Got the pink slip this AM

Awe Shucks, its not all that guys.

Hey for all I know it would have been me anyways.

I have other plans indeed and maybe I just needed a push.

Just glad we had the foresight to plan ahead. Like I said, looking at the max you can collect, how in the world are family's surviving?

Maybe we are just spoiled but I don't think so.
I put myself as a fairly middle, middle class family.

With what the unemployment compensation is, I would lose everything without planing ahead.

Say a few prayers for those who get blind sided or are not prepared.

We are going to be fine

Chas

[kaelaria]

Time to open up that cigar store!!

[GoatLocker]

As the old saying goes, when one door closes, another opens. Good luck bro.

What a way to pay it forward God bless you and your family you have one great attitude

[longknocker]

Best Of Luck To You, Chas! Very Honorable Of You To Take The Hit, And I Hope & Pray Things Will Work Out For The Best For You & Your Family, Brother!

[Mikey202]

Where one door closes , another will open. Says alot about you, stepping forward so the other 2 can keep thier jobs.

[Blueface]

Originally Posted by Mikey202

Where one door closes , another will open. Says alot about you, stepping forward so the other 2 can keep thier jobs.

Good luck to you.

[hotreds]

This too shall pass. You are a stand up guy, and will be rewarded for it, be assured! All the best to you and yours, brother!

[chippewastud79]

Best of luck moving forward Chuck

[JaKaacH]

Best of luck in the future Chuck.
You deserve it.

[captain53]

Only been a year since I was right there myself other than no volunteer opportunity they just dumped 50% of the people at one time with a thanks for your service and 2 weeks pay.

You sound pretty well prepared and I know you will make it. With your wood skills I think you might be surprised at how well you can do with more time to put into it.

Best of Luck to you getting thru this difficult time.

Dave

Well today was my last day at work since they are only working 4 days.

Can't believe how excited and anxious I was for the end of the day to roll around.

Spent the week getting all the ducks in a row, took the wife out to dinner tonight, smoked a big fat "V" and a San Cristobal, had a drink and going to bed early tonight.

Tomorrow is the first day of the rest of my life and its going to be a busy one

Chas

[pnoon]

I can't add much to what has already been said, Chuck.
I am proud to call you my friend.

[icehog3]

You are indeed a good man, Chuck...and what goes around, comes around. Karma is on your side.

[Sauer Grapes]

Good luck Chuck. I'm sorry to hear the news and proud to know you.

[colimo]

Sorry to hear chuck and good luck for you whatever you decide to do...as others have said...you deserve good things which i am sure will come your way...

[Ratters]

Best of luck good man. Sending a prayer for you and your family.

[macpappy]

Being aware of what was coming and making plans for it are signs of an intelligent man.

I went through something similar in 2005 after some big a$$ storm named after a woman came though this part of Louisiana. I worked my butt off with the boss and we were back in operation 6 weeks after the storm but I saw the writing on the wall when the boss and I was at each others throat 3 or 4 times a week.

Anyway, I made plans, dipped into the savings and set up my own freelance business a month before I went off the payroll. Instead of a loss of income, I'm actually making 15k a year more - and paying the taxes to prove it.

The key was recognizing a change was coming and making plans for it.

You will reap what you have sown. Very honorable act you did.

[Starscream]

Good luck, brother. Much respect for taking the hit over the other two guys who needed the job more desperately. A true selfless act. Hope you find something soon.