Job vibes again for DH (janobonano)

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    Job vibes again for DH (janobonano)

    Things are still shaky regarding DH's job. They were told a couple of months ago that they may be closing the plant he works at. There are big meetings scheduled for Thursday and next Tuesday. He's not sure what, if anything will happen yet, but I'm getting worried! They might open the contract and cut jobs and benefits (although he's been there for 8 years, DH is now 20-something from the bottom of the list of over 200 employees because of a few rounds of layoffs) or they may shut down the plant entirely and move it elsewhere. Or, and this is my extreme wishful thinking, they'll shut down another plant and move the jobs to where DH works, which is the most efficient plant in the company. This has been suggested at meetings before, but the company said that that wasn't even an option - apparently because of taxes and other politics, WI isn't the most business-friendly state.

    Like the rest of the world, there aren't very many good-paying jobs around here. Currently DH makes decent money and has good benefits, even though he has no college education. Although it's stressful, I am thankful to be a stay-at-home mom, and I really don't want to go back full time. That is, if I can even find a job. We've talked about moving quite a bit, but it all depends on what happens with his job.

    I would appreciate any vibes you could spare. Thank you!

     

    • Gold Top Dog

    Absolutely!  Keeping you high on the list of people who need vibes.

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    Good vibes coming your way !

     

    Deb W.

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    I'll keep you all in my thoughts and prayers that this works out in the best way possible. I know how scary times like this can be and the waiting is so hard. I hope you hear something positive really soon.

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    • Gold Top Dog

     Our very best positive vibes coming your way Jano!

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    Absolutely....good vibes coming your way.  Keep the faith.

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    Good job vibes coming your way ... hoping for some really positive news.

    Joyce

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     Thank you thank you everybuddy!

    If he does lose his job, I guess we'll have to take it as a sign that we finally need to get out of this town. Which I am open to, I just dread having to clean up this house and sell it.

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     Good job vibes headed your way (and a few extra for the stay at home mommy status, too). 

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    Good vibes heading to WI from TX. 

    • Gold Top Dog

    definitely good vibes for you guys!

     

    • Gold Top Dog

    Jan - I know how scary this is.  Good thoughts and vibes heading out to you!

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    Thanks so much everyone. So far so good. Milwaukee had their meeting yesterday and the news leaked. The company will propose their plan (cutbacks, layoffs, "casual workforce", etc.) to the union on Tuesday. I guess if they vote that in, the plant will remain open. But if they vote it down, the plant will remain open for about a year and a half while they build a new one and move everything. If there are cutbacks, then DH will most likely lose his job since he's so low in seniority now. So I dunno... it's still a wait and see game.

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    Jan, I just saw this thread.  We are sending good thoughts your way.

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    I got it a little mixed up. I guess the changes to the contract that are being discussed are for when their current contract is up in 2012. So still safe for a while, unless they do another layoff. DH says that if he is able to stay until the plant closes (if it does) then he will get a decent severance package. If he is laid off before then, it's just unemployment.