Doors close December 17, 2010. The company that bought us out is located 75 miles away from my place of employment (soon to close). The salary they may offer is about 1/2 of what I am making. They require a degree. That I did not complete. Single mother of two I have worked hard without a degree and this company took care of us and paid me well.
I did the math and I would be making more to draw unemployment. I would like to go back to college and get a degree in Web Programming and Web
Design. Not sure if this is going to work out the way I would like it to.
My furnace just went out and had to be replaced. Home Depot was kind enough to finance that for me. I have a vehicle payment that will be done early 2012. My house payment is low - I have that going for me. It is going to be tight for about a year and a half. This can be done.
College grants may not be available to 50 year old women. I am beginning my process. If not I will have to get loans. Unemployment will pay enough for me to pay house and vehicle, however, there will not be enough to take on another loan.
I have worked since I was 14. I have never drawn unemployment. I have always paid my bills. Currently I have great credit. I would like to keep this status. Not sure how this will all pan out.
I realize I am not the first or only one in this situation. It is comforting in a way to know 80% of the people here in Michigan (not sure of that stat) are in my situation - or worse.
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Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Another Door Opens
Dear Michael,
As our time draws near, I would like to take the time to thank you for the opportunity, experience and pleasure of working for you. The doors closing will lead to doors opening - for you and your family as well as mine.
I still remember (18 years ago) when I interviewed with you and Cheryl. Your concern was that the position I was about to accept was at a lower level than the position I was leaving. The opportunity you gave elevated my position in life more than you know. I was able to provide my children with a home, stability and values I have learned working for your company. Thank you.
With these doors closing I take experience that cannot be taught or learned in a class room setting. Life valuable - how to work with people -how to be compassionate - how to be patient - how to be generous - how to share - how to listen - how to help - how to ask for help - how to say "Thank you."
Over the years, you have provided many fun activities that opened my eyes and I have passed on to my children with vacations and experiences that they will pass on to their children. The world is bigger than your backyard, go and experience it. But don't forget your backyard and the comfort it can bring you in your time of need.
Being a part of your company has seen me through many life monumental moments - 1 home, 1 divorce, 3 vehicles, seeing 2 children through school, 2 graduations, 1 child getting married, 1 grandchild being born.
Thank you for bringing us into your life and sharing your monumental moments - your wonderful wife and precious baby. We are blessed.
Now, with these doors closing I have opportunities of new doors opening. I can go back to college, I can volunteer at the hospital, I can help out my elderly parent, I can do what I want to. I am truly thankful, excited and sad all at the same time.
I will miss this life I had with your company and as the saying goes, "All good things must come to an end." Now is the time for our new adventure to begin. Yours as well as mine. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Merian
As our time draws near, I would like to take the time to thank you for the opportunity, experience and pleasure of working for you. The doors closing will lead to doors opening - for you and your family as well as mine.
I still remember (18 years ago) when I interviewed with you and Cheryl. Your concern was that the position I was about to accept was at a lower level than the position I was leaving. The opportunity you gave elevated my position in life more than you know. I was able to provide my children with a home, stability and values I have learned working for your company. Thank you.
With these doors closing I take experience that cannot be taught or learned in a class room setting. Life valuable - how to work with people -how to be compassionate - how to be patient - how to be generous - how to share - how to listen - how to help - how to ask for help - how to say "Thank you."
Over the years, you have provided many fun activities that opened my eyes and I have passed on to my children with vacations and experiences that they will pass on to their children. The world is bigger than your backyard, go and experience it. But don't forget your backyard and the comfort it can bring you in your time of need.
Being a part of your company has seen me through many life monumental moments - 1 home, 1 divorce, 3 vehicles, seeing 2 children through school, 2 graduations, 1 child getting married, 1 grandchild being born.
Thank you for bringing us into your life and sharing your monumental moments - your wonderful wife and precious baby. We are blessed.
Now, with these doors closing I have opportunities of new doors opening. I can go back to college, I can volunteer at the hospital, I can help out my elderly parent, I can do what I want to. I am truly thankful, excited and sad all at the same time.
I will miss this life I had with your company and as the saying goes, "All good things must come to an end." Now is the time for our new adventure to begin. Yours as well as mine. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Merian
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