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[pkondz]

Do feel free to ignore this (stupid long) recounting of events.
I'm plenty used to being ignored so you can't hurt me that way.

Pish posh. I read the entire post. Slowly. Carefully.
If you have to cancel the trip, would you get all, most, some or none of your money back? I you're getting all or most back, it sounds like an easier decision, but... It's sure sounding like you're going to stay on as long as they'll have you, even if that means moving/cancelling the trip.
I guess... job security (for me) wins out over a trip to Disney, disappointing though that would be. You can always re-book another time (although perhaps not for as cheap a price), but you can't always just go back to the job if you walk out.

Whichever way you jump, you've got a whole group of guys over here rooting for you and wishing you the best

 

[docsoliday1]

I'd be right chuff about that possibility.
I've got about a month to figure out a way to save the trip, but it ain't lookin' good at the moment. I go ahead and explain it is a bit here...



Care?
About employees?

<<shudder>>

May pigs sprout wings.

Two years would still be rough depending on you other options. I've got five years before minimum legal retirement and ten before when I should. May have to take some drastic steps.



And you have had your share of trials to be sure.
Thanks for the thoughts.




OK...
Here's the story (rather than just dancing around it).
Do feel free to ignore this (stupid long) recounting of events.
I'm plenty used to being ignored so you can't hurt me that way.


Now I have a tenancy to be a bit scarce around here near the end of each year and into the beginning of the next. That's partly because of the heavy year-end process required by the employer and partly a function of recurring depression (a condition I highly recommend not acquiring if you have any say in the matter). Anyway, this time round the overlords through another spanner into the works by announcing that they will be selling off the remaining in-country manufacturing operations in the near future. That added bit of joy explains partly why I've been missing quite as long as I have (but again, I digress).

Now, I work for the financial reporting group, and I'm pretty certain that the new masters won't be in need of two complete reporting areas. That said, they are exclusively an importer and while they understand warehousing, they've never tried to run any type of manufacturing operation, so they'd be needing to keep at least a few folks until they get a handle on exactly what they'd gotten themselves into (basically, they've got a hold of the tiger and are currently trying to avoid the teeth).

Given that much information, we decide that the best option for now was to wait and see how things shake out and basically continue living life for the time being. That's why we went ahead and scheduled a trip down to WDW when we came across a crazy good deal on the outing (and also considering that I have enough points on my Dis-Visa to basically pay for the whole thing with spending money to spare).

So then the buyout actually occurs and the sentences are handed down. They do decide to keep a few folks that understand the business, but the fact that I basically supply the bulk of their reporting wasn't seen as particularly necessary so at first I was slated to be cut loose immediately. A rather massive outcry from the rest of the department stemmed that foolishness (for the time being and thanks to them for that). However, I was still relegated to the "transition team" and told that they'd like to be shed of me by mid September. If I agree to stay, however, I will get three months severance and can keep all by benefits in the mean time.

Well, if they don't expect to need me into September, then I ought to be able to go ahead and keep my scheduled trip to Da' World the last week of August, right?
I mean when I got let go about twelve years ago the first thing I did was take the trip to WDW that we'd already paid for (and the second thing I did was get hired back by a different area of the same company as they saw it as an incredible waste of resources). Given that precedent, I figured that luck favored staying with the schedule. Well... That probably ain't gonn'a pan out.

First off, the new owners use a different accounting calendar, so where I was in the clear at first, I'm now looking at a direct conflict with the month-end closing dates. Can't be out of the office during those weeks. I called up Dis-Travel and tried to move the resi, but doing so would cost me all of the discounts and raise the price of the trip by nearly two grand. Crap! Plan-B: if they intend to toss me out by September, then certainly they've already figured out how they'll be doing the reporting functions by then and my services won't be needed to close the August books, Right? Wrong... Well, maybe wrong, but no one can say. They'd like to be shed of me by then, but they're not sure they can pull that off and they may need to keep the "Transitions" folks a bit longer.

