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Topic: Got my 60 day notice.....
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Ken
Gearhead Posts: 2125
From: Prospect, Ct. M&M Member No. 31 MCA Member 49299
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 01-25-2002 05:02 PM
   
It became offical today at a 10:00am meeting...as of March 28th I am unemployed  !!! 6 1/2 years ago I started work at "Philips Technology"...5 years ago they were bought by "VDO Controls"...and then 1 year ago a huge foreign company ("Siemens Corporation") bought us and announced almost immediately that they were closing our North American plant  ?!?!? The feeling is that they just wanted to get there claws into the American auto industry....WELL THEY DID !!! Its been real sad watching people with a lot more years than me leaving over the last few months . God I hate looking for and then starting a new job.
I just had to vent a little, I hope nobody minded.------------------
Conciousness - that annoying time between naps. Ken
1965 Springtime Yellow Coupe
302GT40-4spd
Edlebrock RPM Air Gap
670cfm Holley Street Avenger
and much, much MORE !!!
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 20744
From: Saco, Maine USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 01-25-2002 05:10 PM
That sucks! Sorry Ken! Man, I hate corporations! "Hey, let's not compete, we can buy our competition and then shut them down." If that isn't anti-trade, I don't know what is... Better days are ahead for you, Ken, I can feel it! You'll probably find a better job at better pay. Good luck, buddy!  ------------------
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Fastymz
Gearhead Posts: 2872
From: Reno Nv
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 01-25-2002 05:28 PM
Ken,I know it dose not make it better,but I'm very sorry to hear that.
Like Steve,maybe a fresh start will bring better job.
I too hate to look for or start new jobs.Keep your head up,and something will come your way.SCOOP. ------------------
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mellowyellow
Gearhead Posts: 3230
From: So. Fl.
Registered: Aug 2000
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posted 01-25-2002 06:47 PM
Like the post about how the foreign car mfrs DIDN'T help the cause after 9-11-01.With public corporations, there's no stopping them. By the way, M&Fords and MMonthly went from Emap to Primedia. A foreign co., was told. Also heard, look for things to tighten up. Also, heard that this group also bought Mustangs Illustrated. Next thing, they'll suck up MCA. LOL
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rellik74
Journeyman Posts: 99
From: Trinidad , Colorado, USA
Registered: Jul 2000
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posted 01-25-2002 07:40 PM
Ken I know how you feal Keebler and Kellogs did a merger and closed my plant. They made lots of promices on a severance package the screewed me out of $5,000 but now I have a cool job that I relocated for and got out of the big city. Hopefully it will work for you TOO.
Phil
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Mike65
Gearhead Posts: 1283
From: Columbia,NJ, USA. 65 Fastback, 69 Coupe MCA #-04549
Registered: Dec 2000
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posted 01-25-2002 08:28 PM
Sorry to hear about your bad news. Keep your chin up Ken something will turn up. Good luck.------------------
Mike & Robin
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73trials
Gearhead Posts: 207
From: New Orleans, La.
Registered: Dec 2001
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posted 01-25-2002 09:44 PM
Some of the best times of my life began the same way. Just look at it as another opportunity. Best of luck to you!
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mustangs68
Moderator Posts: 13357
From: Hampton,Virginia,USA 1968 Fastback & 1995 Vert MCA#39406 M&M #12
Registered: May 99
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posted 01-25-2002 09:52 PM
Ken,
Your very talented and finding a new job shouldn't be hard.To make you feel better all of our Management is in Red China lloking to build another Plant and they can't keep us working 40 hours a week..like Steve said Corporations are looking out for themselves these days.. sam
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mellowyellow
Gearhead Posts: 3230
From: So. Fl.
Registered: Aug 2000
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posted 01-25-2002 10:25 PM
WOnder how many more are SHREDDING DOCUMENTS!
