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echo CH.com Alumnus Offline Chronic and still alive --- I Win! Posts: 4544 Overland Park, KS Gender:	BANG!!! They got me!! Mar 1^st, 2009 at 8:58pm As of 3/28 my services and talents are no longer required within the Corporation. Crap!!!
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Artonio CH.com Alumnus Offline I Love Posts: 604 New Castle, Pa Gender:	Re: BANG!!! They got me!! Reply #1 - Mar 1^st, 2009 at 8:59pm Yikes... so very sorry to hear that. Keep your chin up... I have a sneaky suspicion that you won't go long without a new job. with warm regards, Tony
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cynjeep89 CH.com Alumnus Offline Posts: 1626 Delaware\| Gender:	Re: BANG!!! They got me!! Reply #2 - Mar 1^st, 2009 at 9:00pm Damn. So sorry to hear this. I really am.
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echo CH.com Alumnus Offline Chronic and still alive --- I Win! Posts: 4544 Overland Park, KS Gender:	Re: BANG!!! They got me!! Reply #3 - Mar 1^st, 2009 at 9:03pm Thanks. It's just a shit way to end a 31 year career. Oh well.
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Melissa CH.com Moderator CH.com Alumnus Offline Don't give up! Posts: 7238 Central WI, USA Gender:	Re: BANG!!! They got me!! Reply #4 - Mar 1^st, 2009 at 9:15pm Oh shit Mark, I am so sorry!!!
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purpleydog CH.com Alumnus Offline Posts: 2732	Re: BANG!!! They got me!! Reply #5 - Mar 1^st, 2009 at 9:16pm So sorry to hear this. I hope something comes up for you. Was this 31 years with the same company? Is there a retirement pkg? This economy sucks. To everyone who has been laid off recently, all of you are in my thoughts.
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flipperlips CH.com Alumnus Offline Live, Laugh, Love Posts: 935 Mcallen, TX Gender:	Re: BANG!!! They got me!! Reply #6 - Mar 1^st, 2009 at 9:16pm So sorry to hear this news
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Jimi CH.com Moderator CH.com Alumnus Offline Don't feed the moderators Posts: 4925 Madisonville, KY Gender:	Re: BANG!!! They got me!! Reply #7 - Mar 1^st, 2009 at 9:17pm Yep I am sorry to hear that too. It seems that I am hearing this same scenario too often anymore.
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Redd CH.com Sponsor Offline Posts: 8457 Stevens Point USA Wisconsin Gender:	Re: BANG!!! They got me!! Reply #8 - Mar 1^st, 2009 at 9:39pm Yeppers, It's the most experienced (read: highest paid) that are geting the pin slips. Economy sucks and they save a ton in payroll. I hope they've offered you a decent severance package. Maybe all us laid off Clusterheads can drive and meet up for dinner at a centrally located McDonalds?
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Blue_eyes CH.com Junior Offline One day at a time Posts: 70 Minneapolis, MN. Gender:	Re: BANG!!! They got me!! Reply #9 - Mar 1^st, 2009 at 9:45pm That really sucks I feel for you and your family.
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Re: BANG!!! They got me!!
Reply #10 - Mar 1^st, 2009 at 9:49pm

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It's just a shit way to end a 31 year career.

Yes it certainly is Mark and I am hurting for you right now. I know you've been dreading and waiting for this exact thing to happen for some time now. I am so sorry. It's a sad day for America that you will be unemployed for a few days. Kiss

I know that there are still places and people out there who will recognize what you have to offer..it won't be but a few WEEKS at most.

In the meantime, start networking and of course take the time to relax and enjoy your short sabbatical.

