Boom 23, Night Owls 3 month group
09-10-2019, 07:05 AM
#921
Super Member
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Mn
Posts: 6,573
For those of you fellow long time boomers who know the saga and non stop worry about the company closing down where I worked and hubby still does. It is finally coming to an end. Today their was a company meeting and they will officially be shutting down next June. We have planned for hubby to retire at 62, he will only be 6 months short of that goal. We had a meeting with our financial planner a few months ago and she assured us financially we will be ok. Unfortunately he will not get the good buy out package I received but he is relieved to have a date and to know what is going on. He is more worried about the people who work for him that are all much younger.
09-10-2019, 07:47 AM
#922
Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: SW Michigan
Posts: 487
Terriamn - so sorry to hear this news, but knowing a date is so much easier than being in limbo. In the 90s I worked at an S&L which was taken over by the Federal Government. We were a six branch S&L and it took over two years to close us. While having that extra time was nice, sometimes you just need to know when. I was also "fortunate" enough to be at two other places which closed with no notice. Not fun at the time, but each time I fell into a better situation. I hope you and your husband see more positives from this situation than negatives.
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09-10-2019, 09:28 AM
#923
Super Member
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: NC
Posts: 3,773
Terri, bummer,but at least y'all have planned ahead. I've always heard that when God closes one door, He opens a better one for you. I admire your DH for being concerned for his younger employees. He's got his heart in the right place. The younger ones will find it easier getting new jobs than the older ones. Not right, but that's just how it is. At least you know what and how to plan for things now.
I, too, have been "fortunate" enough to have a couple of places close on me where I was working without notice in my lifetime. Gotta' tell you this funny (now) - DH and I went to the bank with our paychecks. I worked in one department, he worked in another in a separate building. The teller shot my check back out and told me "no funds in this account". Buddy layed eggs! He thought that was totally hilarious! Two weeks later, the teller shot his check back out with the same reply. He saw no humor in it at all. Needless to say, it was my egg laying time! It took us over a year to finally get all the funds the company owed us and all the other employees. So, yep, I do understand the "need to know". It sure makes life easier that way. Hang in there, things will work out.
I, too, have been "fortunate" enough to have a couple of places close on me where I was working without notice in my lifetime. Gotta' tell you this funny (now) - DH and I went to the bank with our paychecks. I worked in one department, he worked in another in a separate building. The teller shot my check back out and told me "no funds in this account". Buddy layed eggs! He thought that was totally hilarious! Two weeks later, the teller shot his check back out with the same reply. He saw no humor in it at all. Needless to say, it was my egg laying time! It took us over a year to finally get all the funds the company owed us and all the other employees. So, yep, I do understand the "need to know". It sure makes life easier that way. Hang in there, things will work out.
09-10-2019, 10:17 AM
#924
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Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Mississippi
Posts: 26,171
The question is: Are you ready for hubby to be retired? He's going to be in your space 24/7, LOL. Does he have a hobby? I hear quilting is relaxing...
09-10-2019, 01:15 PM
#925
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Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: WNC
Posts: 9,153
Terriamn, I'm sorry to hear this news but it's serendipity that DH will be very close to his anticipated retirement date. He's good-hearted to be concerned about his younger co-workers.
IrishMom, I'm never fond of dental visits but I do have a very good dentist and the hygienist is kind and a real peach and makes me laugh. I'm almost guaranteed to enjoy the visit. Few can say that.
For those of you fellow long time boomers who know the saga and non stop worry about the company closing down where I worked and hubby still does. It is finally coming to an end. Today their was a company meeting and they will officially be shutting down next June. We have planned for hubby to retire at 62, he will only be 6 months short of that goal. We had a meeting with our financial planner a few months ago and she assured us financially we will be ok. Unfortunately he will not get the good buy out package I received but he is relieved to have a date and to know what is going on. He is more worried about the people who work for him that are all much younger.
And so nice to see my new block -- I just came back from the dentist for a filling. I am such a baby -- the hygienist said she thinks I am the most nervous patient she has seen. (and she was soooo nice to me, she didn't mean it meanly) I had the nitrous gas but was still reacting to them... and then it took a while for it to leave my system. I think they thought I would never leave their office. Uggh! I hate being a problem!
09-10-2019, 04:28 PM
#928
Super Member
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: NC
Posts: 3,773
09-10-2019, 05:02 PM
#929
Super Member
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Mn
Posts: 6,573
Beautiful blocks everyone.
Sewbiz to be truthful I have enjoyed my time alone the last few years and we will need to set up new ground rules. On the plus side we can start traveling sooner then expected.
He brews beer, loves to cook, barbecue and smoke meat. He also loves to read and wants to do some volunteer work.
Sewbiz to be truthful I have enjoyed my time alone the last few years and we will need to set up new ground rules. On the plus side we can start traveling sooner then expected.
He brews beer, loves to cook, barbecue and smoke meat. He also loves to read and wants to do some volunteer work.
09-10-2019, 06:24 PM
#930
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Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Mississippi
Posts: 26,171
Beautiful blocks everyone.
Sewbiz to be truthful I have enjoyed my time alone the last few years and we will need to set up new ground rules. On the plus side we can start traveling sooner then expected.
He brews beer, loves to cook, barbecue and smoke meat. He also loves to read and wants to do some volunteer work.
Sewbiz to be truthful I have enjoyed my time alone the last few years and we will need to set up new ground rules. On the plus side we can start traveling sooner then expected.
He brews beer, loves to cook, barbecue and smoke meat. He also loves to read and wants to do some volunteer work.
PamelaOry, beautiful blocks. Libster's fabric looks great in that pattern you used.
I made a couple of blocks for myself tonight. First sewing I've felt like doing in a while... (the dreaded sinus infection is still plaguing me.)
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I want to apologize to everyone for my choice of this fabric. It's a booger to match colors to! I found it very challenging. Weird greens, weird teals, etc. Sorry!
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