Being kept on means more pay checks so that's the option that will win out, Unless I find something else between here and there. Problems are, a new employer likely wouldn't offer me any time off in the first year or so (and likely will offer me far less compensation in general), just walking out on them could cost me any possible severance (and any possible unemployment benefits), and in the end, they could actually require my work for closing but still cut me off a week later. There's just no definitive decision, option's or time-line. Al of which means that I'll most likely be staying put and canceling the trip. Of course, the possibility of being able to hang on just a bit longer will override at least some of the disappointment (and it also won't be the wackiest or most misguided decision I've made in relation to this turn of events either).

I honestly don't kniw that it would help or work, but have you told them it's non-refundable? They should either let you go or re-imburse the loss.

Please note I said SHOULD. Not saying they will.

 

[Cinderella's Fella]

I've been declared surplus and been shifted over to death-row along with the other "transitional" folks. We were given a tentative six-months but it could be less or it could be a bit more, but unless something changes, I'm done.

praying

 

[declansdad]

Morning all.

Still making the one vehicle thing work. I called the dealership yesterday afternoon to see what the status of our warranty claim was and they told me they haven't even submitted it yet. They had the vehicle for over 2 weeks and they say they are so busy replacing engines they may not get the claim submitted until next week. Well if you are that busy replacing engines and we need a new engine, shouldn't that tell you something!!

I think I may be forced to use the stupid transit system here for a bit to at least get me most of the way home.

OK...
Here's the story (rather than just dancing around it).
Do feel free to ignore this (stupid long) recounting of events.
I'm plenty used to being ignored so you can't hurt me that way.


Now I have a tenancy to be a bit scarce around here near the end of each year and into the beginning of the next. That's partly because of the heavy year-end process required by the employer and partly a function of recurring depression (a condition I highly recommend not acquiring if you have any say in the matter). Anyway, this time round the overlords through another spanner into the works by announcing that they will be selling off the remaining in-country manufacturing operations in the near future. That added bit of joy explains partly why I've been missing quite as long as I have (but again, I digress).

Now, I work for the financial reporting group, and I'm pretty certain that the new masters won't be in need of two complete reporting areas. That said, they are exclusively an importer and while they understand warehousing, they've never tried to run any type of manufacturing operation, so they'd be needing to keep at least a few folks until they get a handle on exactly what they'd gotten themselves into (basically, they've got a hold of the tiger and are currently trying to avoid the teeth).

Given that much information, we decide that the best option for now was to wait and see how things shake out and basically continue living life for the time being. That's why we went ahead and scheduled a trip down to WDW when we came across a crazy good deal on the outing (and also considering that I have enough points on my Dis-Visa to basically pay for the whole thing with spending money to spare).

So then the buyout actually occurs and the sentences are handed down. They do decide to keep a few folks that understand the business, but the fact that I basically supply the bulk of their reporting wasn't seen as particularly necessary so at first I was slated to be cut loose immediately. A rather massive outcry from the rest of the department stemmed that foolishness (for the time being and thanks to them for that). However, I was still relegated to the "transition team" and told that they'd like to be shed of me by mid September. If I agree to stay, however, I will get three months severance and can keep all by benefits in the mean time.

Well, if they don't expect to need me into September, then I ought to be able to go ahead and keep my scheduled trip to Da' World the last week of August, right?
I mean when I got let go about twelve years ago the first thing I did was take the trip to WDW that we'd already paid for (and the second thing I did was get hired back by a different area of the same company as they saw it as an incredible waste of resources). Given that precedent, I figured that luck favored staying with the schedule. Well... That probably ain't gonn'a pan out.

First off, the new owners use a different accounting calendar, so where I was in the clear at first, I'm now looking at a direct conflict with the month-end closing dates. Can't be out of the office during those weeks. I called up Dis-Travel and tried to move the resi, but doing so would cost me all of the discounts and raise the price of the trip by nearly two grand. Crap! Plan-B: if they intend to toss me out by September, then certainly they've already figured out how they'll be doing the reporting functions by then and my services won't be needed to close the August books, Right? Wrong... Well, maybe wrong, but no one can say. They'd like to be shed of me by then, but they're not sure they can pull that off and they may need to keep the "Transitions" folks a bit longer.