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Brew CH.com Sponsor CH.com Alumnus Offline Posts: 14163	Re: BANG!!! They got me!! Reply #11 - Mar 1^st, 2009 at 9:54pm Sux, Mark. But hey - you've got until 03/28 to figure out how to make it less expensive for them to keep you. (I never figured out why employers did this - tell people they're going to be laid off at some point in the future.)
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on my knees Ex Member	Re: BANG!!! They got me!! Reply #12 - Mar 1^st, 2009 at 10:04pm another bites the dust. i have seen this economy slow down affect to many people because of greed by a few people at the top. no retirement option?
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Brew CH.com Sponsor CH.com Alumnus Offline Posts: 14163	Re: BANG!!! They got me!! Reply #13 - Mar 1^st, 2009 at 10:12pm Quote: another bites the dust. i have seen this economy slow down affect to many people because of greed by a few people at the top. no retirement option? To be fair, it's not always that. Sometimes it is, but not always.
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QnHeartMM CH.com Sponsor Offline I AM a Phoenix! Posts: 1783 San Diego, CA Gender:	Re: BANG!!! They got me!! Reply #14 - Mar 1^st, 2009 at 11:53pm Sorry to hear Mark. Will keep you in our prayers that you find something soon.
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Guiseppi CH.com Moderator CH.com Alumnus Offline San Diego to Florida 05-16-2011 Posts: 12063 SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA USA Gender:	Re: BANG!!! They got me!! Reply #15 - Mar 2^nd, 2009 at 12:09am Damnit Mark......that's awful. We'll keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Joe
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Kevin_M CH.com Sponsor Offline withered branches grow green again. Posts: 8754 Michigan, USA Gender:	Re: BANG!!! They got me!! Reply #16 - Mar 2^nd, 2009 at 6:34am You hang tough with the times, Mark. Always keep trying. My best to you.
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barry_sword CH.com Alumnus Offline Mountain Biking Keeps Me Sane Posts: 3947 Bracebridge, Canada Gender:	Re: BANG!!! They got me!! Reply #17 - Mar 2^nd, 2009 at 6:38am Sorry to hear this Mark, that just sucks I really hope they have a package for you. 31 years, damn!
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Grandma_Sweet_Boy CH.com Alumnus Offline What Goes Around Comes Around! Posts: 4496 Georgetown,Ontario Gender:	Re: BANG!!! They got me!! Reply #18 - Mar 2^nd, 2009 at 6:49am That's awful Mark but it does seem to be happening all over. Like the others have said, I hope they at least have provided a decent severance package for you. Carol
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ANNSIE Ex Member	Re: BANG!!! They got me!! Reply #19 - Mar 2^nd, 2009 at 8:20am Oh NO ! Thats bad ! It is happening everywhere, here is Australia too. Hope you find a better employment really soon. Sending prayers and lucky vibes.
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Jackie CH.com Moderator CH.com Alumnus Offline Go For It!!! Posts: 5903 Goshen, IN Gender:	Re: BANG!!! They got me!! Reply #20 - Mar 2^nd, 2009 at 8:59am That SUCKS!!!!! Really sorry to hear it and can only imagine how you feel.
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Ray CH.com Alumnus Offline Ray Posts: 1996 Columbus, Ohio Gender:	Re: BANG!!! They got me!! Reply #21 - Mar 2^nd, 2009 at 9:19am Man, that stinks! My heart goes out to you. Ray
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Re: BANG!!! They got me!!
Reply #22 - Mar 2^nd, 2009 at 9:26am

Thank you everyone for the kind words and prayers.

With 31 years I'll leave with a full year of severance and benefits. Whereas I hit the magic 75 I'll be filing my retirement paperwork this week. Along with that the retirement benefit comes with a $350 gift or a $600 party. I think I'll go with the party and invite my CEO, VP and the snot nose young director who decided to let me go. (She met with me for about 10 minutes to determine my fate).

I've got an HR friend who is re-working my resume and will then send it to her other contacts.

What fries with thay. Can I biggie size it for you? Paper or plastic?

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midwestbeth CH.com Sponsor Offline Posts: 1123 Edwardsville, IL Gender:	Re: BANG!!! They got me!! Reply #23 - Mar 2^nd, 2009 at 10:27am Sorry to hear this Mark. This economy does suck and the news just get suckier everyday. Sending employment vibes your way! Beth
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Guiseppi CH.com Moderator CH.com Alumnus Offline San Diego to Florida 05-16-2011 Posts: 12063 SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA USA Gender:	Re: BANG!!! They got me!! Reply #24 - Mar 2^nd, 2009 at 10:28am What fries with thay. Can I biggie size it for you? Paper or plastic? Dude, the paper hits they use now are STYLING, and you can add up to 3 pieces of BLING without being considered out of uniform! Joe
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