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Life is more than a job....been there and had that happen . (reply)

Gila Jorge — Fri, 07 Nov 2014 13:16:15 +0000

to me in 1984...but found other opportunities and withoug all the stress which was killing me....recall the doctor telling me that I had to change jobs or would NOT have a future....well God intervened where I was too hard headed...so can empathize with you Hoot....Blessings to ya'll and may God richly bless you...GW

Born and raised here, just contrary. (reply)

Hoot — Fri, 07 Nov 2014 11:47:24 +0000

Thanks Joe! You're always good for a smile.

Well, all I can say is, you ain't no native Minnesotan... (reply)

pokynojoe — Thu, 06 Nov 2014 15:07:01 +0000

No self-respecting "Finlander" would live in a place without those three things.

NO SNOW MACHINE!!! That's akin to sacrilege. I couldn't imagine my time in the UP without one.

My wife...sure

My dog...maybe

My snow machine...NEVER!

(Good luck buddy, sounds like you already have landed on your feet. If you can't find anything to do up there, I've got "connections" in the liquor trade here.)

Joe, I can see how my dogs might be mistaken as twins but... (reply)

Hoot — Thu, 06 Nov 2014 11:56:32 +0000

I hadn't thought you'd seen them. As for the snow machines, they are classed in my head in the same place as jet skis, both of which are "necessary" in the same way a fish needs a bicycle. As for pastys, I quite going into joints boasting of nekkid women many years ago.

Thank you all so much for your kind words and prayers. (reply)

Jared — Thu, 06 Nov 2014 03:40:22 +0000

I know exactly what you mean. Ever since my company declared bankruptcy 3 years ago working conditions keep getting worse and worse. Kathryn and I are back and forth on what I should do and when. It is no fun to hate going in to work every day. Sometimes it is nice having the decision made for you. I keep hoping something like that will happen here but to many people are quitting for them to need to let anyone go.

Nah, he wouldn't like it here... (reply)

pokynojoe — Wed, 05 Nov 2014 17:07:16 +0000

No Twins Dogs, nor pastys. No snow machines.

Thank you all so much for your kind words and prayers. (reply)

Catoosa — Wed, 05 Nov 2014 15:56:30 +0000

Hoot, I admire your positive outlook on this situation AND your foresight in keeping things set up to weather such an occurrence. As you and several others have said, God often camouflages great opportunities as misfortune. Stay strong and focused, and forge ahead.

And as my buddy Stonewalrus mentioned, we have several new manufacturing industries here in middle Tennessee which are NOT having "reductions in force". Y'all come on down!

You are a good man Hoot. Things will work out for you. (reply)

TomC — Wed, 05 Nov 2014 15:11:03 +0000

Thank you all so much for your kind words and prayers. (reply)

Hoot — Wed, 05 Nov 2014 12:53:37 +0000

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!

Dang, Hoot! (reply)

Slow Hand — Wed, 05 Nov 2014 07:14:20 +0000

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 know it will work out for you. (reply)

Hobie — Wed, 05 Nov 2014 04:22:22 +0000

OT: I was notified yesterday that my position was redundant (reply)

Art — Wed, 05 Nov 2014 01:38:41 +0000

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

Art

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mcassill — Wed, 05 Nov 2014 01:14:44 +0000

I am so sorry to hear this, my friend.

Been there many moons ago. I'll see that you get into (reply)

stonewalrus — Wed, 05 Nov 2014 01:05:12 +0000

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?

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Murphy — Wed, 05 Nov 2014 00:44:01 +0000

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

Murphy

Goes without saying: YOUR HIRED! (reply)

Rob Leahy — Tue, 04 Nov 2014 22:50:26 +0000

When can you start?

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Sarge — Tue, 04 Nov 2014 22:13:58 +0000

Sorry to hear this Hoot.

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Jared — Tue, 04 Nov 2014 18:53:08 +0000

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

Had that happen to me about 20 years ago...... (reply)

Harry O-1 — Tue, 04 Nov 2014 18:11:02 +0000

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.

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Mark — Tue, 04 Nov 2014 18:05:21 +0000

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