Being kept on means more pay checks so that's the option that will win out, Unless I find something else between here and there. Problems are, a new employer likely wouldn't offer me any time off in the first year or so (and likely will offer me far less compensation in general), just walking out on them could cost me any possible severance (and any possible unemployment benefits), and in the end, they could actually require my work for closing but still cut me off a week later. There's just no definitive decision, option's or time-line. Al of which means that I'll most likely be staying put and canceling the trip. Of course, the possibility of being able to hang on just a bit longer will override at least some of the disappointment (and it also won't be the wackiest or most misguided decision I've made in relation to this turn of events either).

Sorry to hear all that Rob, hope that it all works out soon.

 

[Captain_Oblivious]

They do decide to keep a few folks that understand the business, but the fact that I basically supply the bulk of their reporting wasn't seen as particularly necessary so at first I was slated to be cut loose immediately. A rather massive outcry from the rest of the department stemmed that foolishness (for the time being and thanks to them for that).

Well, that's the good part. Sounds like your co-workers at least understand what you bring to the table and appreciate you.

Well, if they don't expect to need me into September, then I ought to be able to go ahead and keep my scheduled trip to Da' World the last week of August, right?

One would think so...

First off, the new owners use a different accounting calendar, so where I was in the clear at first, I'm now looking at a direct conflict with the month-end closing dates. Can't be out of the office during those weeks. I called up Dis-Travel and tried to move the resi, but doing so would cost me all of the discounts and raise the price of the trip by nearly two grand. Crap! Plan-B: if they intend to toss me out by September, then certainly they've already figured out how they'll be doing the reporting functions by then and my services won't be needed to close the August books, Right? Wrong... Well, maybe wrong, but no one can say.

I'm sure there is a part of you that would love to go anyway and just say, "What are you going to do, fire me?"

Being kept on means more pay checks so that's the option that will win out, Unless I find something else between here and there. Problems are, a new employer likely wouldn't offer me any time off in the first year or so (and likely will offer me far less compensation in general), just walking out on them could cost me any possible severance (and any possible unemployment benefits), and in the end, they could actually require my work for closing but still cut me off a week later.

But yeah, losing that severance and benefits would hurt.

Here's my 2 cents, which is exactly what it's worth. Please disregard as you see fit. Cast your lines in the water to see what other jobs are out there. It's always easier to search for a job while you still have one. Many employers are very understanding when it comes to new hires and previously planned vacations. I'm sure you still have some time before you lose your deposit on the Disney trip. So it doesn't hurt to see what's out there.

If nothing happens right away, it will be painful, but I'd probably cancel the trip. Disney will always be there and ready to take your money the next time you are able to go. It will suck, but you're not missing out on much you haven't seen before.

Whatever happens, don't be afraid of change. You have the intelligence and ability to handle whatever happens. And please let us know if you need help, with whatever.

Still making the one vehicle thing work. I called the dealership yesterday afternoon to see what the status of our warranty claim was and they told me they haven't even submitted it yet. They had the vehicle for over 2 weeks and they say they are so busy replacing engines they may not get the claim submitted until next week. Well if you are that busy replacing engines and we need a new engine, shouldn't that tell you something!!

That's brutal. How hard is it to submit paperwork? It takes 2 weeks to send an email?

 

[declansdad]

[QUOTE="Captain_Oblivious, post: 606696]

That's brutal. How hard is it to submit paperwork? It takes 2 weeks to send an email?
[/QUOTE]

Pretty sure this is the last time we will be dealing with Hyundai.

 

[1911]

They had the vehicle for over 2 weeks and they say they are so busy replacing engines they may not get the claim submitted until next week. Well if you are that busy replacing engines and we need a new engine, shouldn't that tell you something!!

I'm not sure but I think KIA which is built by hyundai had huge engine problems that resulted in a recall perhaps hyundai has the same thing going on.
The engines were knocking loudly and ultimately seizing up. our local dealer had a lot full of cars waiting for engines,something like a 2 month back log. your dealer may just be stacked up with cars waiting for either parts or a tech to get free to do the next one in line.

