I just need to put my thoughts into words.

[TW]

My heart has been heavy all day today. I have been moved back to the day shift, effective yesterday That in and of itself should make me a happy person, however that joy has been short lived. This morning I learned that tomorrow 23 of my fellow workers will be laid off. The 23 that actually will lose their jobs will for the most part be assemblers. These are usually the lowest on the seniority list, and as a rule have the least marketable skills. Tomorrow twenty three families will lose their major, if not only, source of income. The damage does not stop there, the next 23 lowest on the seniority list will be reclassified to fill these jobs. Many will be forced to take pay cuts, some up to $3.00 per hour. and the cycle continues. Over-all up to 90 employees could be effected, and their families as well. These lay offs will ultimately effect everybody on the plant floor in one way or another. I feel this on a personal level, I have trained many of these folks, and consider them to be friends. I'm sorry, I don't mean to dump anything on my friends here, but I needed an ear to listen, and I needed to put this into words.


TW

[dolfan]

Man, I'm sorry to hear that. That's a lot of disappointment, to say the very least. I pray they'll all find new, equally beneficial jobs soon and with as little disruption in life as possible. And, that you, their friend and trainer, are honored in their ability to transfer what you taught them in new places.

[Sherry]

TW, they are lucky to have you as a friend. You can vent to us any ol' time...our shoulders are big! That's what friends are for.

[Shellie]

I felt your words. It feels miserable to not be able to "fix" someone's situation. Especially when you have personal ties to them.

Rose is right. You can vent on us any ol' time.

[Jennifer Smith]

TW, that shows a lot of depth and care. I know through prayer you will be able to minister somehow in a way that is meaningful even in spite of the difficulty. This is a hard time but God's grace is ever present.

[soulsearcher]

TW, I am without a doubt convinced that your actions to these co-worker/friends spoke volumes louder than your words, impacting them in a positive way to meet the challenge at hand. Even greater, your words now reflect a heart that cares deeply enough to not only petition your Heavenly Father in their behalf, but to entrust and entreat your friends here to share the compassion. Thank you for the opportunity.