Bunnies and mooses and groupies, Oh my!!! The Wilderness Lodge groupies thread. 4.0

[eliza61]

Well, bad news from the home front - I was RIF'd today. The company (I can say it now: HP) announced it's earnings for the 1st quarter yesterday and they were less than stellar. Their response? Cut good hardworking people to make the profits look better and so when they sell our division (ExcellerateHRO) they can get more money. I'm not angry - nor depressed, I've been through this before and it's just another wave to ride. I do feel awful for the good folk left behind who are already overwhelmed with work as now my projects will be tossed at them & they're pretty intense. My new full time job: to find a full time job. I refuse to sit idle and let myself go into a funk... but can't say the Disboards won't be a distraction

My summer trip in 5 months with the kids is still on for now... I'll reassess the trip weekly. I pray to have a new job soon. Anyone looking for a programmer in MA?

Hugs to you Twinklebug. Interestingly enough, I work for Dupont in Delaware and we are a major supplier for HP so I'm sure we'll get some interesting news.

 

[eliza61]

ABSOLUTELY there are good parts to the trip. I, too, wanted more than anything to take my parents to the one place DW and I found to be exciting and worthwhile. I am glad I did, and the memories are good to have.

The trip was to include my parents, my brother & wife, DD, neice & Husband, & wonderful MIL. The trip was planned 1 year in advance. DW said she could hear the whisle in the distance. I prayed that M & D would make it without some type of medical thing happening in there lives (both in their 80's). The trip was planned such that no one would feel the need to be responsible 100% of the time for M&D. Each couple could expect a little free time for themselves.

DW & I used all of our point available to make it happen. the following things occurred:

- Brother forgot his, wife's, and M&Ds park tickets at home, so initially he decided that none of them would go into the parks, they would all just hang around the pool every day.
- We managed to get duplicates issued for M&D, but Brother & his wife, along with niece & husband (and new baby) stayed at the pool each day.
- DW & I took M&D each and every day everywhere. For some reason, there was never enough time to see anything, or go into anything. We had to get back to the resort (somebody may have moved it).
- All restaurants were lousy; just ask M&D, Brother, SIL, N&H. Of course, all restaurants inside the parks were off limits for the daily family gatherings, as some just didn't need tickets when visiting The World (back to the pool).
- The end results were summed up by brother's wife: "we could have stayed home and had as much fun at a lot less cost for all we did at Disney".

REALLY, I have good memories and glad I had my M&D in The World with me. I love them so and appreciate all they have done and continue to do for me.

But DW reminded me again of why vacationing with my side of the family has always been a train wreck.

I think that's why God made them family, the big guy knew we would run screaming in the other direction as fast as humanely possible otherwise.

Let's look at some video tape from my world.

• Widowed father who insist on filling me in on his hanky panky escapades at 88. I've got mental images in my head that could be considered torture under the Geneva Convention
• Inlaws who hate each other with nuclear capability.
• 1 sister who insist on saying she wants to go on vacation with us but can't commit to a trip to walmart
• DSIL who insisted on wearing 3 inch heels to the theme parks.

 

[Muushka]

I think that's why God made them family, the big guy knew we would run screaming in the other direction as fast as humanely possible otherwise.

Let's look at some video tape from my world.

• Widowed father who insist on filling me in on his hanky panky escapades at 88. I've got mental images in my head that could be considered torture under the Geneva Convention
• Inlaws who hate each other with nuclear capability.
• 1 sister who insist on saying she wants to go on vacation with us but can't commit to a trip to walmart
• DSIL who insisted on wearing 3 inch heels to the theme parks.

That is quite a list! Got me beat!

Sorry to hear that twinklebug. It's been a while for me, but I've been there too. Same kind of situation you mentioned too. I'm actually getting a bit stressed about tomorrow myself. My boss called me today to tell me that he's coming in to town suddenly and wants to meet with me. No other explanation. I haven't had something like that happen since years ago when I was one of 100+ to be let go for that other company I worked for... I'm hoping it's not the same kind of news you got twinklebug

Oh man, fingers crossed that it is not what you think it might be. I hope tonight is restful and peaceful for you.

 

[stopher1]

Oh man, fingers crossed that it is not what you think it might be. I hope tonight is restful and peaceful for you.

Thanks - it might prove to be nothing... but it certainly wasn't a thrilling call to take. Not the usual jovial sound to it. They pared the work force down by 15 people in 2006, and then again in 2008 we pared down from 4 regions to 3 ... who knows, maybe they'll be paring down again. The more I think about it though, the more I'm ready for whatever. I've been wanting to make a change in some manner, so perhaps it will help spur that on for me!

