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Originally Posted by piemma
I didn't mean for this to come across as weining. I have health coverage. The company was reimbursing me for my coverage but not my wife.
I'm going to be 62 in October and I should probably retire then and fish full time.  |
Didn't sound like whining, you were simply reflecting on a situation that may hit all of us at some point.
Last November, I had to inform 12 outstanding employees of their impending fate. I did get far enough ahead of the curve so as not to blindside anyone, but my seasonal staff will be facing hourly rate cuts and fewer hours for 2009. My salaried people will be working more hours as a result. The bottom line is this is really an opportunity to prove your value as an employee, regardless of your position. The reality is there is a growing talent pool out there. People are willing to take someone else's job, do it better, and accept lower compensation.
If I were in your shoes Paul, I'd wave goodbye to the working life and live on my own terms, which it sounds like you could do.