Working for the man!

Matts94Z28 · 04-04-2013, 12:09 AM

Went to work today to find out that there was a layoff... Luckily I still have my position in my lab, but we are short handed as it is.

I was told I was lucky to still have a job, but I would be hit with a 10% salary deduction(on top of the 3% tax hike we took). Looks like I will be working harder for less money.

Isn't that motivational.

white99ta · 04-04-2013, 12:50 AM

That's bullshit.

Matts94Z28 · 04-04-2013, 12:58 AM

...but the economy is improving.

2001hawk · 04-04-2013, 02:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Matts94Z28

Went to work today to find out that there was a layoff... Luckily I still have my position in my lab, but we are short handed as it is.

I was told I was lucky to still have a job, but I would be hit with a 10% salary deduction(on top of the 3% tax hike we took). Looks like I will be working harder for less money.

Isn't that motivational.

But Obama said taxes won't go up. Guess you make some big money.

Ballaholic29414 · 04-04-2013, 05:10 AM

Maybe its just your company?? Work has picked up for me. A 10% pay cut is crazy

ForceFed4g63 · 04-04-2013, 07:05 AM

That sucks Matt. I know it's not any consolation but at least you didn't get laid off.

04ctd · 04-04-2013, 07:58 AM

supposa be 20% cut for Feds when the furlough hits.

Bush's deficit was 2% per year (so 8% over 4 years)
Obama's deficit is 11% per year (so 50% over his term)

that makes sense as to why our country is going broke, 11% over every year.

glad you got to stay at work.

RoadconeTuning · 04-04-2013, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Matts94Z28

...but the economy is improving.

Thats some baby back bullshit... You still looking around up here?

GreebeanZ28 · 04-04-2013, 09:33 AM

Come make some golfballs at the new taylormade plant near my house yo.

WTFWSAT · 04-04-2013, 09:47 AM

Sucks to get a pay cut, but like you said you do still have a job. I was laid off in January due to my plant being shut down completely and have been on the job hunt ever since. For me I was ready to do something different so i wasnt upset, and they treated us well upon departure.

Matts94Z28 · 04-04-2013, 10:02 AM

I was accepted to train for Boeing last month, so I took it. Just wating on readysc to send me my assessment and get the ball rolling. It could be July or so before I start.

WTFWSAT · 04-04-2013, 10:12 AM

I know that feeling, ive be waiting for a phone call myself to start training at trident for another company.

Matts94Z28 · 04-04-2013, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by WTFWSAT

I know that feeling, ive be waiting for a phone call myself to start training at trident for another company.

Good to hear. I also applied at Cummins just to be safe. I need to get out of the environmental field asap.

Illusions · 04-04-2013, 11:05 AM

I can't get a 10% pay cut. That would put my pay rate below minimum wage. Then they wouldn't be able to fire me either because slaves must be sold.

Just do yourself a favor and not look up how Obamacare will affect you. People are finding out that their current healthcare does not qualify as approved healthcare under the new guideline of Obamacare. (Affordable Healthcare act for the liberals)

k5hart · 04-04-2013, 02:53 PM

But it's all getting better....right!

I wonder everyday as a government contractor if I'm going to come in and get the cut. It sucks. Many already have.

Good luck on the Boeing thing.

dkbmxer002 · 04-04-2013, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Illusions

I can't get a 10% pay cut. That would put my pay rate below minimum wage. Then they wouldn't be able to fire me either because slaves must be sold.

Just do yourself a favor and not look up how Obamacare will affect you. People are finding out that their current healthcare does not qualify as approved healthcare under the new guideline of Obamacare. (Affordable Healthcare act for the liberals)

I'm still amazed when I speak to people who praise this bullshit healthcare plan.

bambooi · 04-04-2013, 05:09 PM

That sucks on the cut. Congrats on Boeing though.

Matts94Z28 · 04-04-2013, 05:33 PM

Well as of today it looks like they are phasing out my 3rd shift. That is another 8% on top of the 10% reduction and the 3% tax increase. 21% total... I just can't do it.

There is also rumor that it will be cheaper to pay the health care penalty than to insure us.

Maybe I need to take a jump and start washing cars full time. I am fairly sure I could make more than I make now.

Jimmyz18 · 04-04-2013, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Matts94Z28

I was accepted to train for Boeing last month, so I took it. Just wating on readysc to send me my assessment and get the ball rolling. It could be July or so before I start.

good luck with that rat hole!!!

