DANG ECONOMY!!! - Page 2

Scott@Bjorn3D · 03-09-2009, 01:18 PM

I feel bad for all losing their jobs during this tough time. Keep us informed and my thoughts are with you and your family on hearing good news soon.

Angrybird 12 · 03-09-2009, 02:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MisterCamaro69

32 years seniority should be safe...Shouldn't it?

I asked that question, seniority means nothing... they are going by "Business Need" In other words If management determines your job is no longer needed then you get the business end of the shaft...

*CamaroSpike23* · 03-09-2009, 03:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skyman 08

I asked that question, seniority means nothing... they are going by "Business Need" In other words If management determines your job is no longer needed then you get the business end of the shaft...

damn man. times like this im glad im in the military. I cant believe they arent taking any seniority in to account on this.

camaro5 · 03-09-2009, 03:54 PM

I just took a 40% cut in income.

This sh!t sucks.

I'm not buying anything except basic essentials.

*Camaro_Corvette* · 03-09-2009, 04:07 PM

That sucks man. Good luck, maybe you will make the cut.

Ject · 03-09-2009, 04:14 PM

Aircraft Plant that I work at (Bombardier Aerospace) cut about 300 people here locally... and are looking to cut 100-150 more... Im in the IT Department and we are already understaffed so i think I'm pretty safe luckily.

Here Locally (Wichita Kansas) the Aircraft Plants are a big deal, like Detroit is to cars... Wichita is to planes.

CatiaJockey · 03-09-2009, 07:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skyman 08

Just talked to a guy that is in my department that his group already met with the department head... Our department will be effected, probably around 6 people out of 120...
Anybody need a electrical engineering technician?

Do you know electrical controls, are you willing to re-locate, and can you run Autocad or Catia? Shoot me a PM!

Scott@Bjorn3D · 03-09-2009, 07:38 PM

I PM'D to see if he still has his job and he has not replied as of yet.

Rodrunner · 03-09-2009, 08:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by camaro5

I just took a 40% cut in income.
This sh!t sucks.
I'm not buying anything except basic essentials.

Good God man, a 40% cut? Well, I suppose it's better than layed off, huh?
On the slightly brighter side, Carl got 3rd. My man Jeff beat him out for second!

So, Skyman, you didn't find out in the 2:30 meeting today if you're one of the unlucky few?

25thanniversary · 03-09-2009, 08:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skyman 08

Well it was just announced today my company is giving everyone a 5% pay cut across the board. They also announced a Layoff of 200 to 300 non operations people.
This would include anyone in Engineering which I am part of. The Layoffs will occur sometime in the next 4 to 6 weeks. the Paycuts start March 30th.

Since my wife has not been working because of health reasons, and now I am getting a paycut and possible layoff I have to start considering canceling my Camaro order.

sorry to hear that, thing's hopefully will get better

camaro5 · 03-10-2009, 12:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rodrunner

Good God man, a 40% cut? Well, I suppose it's better than layed off, huh?

On the slightly brighter side, Carl got 3rd. My man Jeff beat him out for second!

You betcha!. I was layed-off, and then "negotiated" the salary cut instead to maintain healthcare coverage.

Ahh, NASCAR!

I knew Jeff would run good this year, he'll win 1-3 races.

Mark Martin (polesitter) had rr tire blow - man this great guy is so jinxed...

Carl pulls out third, with a crappy handling car.

And, Kurt Busch is OK, and I like Pat Tryson, his crewchief.

Pat used to be Mark Martin's crew chief.

Angrybird 12 · 03-10-2009, 08:03 AM

25thanniversary;329501,That was uncalled for. Not turning this into a political discussion so please delete your post

Angrybird 12 · 03-10-2009, 08:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CatiaJockey

Do you know electrical controls, are you willing to re-locate, and can you run Autocad or Catia? Shoot me a PM!

