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Old Mar 23, 2007 | 06:04 PM
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I'm sitting at home and I just find out that my employer has sold the company. I have no clue what my pay will be, will I lose 18 years of seniority, vacation, benefits

Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. said Friday it has agreed to sell its engineered-products unit to private-equity firm Carlyle Group for nearly $1.48 billion
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Old Mar 23, 2007 | 06:06 PM
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mr. moderator...i believe that we have a candidate for "off topic" here!!!
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Old Mar 23, 2007 | 06:08 PM
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Originally Posted by krabtree13
mr. moderator...i believe that we have a candidate for "off topic" here!!!
Sorry, I thought I was on Off Topic, I switched my bookmarks the other day when I bought the C5.

Move it if you wish.
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Old Mar 23, 2007 | 06:09 PM
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Maybe it won't be as bad as you think. Good luck.

Ibtm.
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Old Mar 23, 2007 | 06:13 PM
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Originally Posted by R Devil
Maybe it won't be as bad as you think. Good luck.

Ibtm.
Sometimes these changes are really opportinities. I hope it works out for you.
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Old Mar 23, 2007 | 06:30 PM
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Originally Posted by krabtree13
mr. moderator...i believe that we have a candidate for "off topic" here!!!
I agree!!!!
Off with his head!!
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Old Mar 23, 2007 | 06:31 PM
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He just lost his friggin job...cut him some slack....will ya!
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Old Mar 23, 2007 | 07:01 PM
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Can you spell "anxiety?" I hope you the best as I've gone through this in the past and hope you will remain whole. Your status was no doubt negotiated in the deal hopefully for your benefit.
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Old Mar 23, 2007 | 07:09 PM
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I wish you the best of luck. Hope everything turns out good.
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Hope you don't get screwed over. Best of luck.
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Old Mar 23, 2007 | 07:19 PM
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Originally Posted by krabtree13
mr. moderator...i believe that we have a candidate for "off topic" here!!!
Now that is what I call a nice caring response to a brother Vette owner who is about to lose it all.
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Old Mar 23, 2007 | 07:23 PM
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Originally Posted by rcs128
Sometimes these changes are really opportinities. I hope it works out for you.
Can be a better deal!!!

The glass is half full
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Old Mar 23, 2007 | 07:27 PM
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every thing happens for a reason . good luck


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Old Mar 23, 2007 | 07:37 PM
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This has happened to myself as well and things actually ended up better than expected
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Old Mar 23, 2007 | 07:45 PM
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Those Bas***ds. They sold the Company without asking your permission 1st.......

I'd be POed too!
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Old Mar 23, 2007 | 07:52 PM
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Originally Posted by black bat
This has happened to myself as well and things actually ended up better than expected
I hope your right! I'm guessing it will be better, Goodyear was going downhill fast and they needed to sell us. Who knows, maybe I'll get a matching 401K now, it's been years since I've had one.
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As a still active 35 year employee of Goodyear Tire & Rubber, I've watched this decline of their North American Tire investments for a very long time. While CEO Robert Kegan lines his pockets, the company heads south! This sale may not be a bad thing for your future after all. Best of luck!
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Old Mar 23, 2007 | 10:11 PM
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It sucks not knowing what the future will bring with a new company... good luck Todd!! It may indeed be better in the long run!!
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Old Mar 23, 2007 | 10:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Groucho
He just lost his friggin job...cut him some slack....will ya!

Cut the guy some slack! Lose of a job requires support from fellow forum members!
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