [53]
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My mom once told me that the nice thing about unemployment
Dec 18, 2013, 8:58 AM
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woes is that all your problems can go away with a single phone call. Here's hoping that tomorrow is the call.
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Already had two other calls for other jobs this morning.
Dec 18, 2013, 10:32 AM
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She is very highly respected in the safety field in our area. She's personally responsible for helping many employees spot early health issues, and instituting qualification physical testing to avoid hiring folks who can't actually perform the tasks required.
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All-In [49175]
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sorry to hear that. Prayers for both of you. Is she the one
Dec 17, 2013, 4:58 PM
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that got to go to exotic conference locations from time to time?
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All-In [34823]
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Yep, was planning to go to Poland in May.
Dec 17, 2013, 5:00 PM
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Not now.
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Rock Defender [53]
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I could possibly help get her to Poland
Dec 18, 2013, 10:35 AM
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later today.
She busy?
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I see what you did there.
Dec 18, 2013, 10:50 AM
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Not having it.
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Legend [17753]
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Sorry to hear that Mumbo.***
Dec 17, 2013, 5:14 PM
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110%er [9785]
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tmail***
Dec 17, 2013, 9:44 PM
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110%er [5508]
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Been laid off once
Dec 17, 2013, 11:28 PM
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Month before my first child was born. Prayers sent.
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Strong username to thread content ratio***
Dec 18, 2013, 7:18 AM
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Rock Defender [53]
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At least you had the option to sell the placenta to a
Dec 18, 2013, 8:59 AM
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pharma company.
j/k.
Hope you got through that without losing too much hair.
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Sorry to hear***
Dec 18, 2013, 7:19 AM
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Rock Defender [53]
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Rahmen.***
Dec 18, 2013, 7:45 AM
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Sorry bud
Dec 18, 2013, 8:30 AM
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Hope all goes well with the phone interview.
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Whale that suxxors.
Dec 18, 2013, 10:24 AM
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Hoping it all works out for good.
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I have a suspicion that the site is getting close to the axe
Dec 18, 2013, 10:26 AM
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from the corporate office. So getting out while the getting is good is also a silver lining. We'll see.
Message was edited by: mumbo78®
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All-In [45047]
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Hears what wood be teh allsum for her
Dec 18, 2013, 10:32 AM
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Phone interview leads to face-to-face interview which leads to new job and starting new job while still collecting a check from previous job! #winning
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All-In [34823]
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You are reading my mind.
Dec 18, 2013, 10:34 AM
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Part of the severance is 3 months payment for COBRA insurance coverage that I would love to pocket.
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equals mumbo gets a 3 month vacation***
Dec 18, 2013, 10:46 AM
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Legend [17753]
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FYI Mumbo it used to be that you could pay Cobra
Dec 18, 2013, 10:48 AM
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retroactively, so you can avoid paying it unless it turns out you have to have it. Not sure how long that grace period is - I think 90 days or 6 mos. Also not sure if cobra still works that way, this was years ago I looked into it.
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Walk-On [135]
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What ever the reason its no fun..
Dec 18, 2013, 10:32 AM
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Thoughts and Prayers to your family for a new opportunity.
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Will send best wishes regardless of worship mode...***
Dec 18, 2013, 10:56 AM
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That sucks. Hope she's taking it well.
Dec 18, 2013, 11:29 AM
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everything happens for a reason (or so they say). The next opportunity will be here before she knows it.
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All-In [34823]
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Definitely had some ups and downs, and a few tears.
Dec 18, 2013, 11:49 AM
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Thanks for the thoughts and prayers.
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