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Update on Jim's job.... - 11/2/2008 5:52:31 PM   
momketeer


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Status: offline 		First of all, thank you for all the happy thoughts, good wishes and love you all show me here. It really means a lot and you have know idea how much you helped me keep happy thoughts. OLP 
 
I apologize for not getting back to thank you all sooner. It was a very busy and stressful week here last week. Our party was a blast and we are looking forward to making a Halloween Party part of our family tradition. Even the older folks in our family got a kick out of dressing up in costume. And, my brother surprised me by driving in with his family for the event! I'll post some pictures as soon as I resize them.
 
Last week, Chrysler announced that merger or not, they would cut the salaried positions by 25% in November. This Wednesday, buyout and early retirement packages are expected to go out to EVERYBODY. Jim does not qualify for the retirement package, and the buyout is pretty skimpy. 6 months insurance and 6 months pay. That's it for 25 years! Now, the gamble is this...Chrysler hopes to get that magic 25% out of folks taking these packages. Jim feels they will get far more that accept than that. Then, there will be layoffs, of which Jim does not feel would happen to him at his level. Finally, merger or not, he figures it would take 6 months to a year for something final to happen. And, then there is a slim chance that if there is a merger with GM, they might take him. So....in the meantime, Jim has prepared a resume and will be sending it out. Even moving out of state is an option at this point.  Not what we really WANT to do, but, if we must, we will. I will go wherever he goes. (Lindsay is NOT good with the out of state possibility. And, I can totally understand how hard it would be for a 15 year old. We hope it doesn't get to that!) Hopefully, riding it out, and searching for something else will work out for us.
 
So, that is where we sit. Nervous as all get out, angry that through no fault of our own we will be set right back to where we were 25 years ago, but willing to tough it out knowing it will be hard, but we can do it together.
 
So, please bear with me my friends as my emotions work through this unexpected life change. Some days I am able to feel the gratitude for what we have and on others, I am so scared and angry at the same time. Thank you for listening being here for me.

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RE: Update on Jim's job.... - 11/2/2008 11:16:04 PM   
Ahnalira


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Status: offline 		I am continuing to send a stream of good thoughts and   I believe it is possible that Jim will ride the down-sizing and come out 'intact' on the other side  I also believe it is possible that - in the process of sending out resumes - Jim will get an offer that is even better that what he's got now

Make sure he sends a resume to Disney

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RE: Update on Jim's job.... - 11/3/2008 7:33:21 AM   
Jodi


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From: Winfield, Ks
Status: offline 		As always, I'm hear for you.  Both for listening and as a shoulder to cry on.  I know, though, that in the end, your positive attitude will pay off!  Keep that chin up, lady!!  I'm thinking of you all!


Jodi

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RE: Update on Jim's job.... - 11/3/2008 9:27:04 AM   
wickeysfriend


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Status: offline 		Tammy -- I'm sending lots of p and pd your way that all works out the very best for you guys.  I'm so sorry that you're having to go through this.

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RE: Update on Jim's job.... - 11/3/2008 9:47:21 AM   
Delta Dawn


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Status: offline 		 Tammy ,
I'm so glad to hear that you guys had a GREAT Anniversary Halloween party.  It must have felt wonderful to just let loose and not have any worries or cares during the party. 

I'm so hopeful that everything will work out for Jim.  I've had you and your family in my prayers for a very long time and will continue to do.  I'm also sending a dose of PD just to cover all the bases.
Please continue to keep us in the loop as much as possible and remember, we're for you whenever you need us.

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RE: Update on Jim's job.... - 11/3/2008 9:59:35 AM   
kelseypie601


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Status: offline 		 for you Tammy it sounds like you are going through a rough time right now I will deffinatley keep you in my prayers and I am sending plenty of  your way just remember that with a little bit of Faith, tRUST, AND Pixie dust we can accomplish anything

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