RoadconeTuning · 04-04-2013, 05:39 PM

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04-04-2013, 12:09 AM	#1
Matts94Z28 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Summerville Posts: 12,039	Working for the man! Went to work today to find out that there was a layoff... Luckily I still have my position in my lab, but we are short handed as it is. I was told I was lucky to still have a job, but I would be hit with a 10% salary deduction(on top of the 3% tax hike we took). Looks like I will be working harder for less money. Isn't that motivational. __________________ Charleston Performance Solutions 4560 Rivers Ave. N. Charleston SC 29405 843-225-1142 https://www.facebook.com/CharlestonPerformanceSolutions www.facebook.com/Selepack

04-04-2013, 12:58 AM	#3
Matts94Z28 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Summerville Posts: 12,039	...but the economy is improving. __________________ Charleston Performance Solutions 4560 Rivers Ave. N. Charleston SC 29405 843-225-1142 https://www.facebook.com/CharlestonPerformanceSolutions www.facebook.com/Selepack

04-04-2013, 07:05 AM	#6
ForceFed4g63 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Aiken Posts: 7,002	That sucks Matt. I know it's not any consolation but at least you didn't get laid off. __________________ 2000 WS6 2005 CTS-V 2004 Titan QC 4x4

04-04-2013, 07:58 AM	#7
04ctd Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ladson SC Posts: 4,388	supposa be 20% cut for Feds when the furlough hits. Bush's deficit was 2% per year (so 8% over 4 years) Obama's deficit is 11% per year (so 50% over his term) that makes sense as to why our country is going broke, 11% over every year. glad you got to stay at work. __________________ 1 Timothy 3:16 16 And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifested in the flesh, Justified in the Spirit, Seen by angels, Preached among the Gentiles, Believed on in the world, Received up in glory.

04-04-2013, 09:33 AM	#9
GreebeanZ28 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Easley Posts: 2,300	Come make some golfballs at the new taylormade plant near my house yo. __________________

04-04-2013, 12:50 AM	#2
white99ta Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Beaufort/ Goose Creek Posts: 325	That's bullshit.

04-04-2013, 05:10 AM	#5
Ballaholic29414 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 395	Maybe its just your company?? Work has picked up for me. A 10% pay cut is crazy

04-04-2013, 09:47 AM	#10
WTFWSAT Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Summerville Posts: 861	Sucks to get a pay cut, but like you said you do still have a job. I was laid off in January due to my plant being shut down completely and have been on the job hunt ever since. For me I was ready to do something different so i wasnt upset, and they treated us well upon departure. __________________ Fastest stock computer 5.0 on the planet! Looking for cheeep msd 6al! PM me! 88 Coupe (turtle) 03 Cobra (tortoise)

04-04-2013, 10:02 AM	#11
Matts94Z28 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Summerville Posts: 12,039	I was accepted to train for Boeing last month, so I took it. Just wating on readysc to send me my assessment and get the ball rolling. It could be July or so before I start. __________________ Charleston Performance Solutions 4560 Rivers Ave. N. Charleston SC 29405 843-225-1142 https://www.facebook.com/CharlestonPerformanceSolutions www.facebook.com/Selepack

04-04-2013, 10:12 AM	#12
WTFWSAT Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Summerville Posts: 861	I know that feeling, ive be waiting for a phone call myself to start training at trident for another company. __________________ Fastest stock computer 5.0 on the planet! Looking for cheeep msd 6al! PM me! 88 Coupe (turtle) 03 Cobra (tortoise)

04-04-2013, 11:05 AM	#14
Illusions Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: In the Pits Posts: 2,247	I can't get a 10% pay cut. That would put my pay rate below minimum wage. Then they wouldn't be able to fire me either because slaves must be sold. Just do yourself a favor and not look up how Obamacare will affect you. People are finding out that their current healthcare does not qualify as approved healthcare under the new guideline of Obamacare. (Affordable Healthcare act for the liberals) __________________ Illusions Grafix A Pair of "Jackstand" 01 Xtreme Blazers

04-04-2013, 02:53 PM	#15
k5hart Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: James Island Posts: 277	But it's all getting better....right! I wonder everyday as a government contractor if I'm going to come in and get the cut. It sucks. Many already have. Good luck on the Boeing thing.

04-04-2013, 05:09 PM	#17
bambooi Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 1,324	That sucks on the cut. Congrats on Boeing though.

04-04-2013, 05:33 PM	#18
Matts94Z28 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Summerville Posts: 12,039	Well as of today it looks like they are phasing out my 3rd shift. That is another 8% on top of the 10% reduction and the 3% tax increase. 21% total... I just can't do it. There is also rumor that it will be cheaper to pay the health care penalty than to insure us. Maybe I need to take a jump and start washing cars full time. I am fairly sure I could make more than I make now. __________________ Charleston Performance Solutions 4560 Rivers Ave. N. Charleston SC 29405 843-225-1142 https://www.facebook.com/CharlestonPerformanceSolutions www.facebook.com/Selepack

04-04-2013, 05:39 PM	#20
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