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AlCzervik Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Feb-16-05 05:45 PM
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Oh no...My husband just called me and....
Edited on Wed Feb-16-05 05:50 PM by chimpsrsmarter
his boss just called him, asked him to be in his office at 4:00---"I'll tell you when you get here...ok?"

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matcom Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Feb-16-05 05:48 PM
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1. huh?
Edited on Wed Feb-16-05 05:48 PM by matcom
"I'll french kiss you when you get here...ok?"

:shrug:
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AlCzervik Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Feb-16-05 05:50 PM
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2. it could mean....
he's getting canned/downsized/outsourced
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matcom Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Feb-16-05 05:51 PM
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3. i know. i'm sorry
Edited on Wed Feb-16-05 05:52 PM by matcom
what does your husband do?

on edit: it could also mean a new/special project no?
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AlCzervik Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Feb-16-05 05:52 PM
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4. he is a manafacturing engineering manager
as you know, there isn't a whole lot of manafacturing going on here anymore.
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bigwillq Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Feb-16-05 05:53 PM
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5. Oh no-Keep us updated
I hope all goes well.
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AlCzervik Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Feb-16-05 05:54 PM
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6. i will, thanks. BTW i finally watched "Friday night lights"
i enjoyed very much.
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bigwillq Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Feb-16-05 05:56 PM
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9. You should go read the book
It's my fave book of all time.:hi:
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Misunderestimator Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Feb-16-05 05:55 PM
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7. Don't worry yet... it could be a positive thing.
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AlCzervik Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Feb-16-05 05:57 PM
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10. yeah i know, i'm hoping maybe it's just another reorg.
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Misunderestimator Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Feb-16-05 05:59 PM
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14. We have reorgs every six months or so in my company...
and it always amuses me how many people worry about them... when it ends up to be just a shuffle.
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blondeatlast Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Feb-16-05 05:55 PM
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8. Oh, gosh--hoping it's good news.
If it was bad, I would hope they wouldn't delay it.

:hug:
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AlCzervik Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Feb-16-05 05:58 PM
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11. thanks, i'm trying to think positive. 62 more minutes to go.
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bigwillq Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Feb-16-05 05:59 PM
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15. Ooh sweetie, keep chatting to all of us here on DU
We'll help the time pass and keep your mind off of it---

Just think positive thoughts!:loveya: :hug:
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Bunny Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Feb-16-05 05:58 PM
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12. Keeping my fingers crossed for good news...
:crossedfingers:
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Lavender Brown Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Feb-16-05 05:59 PM
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13. Crossing my fingers for you
Hopefully it's nothing to worry about.
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Kokonoe Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Feb-16-05 06:19 PM
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16. I think it's just a machine broken down.
They always break down where I work, and everyone gets together to come up with a fix.
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arwalden Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Feb-16-05 06:21 PM
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17. I'm Thinking.... THREE WAY!!!!
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suigeneris Donating Member (471 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Feb-16-05 06:37 PM
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18. Relax, it's not Friday. That's the day they give you the axe. nt
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blondeatlast Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Feb-16-05 07:01 PM
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19. Thing good thoughts, DUers... nt
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AlCzervik Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Feb-16-05 07:03 PM
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21. i'm waiting with the phone right next to me-thank you for all the good
thoughts I really appriciate it.
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AlCzervik Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Feb-16-05 07:18 PM
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23. ok he called, they fired someone that worked for him
He couldn't go in to detail on the phone, said he'll explain it all later.
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Bunny Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Feb-16-05 07:19 PM
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24. Well, that's a relief! For you and him, anyway!
:bounce:
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bigwillq Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Feb-16-05 07:19 PM
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25. That sucks for the co-worker BUT
Happy NEWS for you and hubby!:bounce:

If you care to share the whole story later, we're here to listen!

:hug:
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blondeatlast Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Feb-16-05 07:21 PM
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26. I'm breathing now, too.
Obviously not a good thing either, but I can what you were thinking.

Take care.
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shesemsmom Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Feb-16-05 08:28 PM
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27. I must say that is good new for you
I was praying for you
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AlCzervik Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Feb-16-05 08:29 PM
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28. Thank you!! I hope the fired employee will be ok
probably has a family to take care of.
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shesemsmom Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Feb-16-05 08:30 PM
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29. I will say one for them too
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Book Lover Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Feb-16-05 08:31 PM
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30. Mixed reaction
I'm glad to know your husband wasn't let go, but I feel bad fo rthe person who was.
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nothingshocksmeanymore Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Feb-16-05 07:03 PM
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20. Thinking only good thoughts right now...vibing this
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blue neen Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Feb-16-05 07:04 PM
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22. We're sending positive vibes your way.
Hope for the best!
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