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Dave Gibson
Moderator Posts: 5251
From: Pensacola, Florida, USA M&M#166 MCA#47921
Registered: Aug 99
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posted 01-25-2002 11:51 PM
Ken, that sucks. Sorry to hear aoubt your job loss. But there are always greener pastures. Good luck on finding a new job that you enjoy. Dave & Terri ------------------
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Stewart
Moderator Posts: 7931
From: Monterey, CA Mustangsandmore Member #437
Registered: Apr 2000
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posted 01-26-2002 02:06 AM
Ouch! I'm sorry to hear that Ken. I swear, it sure as heck would be nice if we all had our dream jobs that paid tons of money, with great bosses and fantastic co-workers.Alas, we live in the real world. I hope you find something even better than what you had, Ken. And I hope you find yourself happy. Try not to stress too much. I know that's easier said than done, but try anyway, buddy. Stewart
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Ken
Gearhead Posts: 2125
From: Prospect, Ct. M&M Member No. 31 MCA Member 49299
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 01-26-2002 12:06 PM
Thanks everyone....I was basically venting here. I don't think I'll have too much trouble finding a job, its like I said earlier...I just hate starting new jobs...you just never know what to expect !!!
I'll be updating the resume ASAP because I don't feel like I owe these people anything.
I do know that they would HATE to loose their only Moldmaker earlier than they anticipated...OH-WELL  ------------------
Conciousness - that annoying time between naps. Ken
1965 Springtime Yellow Coupe
302GT40-4spd
Edlebrock RPM Air Gap
670cfm Holley Street Avenger
and much, much MORE !!!
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71RESTO
Gearhead Posts: 779
From: Oregon, USA
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 01-26-2002 07:50 PM
Sorry to hear of it Ken
The company I work for (Actually consult with) for the past 10 years was just taken over in a hostile takeover by a larger competitor, so I may be in the same boat before too much longer. But like others have said, we (you and I) have to view this as an open opportunity. 
Hope all works out for the best for you!!!------------------
Duane
71 Fastback (his) under resto (351C-4V C6 auto)
73 Mach 1 (hers) (351CJ 4 speed)
66 289/2V coupe (daughter Ashley's)
89 LX 2.3 convertible (daughter Amanda's)
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The Iceman
Gearhead Posts: 1614
From: Shelton, CT
Registered: Jul 2000
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posted 01-26-2002 08:26 PM
Ken, sorry to hear it!
I agree with you that searching for/getting into a new job is never fun, my dad went through it for 4 or 5 months after working for his company for almost 20 years! But like everyone has said, maybe a fresh start will reap even more rewards ------------------
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 20744
From: Saco, Maine USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 01-26-2002 09:48 PM
quote:
Originally posted by mustangs68:
To make you feel better all of our Management is in Red China lloking to build another Plant and they can't keep us working 40 hours a week..like Steve said Corporations are looking out for themselves these days..
Damn! Sounds like they are planning to have you working 0 hours a week! Don't ignore the writing on the wall! When I look back over my recent adventure, I now realized I had about 1 year of warning signs. ------------------
'70 Mustang Mach 1 M code 351C 4V/FMX/3.25 open
'72 Mustang Sprint Coupe 351C 4V/FMX/4.30 Trac Lok
'94 F-150 XL 5.8L/E4OD/3.55 Limited Slip
'97 Probe GTS 2.5L DOHC
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SuzyQ
Gearhead Posts: 1955
From: Garner, NC
Registered: Sep 2000
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posted 01-26-2002 09:52 PM
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Originally posted by 73trials:
Some of the best times of my life began the same way. Just look at it as another opportunity. Best of luck to you!
BRAVO! I like your outlook! Ken, when you look at it this way, good things are bound to happen and you got 60 days to do it. Chin up! Get out those classifieds, start pounding the pavement, and sell, sell, sell yourself! You'll do fine my friend
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kcode
Gearhead Posts: 1950
From: alvaton,ky,usa Suburb of Bowling Green, M&M #79, MCA #29208
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 01-26-2002 10:04 PM
Ken,
Sorry to hear about your misfortune, but on the bright side being a moldmaker/toolmaker your expertise is always in demand. At least they gave you advanced notice. The ones I feel for are the people who worked for small companies that were owned by Enron. A guy on the news worked for an electric company, which was owned by Enron, he is 55 and his total retirement was tied up in Enron stocks, lost a $500,000 nestegg. Mike
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Big D
Gearhead Posts: 2452
From: WELLS, NEVADA
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 01-27-2002 12:32 PM
You'll do fine Ken... It does suck to HAVE to go out fine another company... But,,, Better days are ahead for you... Don
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Moneymaker
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From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 01-27-2002 10:51 PM
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Ked
Moderator Posts: 6560
From: Don't Let Your Mind Wander....it's Far Too Small to Be Out There By Itself!
Registered: Jul 99
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posted 01-28-2002 10:56 AM
That sucks, Ken. Not that it helps, but at least they gave you a notice.
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