scott_vt
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Good Mornin Guys,
Yesterday was a pretty traumatic day !
BTW is anyone looking for a layed off "displaced" toolmaker/modelmaker 56 years young with 35 years experience ???
For the past 19 years I have worked for Pitney Bowes,I have had a chance to do some very interesting work for them, unfortunately my services are no longer needed as of yesterday ! Im including a link to an article so you might be better able to understand whats going on with the company.
I might add that in no way am I bitter over what happened, its just the way it is these days ! I received a very equitable severance package that pays me until next summer and at that time I am elgible to collect unemployment and also my pension. Unfortunately the pension isnt great and I would need to supplement it with some other income.
In my entire working carreer I have never been layed off, quite the opposite, I have been gainfully employed ! I have alot of different thoughts and emotions running around in my head, not really knowing what to do next ! Kathleen feels that I should just try and find some part time work and call it a day. I just dont know if Im ready for that yet !
My oldest boy who majored in computer science in college wants to create a web site so that I can sell my wood working talents on line. Im not sure how that would work !
My other son who majored in Fire Science and is a paid firefighter wants me to get my EMT certification and then work part time.
Anyways it sure feels different, Ive never had this happen, I think I can relate to some one like Dougster a little bit now !
Anyways I think Ill have lunch now and then maybe Ill rake somemore leaves this afternoon.
In conclusion it certainly is sad to see our countries work be subcontracted overseas " China " !
Pitney Bowes to Cut 1,500 Jobs: Associated Press Business News: PBI - MSN Money
Have a good day !
Yesterday was a pretty traumatic day !
BTW is anyone looking for a layed off "displaced" toolmaker/modelmaker 56 years young with 35 years experience ???
I might add that in no way am I bitter over what happened, its just the way it is these days ! I received a very equitable severance package that pays me until next summer and at that time I am elgible to collect unemployment and also my pension. Unfortunately the pension isnt great and I would need to supplement it with some other income.
In my entire working carreer I have never been layed off, quite the opposite, I have been gainfully employed ! I have alot of different thoughts and emotions running around in my head, not really knowing what to do next ! Kathleen feels that I should just try and find some part time work and call it a day. I just dont know if Im ready for that yet !
My oldest boy who majored in computer science in college wants to create a web site so that I can sell my wood working talents on line. Im not sure how that would work !
Anyways it sure feels different, Ive never had this happen, I think I can relate to some one like Dougster a little bit now !
Anyways I think Ill have lunch now and then maybe Ill rake somemore leaves this afternoon.
In conclusion it certainly is sad to see our countries work be subcontracted overseas " China " !
Pitney Bowes to Cut 1,500 Jobs: Associated Press Business News: PBI - MSN Money
Have a good day !
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