My dad took early retirement from his company under similar circumstances (in the same business as Cummins) and later said it was the best move he ever made. Father God is faithful and will lead you where you need to be.

...more Corporate HR/bean counter stupidity... Seems that corps never quite are willing to act on the premise that Good People make the company...NOT mere 'qualified bodies' sutiable for coast cutting, lower salaries, while expecting more/better performance.

wishing you the best...someone will get a Helluva na asset when they pick you up.

Nice year around weather hear in Yavapai county. Good conservative folks and Prescott is a nice sized town.

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With whatever you decide to do. Maybe that PW will get some attention? May God guide your steps and your next chapter be a very happy one.

Tennessee!

Been there, done that, God worked it out great. Trust in Him

a year or two down the road and it will hardly be a blip on your radar screen and most likely will prove to be a blessing in disguise.

Best of luck on your way forward.

Best of luck to you. Finding a new job isn't easy but can be rewarding.

It is not easy, but I am better off for going elsewhere. It will probably be the same for you. The only way you can lose is if you give up. I don't expect that from anyone on this board.

I am sure it will all work out. Best of luck on whatever you decide to do.

Sorry to hear this Hoot.

When can you start?

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Truly sorry to hear of your circumstances Hoot. I'll be keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.

Murphy

Munchkin's prayers. Once you are in them you never get off.

May the force be with you.

What? You've never seen Garth Vader before?

I am so sorry to hear this, my friend.

Happened to me and it turned out with a better job and much higher pay. In our prayers.

Art

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Sincerely,

Hobie

Man, what a kick in the teeth! I know you'll come out for the best in this but it's still a real pain you have to deal with it. Glad to hear you are in a position to take some time and find a good spot to go.

Best of luck!

I didn't mean to state it like it was necessarily a bad thing. In truth, I have been quite unhappy for several years now but just too stubborn to quit. When I heard there was going to be a "reduction in workforce", I just about sent a note to my boss to volunteer. They just beat me to the punch.

Melodie and I are really in a good place financially. We are very nearly debt free, our house is paid off and we carry no credit card debt at all. There is adequate money set aside for retirement in a few years. We have health insurance through her school so it's not at all a dire situation.

The biggest impact will be on the gun buying front where that activity will be sharply curtailed, but then, I already have enough guns, bullets, powder, primers to last a couple of decades.

So, this is more an answer to my prayers than anything else. I will try and keep my eyes and ears open to see where God wants me next.

I promised Melodie our marriage wouldn't be dull!

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