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Coast2CoaStang

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macdstr8up said:
Yeah me to. I work for Honda and we are doing 6 days a week. Civic CRV and Accord is my line. I paint most of the interior parts and it is just insane
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What kind of paint/dye do you guys use. Or do you know of an equivalent that is available to the public. Sorry to hi-jack.
 
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I work in the Marine industry based Cape Cod. We lost 4 people this week in our office. The boating industry has taken a big hit all year.
 

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I know how you feel. I was worrying as my company started 'cutting some of the fat'. But those who were let go honestly needed to be. Now, we've been awarded a big project and likely will be hiring soon.

I feel lucky to be in the position that I am. I will likely buy a house before long, hopefully while intrest rates and home values are low, and I'm making good contributions to my 401k. Being that the market is down now and the investment time long, these should maturewell.

If possible, take advantage of the markets down turn by making investments now so you can watch them rise when the economy comes back.
 

Mustang5L5

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bhuff30 said:
IIf possible, take advantage of the markets down turn by making investments now so you can watch them rise when the economy comes back.
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Exactly

As soon as the downfall starts to bottom out, i plan on rolling my 401K investments back into aggressive investments and have about $5K to purchase some stocks ive been eyeing. I plan on making some money from this.

I don't think we are at bottom yet. I'm expecting 7000-7500. Then it's buy buy buy
 

Mustang92

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How about this? Our entire site (175+ employees) here got notice in early July that all of our work was being sent to San Antonio and most of our positions were being eliminated. We are given 6 months notice, which was good but also in that same six months we have to transition all our work over to the new site. That may not sound like a big task but the average years of service here is about 8 years, we even have a good 20-30 people here with 20 years of service. Then half way through all of this we are bought out buy another company and had it happened a few months earlier we would more than likely still have our jobs.

Bill
 
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2002BLGT

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I work at a dodge dealer , they laid one of the mechanics off today , the dealership owner said he hadnt laid anybody off in 32 years of being in business , things are pretty crappy now a days
 

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<--------------------------Logistics and Transportation.


Good industry.
 
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I work for a CPA firm so as long as our clients stay in business we will have work. The firm is actually looking to hire more people.
 

Killa

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my local nissan planet, they close 2 week to save moneys, and they will close every 2 week very often !!! it sad here too, I work for commission and it hurt my wallet, im saving much as I can.
I dont drive the mustang around like I use to,
I dont buy stuff I dont need,
I cook my own food and brought to work,
I walk to the gym,
I dont go out to club like every other weekent.
I grandma shift every gear.
 
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I work for a pastic injection molding company, that my gfs dad owns, he doesnt lay off. We are starting a program called lean manufacturing instead. We still have three shifts and I can work any hours I want Only part-time now tho cause in school for engineering and will work for the same company as engineer hopefully makin more money when im done in year and half.
 

Killa

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juecke98gt said:
I work for a pastic injection molding company, that my gfs dad owns, he doesnt lay off. We are starting a program called lean manufacturing instead. We still have three shifts and I can work any hours I want Only part-time now tho cause in school for engineering and will work for the same company as engineer hopefully makin more money when im done in year and half.
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Dont broke up with with girl, or else you will lay off
 

Wolvrin704

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juecke98gt said:
I work for a pastic injection molding company, that my gfs dad owns, he doesnt lay off. We are starting a program called lean manufacturing instead. We still have three shifts and I can work any hours I want Only part-time now tho cause in school for engineering and will work for the same company as engineer hopefully makin more money when im done in year and half.
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LEAN manufacturing is good stuff. My company has been doing it for a few years now.
 

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Satin Silver GT said:
I work in the Marine industry based Cape Cod. We lost 4 people this week in our office. The boating industry has taken a big hit all year.
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I guess your referring to the recreational boating industry because the maritime industry is doing great! Plenty of jobs for professional mariners...
 
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Yes recreational boating. I work for Jeppesen Marine and we produce electronic chart chips that are used in chart plotters. When fuel was sky high this Summer a lot of boaters simply were not out on the water as much. Also major layoffs at a number of boat manufactures as new boat sales for middle class America tanked. Boston Whaler shut down for a month, Brunswick cut way back, and it still are. Tough times in the recreational boating market.

Will be out on the road for about 60 days in the next couple of months exhibiting at a number of boat shows and distributor shows. Heading to the Annapolis Power Boat Show next week to man our exhibit. Once Spring hits I will get yanked back into the office to help on the phones instead of working at home like I do now due to the recent staff reductions at my office.
 

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Coast2CoaStang said:
What kind of paint/dye do you guys use. Or do you know of an equivalent that is available to the public. Sorry to hi-jack.
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I use laquer. Rohm and haas and Morton coatings.
 

deftsound

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Satin Silver GT said:
Yes recreational boating. I work for Jeppesen Marine and we produce electronic chart chips that are used in chart plotters. When fuel was sky high this Summer a lot of boaters simply were not out on the water as much. Also major layoffs at a number of boat manufactures as new boat sales for middle class America tanked. Boston Whaler shut down for a month, Brunswick cut way back, and it still are. Tough times in the recreational boating market.

Will be out on the road for about 60 days in the next couple of months exhibiting at a number of boat shows and distributor shows. Heading to the Annapolis Power Boat Show next week to man our exhibit. Once Spring hits I will get yanked back into the office to help on the phones instead of working at home like I do now due to the recent staff reductions at my office.
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Cool the electronic charts are the ****!
 

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Mustang92 said:
How about this? Our entire site (175+ employees) here got notice in early July that all of our work was being sent to San Antonio and most of our positions were being eliminated. We are given 6 months notice, which was good but also in that same six months we have to transition all our work over to the new site. That may not sound like a big task but the average years of service here is about 8 years, we even have a good 20-30 people here with 20 years of service. Then half way through all of this we are bought out buy another company and had it happened a few months earlier we would more than likely still have our jobs.

Bill
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I'm in San Antonio, who do you work for?
 

Mustang92

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I'm in San Antonio, who do you work for?
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Used to be WaMu.

Bill
 

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Bill, are you moving to SA?
 

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Trader @ Fidelity Investments - still hiring as well
 
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