 

[declansdad]

I'm not sure but I think KIA which is built by hyundai had huge engine problems that resulted in a recall perhaps hyundai has the same thing going on.
The engines were knocking loudly and ultimately seizing up. our local dealer had a lot full of cars waiting for engines,something like a 2 month back log. your dealer may just be stacked up with cars waiting for either parts or a tech to get free to do the next one in line.

Sounds exactly what ours did. Started a loud knocking sound and was gone within a day. I get that they are backed up but they could at least start the warranty claim. Once they get that submitted and approved they will get is a loaner vehicle, so they say.

 

[1911]

try calling Hyundai customer assistance directly and see if they can apply some pressure on the dealer

 

[pkondz]

Morning gents.

I think I may be forced to use the stupid transit system here for a bit to at least get me most of the way home.

Dear, Lord. If your transit system is anything like ours... you're probably better off walking.

 

[GoofyIsAsGoofyDoes]

'Morning all...
May the world treat you at least somewhat fairly.
(That’s quite a lot to ask, I know, but it is worth asking)

Now then, thanks for the positive support.
That’s the kind of thing this group is known for and it’s much appreciated.


That said…

Pish posh. I read the entire post. Slowly. Carefully.

I do believe this does not speak particularly well for you level of certifiable sanity (but that’s also not particularly surprising, now is it?)

I guess... job security (for me) wins out over a trip to Disney, disappointing though that would be.

Job security will win out.
That’s a given.

When I reread that mess, It did sound like I really lamenting a vacation over a profession, but that was mostly to include a good Disney spin to the yarn (we’re all Disney nuts, or we wouldn’t be here). I’m much more concerned about the future viability of my family; loss of the trip is a minor inconvenience.

I honestly don't kniw that it would help or work, but have you told them it's non-refundable? They should either let you go or re-imburse the loss.


Please note I said SHOULD. Not saying they will.

The upside for me is that I can cancel the whole thing without losing out on any cash. I’ve got another five weeks to either pay the balance or cancel it outright, so I’m going to watch how things develop for a bit longer.

As for what they should do…
I know them fairly well enough after 38 years working here to be confident in the knowledge that they’ll make no move toward anything that might cost them a coin or two. Just as well I don’t worry them on the subject.

I'm sure there is a part of you that would love to go anyway and just say, "What are you going to do, fire me?"

A rather large part, to be sure.
But then there's the slightly larger part of me that knows it would be like cussing the hangman just as he’s pulling the lever… pointless and insignificant.

Whatever happens, don't be afraid of change. You have the intelligence and ability to handle whatever happens. And please let us know if you need help, with whatever.

Well, change will be happening whether it’s feared or not. That much is certain.
I’m looking into options, but it’s not looking like there are many “good” ones.
Not yet at least.

Who knew all those years ago that once you started getting a paycheck it was tantamount to having a pusher give you’re your first hit of Crack… You foolishly take on responsibilities, acquire obligations, gather in other lives that then count on you, and before you know it, you’re addicted. And then the addiction overrides everything else.

Well if you are that busy replacing engines and we need a new engine, shouldn't that tell you something!!

It should be telling everyone something about that particular engine.
That much is certain.

Pretty sure this is the last time we will be dealing with Hyundai.

And I believe I won’t be intentionally dealing with them any time in the future either.

 

[declansdad]

Morning gents.

Dear, Lord. If your transit system is anything like ours... you're probably better off walking.

I remember looking at your transit schedule when I was out there for Canada Games, not sure how anyone figures it out.

 

[budamacdvcr]

Top O the Morning and happy Friday Eve gents! Got several messes around here with work situations, vehicle and such and as always great to see the guys around here all support one another. Hope everyone is able to keep a smile and fight through the challenges - cheers guys!

I'd be right chuff about that possibility.
I've got about a month to figure out a way to save the trip, but it ain't lookin' good at the moment. I go ahead and explain it is a bit here...



Care?
About employees?

<<shudder>>

May pigs sprout wings.