I do all aspects of electrical, although I am not an Engineer I do the drafting and some engineering of electrical and instrumentation and work with DCS and PLC systems.
We use Microstation here and I have seen autocad but have not worked with it.
Depending on the location and if I could sell my house I may be willing to relocate.
It is hard to start all over at 55 years old though...
PM me with more details and I will give you my number.

Angrybird 12 · 03-10-2009, 11:30 AM

Update. Well I have gone over my finances, Since My wife is not working now and with taking a 5% cut I am going to have to go by the dealership when I get off work today and cancel my order. Things are just too uncertain right now. Even though my company employs 10,000 worldwide and they are only doing a 200-300 cut, it sounds small when in reality with the exceptions of no production or maintenance people will be effected that only leaves engineering and staff.. which are not that many..(I estimate no more than 1500) so we are high on the list to get cut.
The decision on the cuts will happen sometime in the next 6 weeks, and they said that this situation is expected to continue through 2011... which means this may not be the last pay or job cuts we may see. So even if I can make it through this cut. I will still have to be wary until the turnaround occurs...

This is the second Camaro dream I have had to lose... I hope the opportunity comes along again some day. but I am not getting any younger...

03-09-2009, 03:54 PM	#18
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03-09-2009, 04:07 PM	#19
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03-09-2009, 04:14 PM	#20
Ject aka Patrick Drives: '10 Camaro 2SS '04 Silverado Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Derby Kansas Posts: 3,072	Aircraft Plant that I work at (Bombardier Aerospace) cut about 300 people here locally... and are looking to cut 100-150 more... Im in the IT Department and we are already understaffed so i think I'm pretty safe luckily. Here Locally (Wichita Kansas) the Aircraft Plants are a big deal, like Detroit is to cars... Wichita is to planes. __________________ Current Modifications: Your average Bolt-ons & Suspension Upgrades GForce Engineering: 9" Rear End, Strange Pro Iron Case w/Moser Nodular 3.70:1 Detroit locker, 3.5" Solid Drive Shaft

03-10-2009, 08:03 AM	#26
Angrybird 12 7 year Cancer Survivor! Drives: 17 Cruze RS, 07 G6 GT, 99 Astro Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 21,546	25thanniversary;329501,That was uncalled for. Not turning this into a political discussion so please delete your post __________________ Cancer's a bitch! Enjoy life while you can! LIVE, LOVE, DRIVE... The Bird is the word!

03-10-2009, 11:30 AM	#28
Angrybird 12 7 year Cancer Survivor! Drives: 17 Cruze RS, 07 G6 GT, 99 Astro Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 21,546	Update. Well I have gone over my finances, Since My wife is not working now and with taking a 5% cut I am going to have to go by the dealership when I get off work today and cancel my order. Things are just too uncertain right now. Even though my company employs 10,000 worldwide and they are only doing a 200-300 cut, it sounds small when in reality with the exceptions of no production or maintenance people will be effected that only leaves engineering and staff.. which are not that many..(I estimate no more than 1500) so we are high on the list to get cut. The decision on the cuts will happen sometime in the next 6 weeks, and they said that this situation is expected to continue through 2011... which means this may not be the last pay or job cuts we may see. So even if I can make it through this cut. I will still have to be wary until the turnaround occurs... This is the second Camaro dream I have had to lose... I hope the opportunity comes along again some day. but I am not getting any younger... __________________ Cancer's a bitch! Enjoy life while you can! LIVE, LOVE, DRIVE... The Bird is the word!

03-09-2009, 01:18 PM	#15
Scott@Bjorn3D Drives: Kami, 2013 2SS LS3 Luvin Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Eufaula, Alabama Posts: 6,427	I feel bad for all losing their jobs during this tough time. Keep us informed and my thoughts are with you and your family on hearing good news soon.

03-09-2009, 07:38 PM	#22
Scott@Bjorn3D Drives: Kami, 2013 2SS LS3 Luvin Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Eufaula, Alabama Posts: 6,427	I PM'D to see if he still has his job and he has not replied as of yet.

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