[TheForge] Did I miss anything???

Wed Mar 6 19:25:20 2002

Thanks Guys.
I am really excited about creating a new opportunity on GE's nickel.....;-)

Ray

RW wrote:

> Hang in there , Ray!
> RW
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Ray Miller <[email protected]>
> To: theforge <[email protected]>
> Sent: Wednesday, March 06, 2002 10:18 AM
> Subject: [TheForge] Did I miss anything???
>
> > Hey Guys,
> > I just finally got back on theforge. I was laid off at GE two weeks ago,
> > and it took until today to get set back up again. I was going through
> > iron mongering withdrawal. Now, for those of you who do not know anyone
> > directly impacted by 9/11, you can say you know me.
> >
> > GE Aircraft Engines is downsizing big time due to the loss of business,
> > and their commitment to keep the stockholders happy by meeting profit
> > forecasts. They are looking at a 25% reduction of sales in both 2002 and
> > 2003, and modest expectations of a turnaround in the business in 2004.
> > They do not really expect to return to pre-9/11 sales levels until 2005.
> > In any event I have to admit to being lazy the first two weeks. Sleeping
> > in, reading the paper in the morning. I had been getting up at 5:00 AM
> > for work almost every morning since 1978! It's actually kind of nice
> > getting up when it's light out.
> >
> > I am working on projects in the shop during day light hours for a
> > change. That's also kind of nice. And the job hunt is taking up far more
> > time daily than I like. The severence package given my years of service
> > will keep me solvent for some time, so not to worry. After all I am a
> > metal monger and we don't let anything get us down.
> >
> > Ray Miller
> > Cincinnati
> >
> >
> >
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