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Joined: Jun 2011
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From: North Carolina
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Guys and Gals,
I have had a tough 24 hours, on Friday at about 4:30 my position with my employer was "eliminated". I had worked for the same company in a variety of positions for over 24 years. So today has been pretty emotional.
The timing of your wonderful birthday song couldn't have been better, I thank you for that, the card and that wonderful chocolate cake. There is something very therapeutic about chocolate.
I have known all of you less than a year, I first met Steve, Larry, Hunter and Brian on July 9th of last year for a Diamondback run. We had been in our car for 8 days. The rest I have met along the way and am proud to call you a friend. Webster defines friend as the following -
friend /frɛnd/ Show Spelled[frend] Show IPA
noun
1. a person attached to another by feelings of affection or personal regard.
2. a person who gives assistance; patron; supporter: friends of the Boston Symphony.
3. a person who is on good terms with another; a person who is not hostile: Who goes there? Friend or foe?
4. a member of the same nation, party, etc.
I think Webster pretty much covers how you guys fit with Deb and I.
I have a good network that I have begun to reach out to. After 35 years in the same business you get to know quite a few people. Deb and I will be fine, we will get through this. If you pray, we would appreciate your prayers. We will scale back our events, so Lenoir cruise-in will probably be the next event for us. That pretty much sums it up. Thanks again, you are the best.
I have had a tough 24 hours, on Friday at about 4:30 my position with my employer was "eliminated". I had worked for the same company in a variety of positions for over 24 years. So today has been pretty emotional.
The timing of your wonderful birthday song couldn't have been better, I thank you for that, the card and that wonderful chocolate cake. There is something very therapeutic about chocolate.
I have known all of you less than a year, I first met Steve, Larry, Hunter and Brian on July 9th of last year for a Diamondback run. We had been in our car for 8 days. The rest I have met along the way and am proud to call you a friend. Webster defines friend as the following -
friend /frɛnd/ Show Spelled[frend] Show IPA
noun
1. a person attached to another by feelings of affection or personal regard.
2. a person who gives assistance; patron; supporter: friends of the Boston Symphony.
3. a person who is on good terms with another; a person who is not hostile: Who goes there? Friend or foe?
4. a member of the same nation, party, etc.
I think Webster pretty much covers how you guys fit with Deb and I.
I have a good network that I have begun to reach out to. After 35 years in the same business you get to know quite a few people. Deb and I will be fine, we will get through this. If you pray, we would appreciate your prayers. We will scale back our events, so Lenoir cruise-in will probably be the next event for us. That pretty much sums it up. Thanks again, you are the best.
4th Gear Member
Joined: Feb 2012
Posts: 1,087
From: North Carolina
Truly sorry to hear that Alan. I have only met you a couple of times, but it is obvious that you are a genuinely good person and stand up kind of guy. Definately keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Unfortunately I know a couple of people that the same thing has happened to in the past year, but they each came out of it for the better and happier in the long run. Change is not always a bad thing, even when we don't go looking for it. Keep the faith my friend!!
2nd Gear Member
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 258
From: Smithfield NC
Hey Alan
I haven't met you yet, but you come across as a great guy. I firmly believe in karma and I also believe that these hurdles are put in front of us for very good reasons, even though they may not be apparent at the time. Often times one door closes and then 3 more open. Good people are hard to come by these days, so lucky for you, you're in demand! Hang with em...
I haven't met you yet, but you come across as a great guy. I firmly believe in karma and I also believe that these hurdles are put in front of us for very good reasons, even though they may not be apparent at the time. Often times one door closes and then 3 more open. Good people are hard to come by these days, so lucky for you, you're in demand! Hang with em...
6th Gear Member
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 7,233
From: Thomasville, NC Where we beat headers into submission!!
You are a good friend and an important part of our somewhat dysfunctional Mustang family. I'm sure that you will come out of this for the better. I will keep my ears open for you.
You guys are in our prayers.
You guys are in our prayers.
2nd Gear Member
Joined: Feb 2012
Posts: 231
From: Close Enough
Sorry to hear this Alan.
As was mentioned before it could be a blessing in disguise. Change is not always a bad thing. We don't know the Lord's plan for us but we have to be attentive to the signs He shows us. Maybe it was time for you to be in a different place.
You were the first to extend a warm welcome when I first posted here just a few short months ago and while I've only met you once I consider you a friend.
Shatley Springs is on us if we find ourselves out that way!
Keep us posted and good luck
P.S. After 17 years of employment Kim and I both(we worked at the same place) were told the company was being sold. it was the best thing that ever happened to us!
As was mentioned before it could be a blessing in disguise. Change is not always a bad thing. We don't know the Lord's plan for us but we have to be attentive to the signs He shows us. Maybe it was time for you to be in a different place.
You were the first to extend a warm welcome when I first posted here just a few short months ago and while I've only met you once I consider you a friend.
Shatley Springs is on us if we find ourselves out that way!
Keep us posted and good luck
P.S. After 17 years of employment Kim and I both(we worked at the same place) were told the company was being sold. it was the best thing that ever happened to us!
Last edited by 2008Vert; Jun 17, 2012 at 09:13 AM.
4th Gear Member
Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 1,326
From: Wake Forest, NC
Alan,
Very sorry to hear this! I know you will get through this and my thoughts are with you an Deb.
It must be tough after putting so much of yourself into a Company for so long, but that can work to your advantage. As you have said, that network you have built and are reaching out to.
I am also very glad i was there on Saturday to bring you some joy!
I hope you had a wonderful Birthday and a Happy Fathers Day!!
Very sorry to hear this! I know you will get through this and my thoughts are with you an Deb.
It must be tough after putting so much of yourself into a Company for so long, but that can work to your advantage. As you have said, that network you have built and are reaching out to.
I am also very glad i was there on Saturday to bring you some joy!
I hope you had a wonderful Birthday and a Happy Fathers Day!!
6th Gear Member
Joined: Feb 2012
Posts: 11,715
From: Raeford, NC - Where if it ain't broke, we fix it!
Damn Alan. I can't even imagine how painful and tough this weekend has been. I don't know what else to say except, keep the faith my friend. For a man of your character this is not the end, but the beginning of something great. We will keep in and yours in our thoughts and prayers.
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Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 962
From: NC
I'm so sorry to hear this Alan. I would have never expected that Saturday as you kept your composure very well, an obvious sign that you're a tough man with great character. I'm sure you will have no problem finding something new, I just hope you'll be able to stay in the area. You and Deb are in our prayers.