 

[Muushka]

Good attitude. If you are up to it, let us know how it goes.

 

[stopher1]

Widowed father who insist on filling me in on his hanky panky escapades at 88. I've got mental images in my head that could be considered torture under the Geneva Convention
Inlaws who hate each other with nuclear capability.
1 sister who insist on saying she wants to go on vacation with us but can't commit to a trip to walmart
DSIL who insisted on wearing 3 inch heels to the theme parks.

Oh man eliza these are hysterical. That first one, is very much like I experienced a couple of years ago with my 93 year old grandmother. I was visiting her at the home she lives in, and she wouldn't stop telling me about her boyfriend, and how he wants to do more than just hold her hand when they sit on the bench out in the yard. The woman was married to my natural grandfather for 38 years, then after he died, was married to my step-grandpa for 26 years before he died - and yes, now she's got a boyfriend...and had to tell me all about it. TMI!!!

Oh and the sister who can't commit to going to WM - that's my brother 100%.

 

[stopher1]

Good attitude. If you are up to it, let us know how it goes.

Sure thing.

 

[Inkmahm]

Well, bad news from the home front - I was RIF'd today. The company (I can say it now: HP) announced it's earnings for the 1st quarter yesterday and they were less than stellar.

Sorry to hear you've joined me in the unemployment line. I can offer a little hope, maybe. At my job hunting group meeting yesterday morning, almost everyone had had a good couple weeks (we didn't meet on president's day) and had job leads that we didn't have at the last meeting. It seems to be hiring is starting to loosen up a bit. Everything is still moving slooooow though once a company decides to hire. Still, there is movement.

Good luck with your search!

 

[Inkmahm]

Sorry to hear that twinklebug. It's been a while for me, but I've been there too. Same kind of situation you mentioned too. I'm actually getting a bit stressed about tomorrow myself. My boss called me today to tell me that he's coming in to town suddenly and wants to meet with me. No other explanation. I haven't had something like that happen since years ago when I was one of 100+ to be let go for that other company I worked for... I'm hoping it's not the same kind of news you got twinklebug

Uh oh. Hopefully it isn't a layoff. My guess is that if it WAS a layoff, your boss wouldn't announce he was coming. The first you'd see him would be when you were called in to meet with him and someone from HR.

 

[stopher1]

Uh oh. Hopefully it isn't a layoff. My guess is that if it WAS a layoff, your boss wouldn't announce he was coming. The first you'd see him would be when you were called in to meet with him and someone from HR.

Very true. I remember that from back in 2000 when that happened with my last employer. Just have to wait and see I guess....

 

[Dizny Dad]

With so many of us out of work, it is hard to be jovial this evening.

DiznyDi & I offer our prayers for all in this economy; those unemployed, under employed, and those over employed picking up the extra work left by those now unemployed.

I do believe the job market is softening. Our company, and a number of others in our little community, are advertising for help; the first signs of activity in a long time.

 

[KeepSwimmingDory]

With so many of us out of work, it is hard to be jovial this evening.

DiznyDi & I offer our prayers for all in this economy; those unemployed, under employed, and those over employed picking up the extra work left by those now unemployed.

I do believe the job market is softening. Our company, and a number of others in our little community, are advertising for help; the first signs of activity in a long time.

Well said. Hope you are able to report back with good news stopher1.

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Yummmmmy!

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

With so many of us out of work, it is hard to be jovial this evening.

DiznyDi & I offer our prayers for all in this economy; those unemployed, under employed, and those over employed picking up the extra work left by those now unemployed.

I do believe the job market is softening. Our company, and a number of others in our little community, are advertising for help; the first signs of activity in a long time.

Oh yes, very well said. I'm wishing the best of luck to everyone going thru this challenge.

 

[horselover]

Yummmmmy!

Well that is just a little bit of sunshine on this gloomy, rainy day! Thanks Kat! 2 hour school opening delay for me this morning because the weather is so horrid. That just means I have to wait 2 hrs. more before I get to stand out in the rain. Woo hoo! It's not supposed to stop raining/snowing here until Sun. 15 more days, 15 more days.....

 

[KeepSwimmingDory]

Good morning groupies!

A happy place for this cold Wednesday morning

 

[Muushka]

Does anyone remember the thread started on the community board:

A woman was wanting to go to WDW right after her husband got off work.....drive all night......bring him to this bench to sleep for the day.