Two years would still be rough depending on you other options. I've got five years before minimum legal retirement and ten before when I should. May have to take some drastic steps.



And you have had your share of trials to be sure.
Thanks for the thoughts.




OK...
Here's the story (rather than just dancing around it).
Do feel free to ignore this (stupid long) recounting of events.
I'm plenty used to being ignored so you can't hurt me that way.


Now I have a tenancy to be a bit scarce around here near the end of each year and into the beginning of the next. That's partly because of the heavy year-end process required by the employer and partly a function of recurring depression (a condition I highly recommend not acquiring if you have any say in the matter). Anyway, this time round the overlords through another spanner into the works by announcing that they will be selling off the remaining in-country manufacturing operations in the near future. That added bit of joy explains partly why I've been missing quite as long as I have (but again, I digress).

Now, I work for the financial reporting group, and I'm pretty certain that the new masters won't be in need of two complete reporting areas. That said, they are exclusively an importer and while they understand warehousing, they've never tried to run any type of manufacturing operation, so they'd be needing to keep at least a few folks until they get a handle on exactly what they'd gotten themselves into (basically, they've got a hold of the tiger and are currently trying to avoid the teeth).

Given that much information, we decide that the best option for now was to wait and see how things shake out and basically continue living life for the time being. That's why we went ahead and scheduled a trip down to WDW when we came across a crazy good deal on the outing (and also considering that I have enough points on my Dis-Visa to basically pay for the whole thing with spending money to spare).

So then the buyout actually occurs and the sentences are handed down. They do decide to keep a few folks that understand the business, but the fact that I basically supply the bulk of their reporting wasn't seen as particularly necessary so at first I was slated to be cut loose immediately. A rather massive outcry from the rest of the department stemmed that foolishness (for the time being and thanks to them for that). However, I was still relegated to the "transition team" and told that they'd like to be shed of me by mid September. If I agree to stay, however, I will get three months severance and can keep all by benefits in the mean time.

Well, if they don't expect to need me into September, then I ought to be able to go ahead and keep my scheduled trip to Da' World the last week of August, right?
I mean when I got let go about twelve years ago the first thing I did was take the trip to WDW that we'd already paid for (and the second thing I did was get hired back by a different area of the same company as they saw it as an incredible waste of resources). Given that precedent, I figured that luck favored staying with the schedule. Well... That probably ain't gonn'a pan out.

First off, the new owners use a different accounting calendar, so where I was in the clear at first, I'm now looking at a direct conflict with the month-end closing dates. Can't be out of the office during those weeks. I called up Dis-Travel and tried to move the resi, but doing so would cost me all of the discounts and raise the price of the trip by nearly two grand. Crap! Plan-B: if they intend to toss me out by September, then certainly they've already figured out how they'll be doing the reporting functions by then and my services won't be needed to close the August books, Right? Wrong... Well, maybe wrong, but no one can say. They'd like to be shed of me by then, but they're not sure they can pull that off and they may need to keep the "Transitions" folks a bit longer.

Being kept on means more pay checks so that's the option that will win out, Unless I find something else between here and there. Problems are, a new employer likely wouldn't offer me any time off in the first year or so (and likely will offer me far less compensation in general), just walking out on them could cost me any possible severance (and any possible unemployment benefits), and in the end, they could actually require my work for closing but still cut me off a week later. There's just no definitive decision, option's or time-line. Al of which means that I'll most likely be staying put and canceling the trip. Of course, the possibility of being able to hang on just a bit longer will override at least some of the disappointment (and it also won't be the wackiest or most misguided decision I've made in relation to this turn of events either).

Again, sorry about all that you are dealing with. We are always here for ya Rob, don;t ever think any different. You digress and whatever else you are comfortable with around here, we're listening and there for you.

Morning all.

Still making the one vehicle thing work. I called the dealership yesterday afternoon to see what the status of our warranty claim was and they told me they haven't even submitted it yet. They had the vehicle for over 2 weeks and they say they are so busy replacing engines they may not get the claim submitted until next week. Well if you are that busy replacing engines and we need a new engine, shouldn't that tell you something!!

