My furlough just became permanent
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uwmcscott
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Great to hear from you here again JB and congrats on the new gig. Having been through that ringer myself last year I understand the frustrations, but looks like it all worked out best in the end for you. Nice running into you over on FB too the other day!
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PoodlesAgain
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Allright!
(in the voice and gesture of Freddie Mercury)
(in the voice and gesture of Freddie Mercury)
The other farm cats didn’t super love him but the chickens thought he was alright so he became a chicken.
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sabasgr68
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Great news, @JeffBeck ! I was actually thinking about you these days, wondering how things were with you. I´m glad things are straightening out somehow.
Take care!
Take care!
I´m the guy from Venezuela (Not Communist/Socialist) - Catholic - Husband - Father
Looking for online/remote job - Income on the internet
Always grateful to the AGF community and friends
AGF refugee - Banned by MOMO
Looking for online/remote job - Income on the internet
Always grateful to the AGF community and friends
AGF refugee - Banned by MOMO
Agreed. Facebook, for all it's drawbacks, can be pretty cool.
Hardest thing thus far is remembering what day of the week it is. I just haven't really cared about that in quite some time. I always knew when it was Saturday and Sunday because my wife was home, too. After that it would get fuzzy until Saturday rolled around again.
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PoodlesAgain
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We can remind you Monday morning?
The other farm cats didn’t super love him but the chickens thought he was alright so he became a chicken.
I was laid off a month ago as well. I was working 6.5 hours away from home and would drive home most weekends for a day, then drive back. So in a way it’s a blessing. I was working at a faculty that builds parts and pieces for the military. Management walks up to you with security and escorts you out of the building, making you leave all your personal belongings behind without any notice. Happened to 120 people that day. Not the most personable company to work for.
I am 63 and not the most employable in my field by some and others look at me as the more experienced than the younger generation. Put my guitar builds and upgrades on hold for the moment. Don’t think the wife would appreciate me spending money on a neck that fits my P90 build strat body at the moment. Will see what the future holds. I need to work a few more years before I retire. Good luck to all here who have experienced present job loss.
I am 63 and not the most employable in my field by some and others look at me as the more experienced than the younger generation. Put my guitar builds and upgrades on hold for the moment. Don’t think the wife would appreciate me spending money on a neck that fits my P90 build strat body at the moment. Will see what the future holds. I need to work a few more years before I retire. Good luck to all here who have experienced present job loss.
Damn, man. I hate to hear that for you. I'll definitely send you whatever Western KY mojo I have left. Fair warning, though...it seems to have about a year delay attached to it. Your commute would have absolutely driven me insane. I hope you find something a lot more local for you - that's way too much of your life wasted behind the wheel.SamIV wrote: ↑Sun Jun 20, 2021 9:49 am I was laid off a month ago as well. I was working 6.5 hours away from home and would drive home most weekends for a day, then drive back. So in a way it’s a blessing. I was working at a faculty that builds parts and pieces for the military. Management walks up to you with security and escorts you out of the building, making you leave all your personal belongings behind without any notice. Happened to 120 people that day. Not the most personable company to work for.
I am 63 and not the most employable in my field by some and others look at me as the more experienced than the younger generation. Put my guitar builds and upgrades on hold for the moment. Don’t think the wife would appreciate me spending money on a neck that fits my P90 build strat body at the moment. Will see what the future holds. I need to work a few more years before I retire. Good luck to all here who have experienced present job loss.
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tonebender
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I am glad things are looking up for you JB. I wish you much success.
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BatUtilityBelt
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@SamIV Sorry to hear it! I got walked out the same way after 13 years as a Principal Architect - in my case it was international company politics, before COVID attrition existed, but I am sure it felt the same. At the time I was only marginally thinking about when I might retire, but that decision was pretty well made for me because starting over at another company just didn't sound awesome and some other unexpected changes came shortly after. I don't know if you're in the same mindset. If you want to get back in there at another company though, more MOJO to you.
Thanks all. And yes I am just not ready to retire yet. Tried that a few years ago, and it was not for me yet. I am going to get something local hopefully. I am a NACE certified coating inspector, Certified Welding Inspector, and have certs in several Non-Destructive Testing Inspection methods as well. Problem is after covid and with this presidency, military, oilfield, chemical plant and refinery worked has slowed. Salaries have dropped as well. Military contracts have come to a halt. Local work is tight, so I just might have to take on different work. I will find something.
Will be sending Coonass mojo your way as well, and hopefully you will get something more permanent.JeffBeck wrote: ↑Sun Jun 20, 2021 10:27 amDamn, man. I hate to hear that for you. I'll definitely send you whatever Western KY mojo I have left. Fair warning, though...it seems to have about a year delay attached to it. Your commute would have absolutely driven me insane. I hope you find something a lot more local for you - that's way too much of your life wasted behind the wheel.SamIV wrote: ↑Sun Jun 20, 2021 9:49 am I was laid off a month ago as well. I was working 6.5 hours away from home and would drive home most weekends for a day, then drive back. So in a way it’s a blessing. I was working at a faculty that builds parts and pieces for the military. Management walks up to you with security and escorts you out of the building, making you leave all your personal belongings behind without any notice. Happened to 120 people that day. Not the most personable company to work for.
I am 63 and not the most employable in my field by some and others look at me as the more experienced than the younger generation. Put my guitar builds and upgrades on hold for the moment. Don’t think the wife would appreciate me spending money on a neck that fits my P90 build strat body at the moment. Will see what the future holds. I need to work a few more years before I retire. Good luck to all here who have experienced present job loss.