Oh yeah.

Nice picture. Glad nobody is sleeping on it!

 

[KeepSwimmingDory]

Does anyone remember the thread started on the community board:

A woman was wanting to go to WDW right after her husband got off work.....drive all night......bring him to this bench to sleep for the day.

Oh yeah.

Nice picture. Glad nobody is sleeping on it!

I don't remember reading that thread, but I love it!

 

[twinklebug]

Yummmmmy!

Sorry to copy the pic yet again here but ~~Mmmm~~ that's a good dose of vitamin C right there Wishing I had tried it now. I can't wait for summer!

With so many of us out of work, it is hard to be jovial this evening.

DiznyDi & I offer our prayers for all in this economy; those unemployed, under employed, and those over employed picking up the extra work left by those now unemployed.

I do believe the job market is softening. Our company, and a number of others in our little community, are advertising for help; the first signs of activity in a long time.

Thanks Dizny Dad & DiznyDi - we all appreciate the help! Glad to hear your company is hiring - a very good sign for the economy!

Sorry to hear you've joined me in the unemployment line. I can offer a little hope, maybe. At my job hunting group meeting yesterday morning, almost everyone had had a good couple weeks (we didn't meet on president's day) and had job leads that we didn't have at the last meeting. It seems to be hiring is starting to loosen up a bit. Everything is still moving slooooow though once a company decides to hire. Still, there is movement.

Good luck with your search!

That's great news in your group and yet another sign of an improving economy - Good luck in your search too

Thanks - it might prove to be nothing... but it certainly wasn't a thrilling call to take. Not the usual jovial sound to it. They pared the work force down by 15 people in 2006, and then again in 2008 we pared down from 4 regions to 3 ... who knows, maybe they'll be paring down again. The more I think about it though, the more I'm ready for whatever. I've been wanting to make a change in some manner, so perhaps it will help spur that on for me!

Great approach - ride the wave, wherever it takes you Hoping all went well this morning for you Chris!

Let's look at some video tape from my world.

• Widowed father who insist on filling me in on his hanky panky escapades at 88. I've got mental images in my head that could be considered torture under the Geneva Convention
• Inlaws who hate each other with nuclear capability.
• 1 sister who insist on saying she wants to go on vacation with us but can't commit to a trip to walmart
• DSIL who insisted on wearing 3 inch heels to the theme parks.

Oh no - Videos! <<run away, run away!>>

Seriously, a couple of your items above are some of the many reasons I'm glad I'm divorced and no longer have much to do with the 'other side'. Still laughing at the 88 y/o dad's shenanigans

Hugs to you Twinklebug. Interestingly enough, I work for Dupont in Delaware and we are a major supplier for HP so I'm sure we'll get some interesting news.

I'm betting most of our layoffs were focused on the EDS acquisition side of the business - you might not hear or feel any repercussions. I read some 6,000 US employees were cut yesterday and another 3,000 world wide. It's not good, but what irks me about this is how they're focused on reducing American employees above all others. It's just so much more expensive to keep US employees that we're the 1st to go.

I am sorry twinklebug. I hope your situation is short lived.

Aww - thanks Muushka. All those hugs yesterday from my coworkers were the only thing that bothered me all day & not until my boss insisted on a second and final one.

Welcome to the unemployed in MA club! Not a club you wanted to join I'm sure. I'm so sorry to hear your news, but you have a great attitude about it. DH has said over & over that looking for a job is a full time job. Sending lots of good wishes & pixie dust your way for a new position soon & for your trip to still be on.

Not a club I wanted to join for sure, but do we at least have cool jackets? hats? A pencil with a chewed eraser?

I've made one contact today & the Resume is updated but am sure it's a mess, putting it aside and will re-read it tonight in a different mind frame.

Prayers and pixie dust for you to find something soon that works well for you and that you can keep the summer trip!

Thank you Dory We all need to keep a clear set of goals - and in my book vacation is one of them.

 

[Granny]

My thoughts and prayers to all Groupies going through unsettled job situations and unemployment. Many of you know that I have been out of work since the end of 2009. My situation is different as I hope to retire later this year.

While it is a trite phrase, it really is true that all our issues are manageable if our health and the health of our loved ones is good. So don't feel bad about celebrating the many good things of life just because so many are having a rough time. I think I speak for all of us that we are happy to share in others celebrations no matter what our personal situations are.

May God bless every one of you and your familes.