I think I may be forced to use the stupid transit system here for a bit to at least get me most of the way home.








Sorry to hear all that Rob, hope that it all works out soon.

Sorry about the vehicle situation. Seems like places just aren't concerned about customer service levels anymore.

 

[pkondz]

I do believe this does not speak particularly well for you level of certifiable sanity (but that’s also not particularly surprising, now is it?)

Hey!

Well... Yeah.

When I reread that mess, It did sound like I really lamenting a vacation over a profession, but that was mostly to include a good Disney spin to the yarn (we’re all Disney nuts, or we wouldn’t be here). I’m much more concerned about the future viability of my family; loss of the trip is a minor inconvenience.

But it still sucks. Don't feel like you have to minimize. It's something you look forward to. Have that taken away and it's not a fun thing.

I remember looking at your transit schedule when I was out there for Canada Games, not sure how anyone figures it out.

That's why everyone drives. It's not that big a city, but... there's no way to efficiently get around it except by driving.

 

[Cinderella's Fella]

Do you think the change will kill the DIS?

 

[AirGoofy]

I'd be right chuff about that possibility.
I've got about a month to figure out a way to save the trip, but it ain't lookin' good at the moment. I go ahead and explain it is a bit here...



Care?
About employees?

<<shudder>>

May pigs sprout wings.

Two years would still be rough depending on you other options. I've got five years before minimum legal retirement and ten before when I should. May have to take some drastic steps.



And you have had your share of trials to be sure.
Thanks for the thoughts.




OK...
Here's the story (rather than just dancing around it).
Do feel free to ignore this (stupid long) recounting of events.
I'm plenty used to being ignored so you can't hurt me that way.


Now I have a tenancy to be a bit scarce around here near the end of each year and into the beginning of the next. That's partly because of the heavy year-end process required by the employer and partly a function of recurring depression (a condition I highly recommend not acquiring if you have any say in the matter). Anyway, this time round the overlords through another spanner into the works by announcing that they will be selling off the remaining in-country manufacturing operations in the near future. That added bit of joy explains partly why I've been missing quite as long as I have (but again, I digress).

Now, I work for the financial reporting group, and I'm pretty certain that the new masters won't be in need of two complete reporting areas. That said, they are exclusively an importer and while they understand warehousing, they've never tried to run any type of manufacturing operation, so they'd be needing to keep at least a few folks until they get a handle on exactly what they'd gotten themselves into (basically, they've got a hold of the tiger and are currently trying to avoid the teeth).

Given that much information, we decide that the best option for now was to wait and see how things shake out and basically continue living life for the time being. That's why we went ahead and scheduled a trip down to WDW when we came across a crazy good deal on the outing (and also considering that I have enough points on my Dis-Visa to basically pay for the whole thing with spending money to spare).

So then the buyout actually occurs and the sentences are handed down. They do decide to keep a few folks that understand the business, but the fact that I basically supply the bulk of their reporting wasn't seen as particularly necessary so at first I was slated to be cut loose immediately. A rather massive outcry from the rest of the department stemmed that foolishness (for the time being and thanks to them for that). However, I was still relegated to the "transition team" and told that they'd like to be shed of me by mid September. If I agree to stay, however, I will get three months severance and can keep all by benefits in the mean time.

Well, if they don't expect to need me into September, then I ought to be able to go ahead and keep my scheduled trip to Da' World the last week of August, right?
I mean when I got let go about twelve years ago the first thing I did was take the trip to WDW that we'd already paid for (and the second thing I did was get hired back by a different area of the same company as they saw it as an incredible waste of resources). Given that precedent, I figured that luck favored staying with the schedule. Well... That probably ain't gonn'a pan out.

First off, the new owners use a different accounting calendar, so where I was in the clear at first, I'm now looking at a direct conflict with the month-end closing dates. Can't be out of the office during those weeks. I called up Dis-Travel and tried to move the resi, but doing so would cost me all of the discounts and raise the price of the trip by nearly two grand. Crap! Plan-B: if they intend to toss me out by September, then certainly they've already figured out how they'll be doing the reporting functions by then and my services won't be needed to close the August books, Right? Wrong... Well, maybe wrong, but no one can say. They'd like to be shed of me by then, but they're not sure they can pull that off and they may need to keep the "Transitions" folks a bit longer.

Being kept on means more pay checks so that's the option that will win out, Unless I find something else between here and there. Problems are, a new employer likely wouldn't offer me any time off in the first year or so (and likely will offer me far less compensation in general), just walking out on them could cost me any possible severance (and any possible unemployment benefits), and in the end, they could actually require my work for closing but still cut me off a week later. There's just no definitive decision, option's or time-line. Al of which means that I'll most likely be staying put and canceling the trip. Of course, the possibility of being able to hang on just a bit longer will override at least some of the disappointment (and it also won't be the wackiest or most misguided decision I've made in relation to this turn of events either).

Far more eloquently posted than I could do, but I get it because I am right there with you. I wish Icould give you any advice, but l'm so mired in this excrement that I cannot. Ultimately, I know things willwork out, but am in that justice mode right now. Anyone have a spare gauntlet and 6 infinity stones I could borrow?

I needed these last 2 years and then could retire with 27 years of service. So, this layoff also means I could lose my retirement.

If I stay thru layoff, then I lose 6 weeks of sick leave, draw unemployment, no severance, and hope to find a job somewhere else in the "system" to work the remaining 2 years. Hopefully, there are employers who want fat old guys who plan to leave soon.

If I call in sick every day in June, then I could use up 4 weeks of sick time, but if we somehow survive, then I sure have pissed off a lot of folks covering for me.

Morning all.

Still making the one vehicle thing work. I called the dealership yesterday afternoon to see what the status of our warranty claim was and they told me they haven't even submitted it yet. They had the vehicle for over 2 weeks and they say they are so busy replacing engines they may not get the claim submitted until next week. Well if you are that busy replacing engines and we need a new engine, shouldn't that tell you something!!

I think I may be forced to use the stupid transit system here for a bit to at least get me most of the way home.








Sorry to hear all that Rob, hope that it all works out soon.

I've owned several vehicles over the years anand different brands. I'm going to remain with Toyota from now on. I've had the least amount of maintenance costs with them.

Do you think the change will kill the DIS?

It's rough this time. I'll adjust, but version 1was still way better.

 

[declansdad]

Happy Friday All.

Should be a quiet day here, not much pressing today.

Hope you all have a good one.

Do you think the change will kill the DIS?

No I think people will adjust just like last time.

 

[pkondz]

Morning, folks.

Do you think the change will kill the DIS?

Nope. Not even close. Lots of people like the change, actually.

I needed these last 2 years and then could retire with 27 years of service. So, this layoff also means I could lose my retirement.

If I stay thru layoff, then I lose 6 weeks of sick leave, draw unemployment, no severance, and hope to find a job somewhere else in the "system" to work the remaining 2 years. Hopefully, there are employers who want fat old guys who plan to leave soon.

If I call in sick every day in June, then I could use up 4 weeks of sick time, but if we somehow survive, then I sure have pissed off a lot of folks covering for me.

27 years and out the door. Wow. And businesses demand loyalty. Ha!
How likely is this? Still in the wait and see department? Or... ?

 

[docsoliday1]

Hey!

Well... Yeah.

But it still sucks. Don't feel like you have to minimize. It's something you look forward to. Have that taken away and it's not a fun thing.

That's why everyone drives. It's not that big a city, but... there's no way to efficiently get around it except by driving.

Agreed...no need to minimize...we love Disney...part of why we're all here. Having to choose between eating and Disney...well, yeah, the former wins out, but that doesn't change the sadness of missing out on the latter.

Note to self...when I visit pkondz, avoid public transportation. Got it!

 

[docsoliday1]

Happy Friday All.

Should be a quiet day here, not much pressing today.

Hope you all have a good one.





No I think people will adjust just like last time.

In general, I don't like many of the changes, but one real big positive...
I can attach pictures from my phone without having to edit them down or text them to myself to fit the size limitation.