Yesterday was not good.

[Goldeneagle]

Had an all hands meeting and were told the building is getting shut down at the end of 2024. I guess 46 years is all I get.


To top the day off, the A/C in my house took a crap during the night.




The snowball has started down hill.

[BlessedVeteran0305]

Sorry to hear that Randy hope things get better.

[Johnny Dangerr]

The Ac guy was here yesterday. Sorry bro...

[AntlerCollector]

Isn’t 46 enough?

[bigjohntex]

So sorry to hear that. I hope it works out for you and your family. Maybe an opportunity will come your way and be even better!
I'm not sure where you are located but I have a portable AC I will loan you. At least one cool room in this heat may help.
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[tps7742]

Prayers up for you sir. Allot can happen by then the end of 2024 as you know.

[hpdrifter]

Only 1 good thing to say about getting older, it beats not.

[Goldeneagle]

Originally Posted by AntlerCollector

Isn’t 46 enough?

I was hoping for two more, but they are going to start phasing out and I don't think us shop trash will make it to the end of 2024. I'll figure out something. I ain't never let my family down before, I ain't going to now.

[Gumbo Man]

Sorry about the AC. Seems like it is just your turn right now. As far as your job is concerned at least you have a heads up and can decide which route you want to go. A lot of people just show up to work just to find out that it is they’re last day with no warning at all. Randy, sometimes God changes our direction because he knows what is best for us. Hang in there brother and regardless of the outcome you’ve had a hell of a ride.

[BTLowry]

I feel your pain on the AC, had to pay primo price last Friday evening to have tech come out and ended up being capacitor

As far as the job, I hope you can find another one with better pay and better conditions than the one you have now

[Huntingfool]

Coach Lou Holtz said "Life is ten percent of what happens to you and 90% is how you react to it."

Who knows? This may be a new opportunity for you. Wish you the best

[Smart]

Sorry to hear this Randy.... Hopefully you find something to tie you over those last few years you wanted or retire early.



Glad they gave you some notice....that will give you some time to get those teeth done before leaving. Hopefully the AC is just a capacitor.

[Goldeneagle]

Thanks everyone. A/C guy is coming this afternoon. Hopefully its a quick and fairly cheap fix. Jason, the teeth might have to go on hold depending on the A/C situation. I wonder if BK is hiring.

[matagordian]

Sorry to hear that.
Not to get into your business too much, but are you retirement age? Do you have 46 years now, or is that 46 years at the end of 2024?

[Graysonhogs]

Originally Posted by Goldeneagle

Thanks everyone. A/C guy is coming this afternoon. Hopefully its a quick and fairly cheap fix. Jason, the teeth might have to go on hold depending on the A/C situation. I wonder if BK is hiring.

Sorry to hear Randy. Praying for y'all.

[Smart]

Originally Posted by Goldeneagle

I wonder if BK is hiring.

LMAO....I was going to mention this but I thought.....too soon?.. Glad you still have your sense of humor..



Good luck. Hopefully the AC is just something quick and easy.

[Smart]

Originally Posted by matagordian

Sorry to hear that.
Not to get into your business too much, but are you retirement age? Do you have 46 years now, or is that 46 years at the end of 2024?

He is a charter member of the TBH GOFs so that should tell ya..... he just got his 45 years of service paperweight or something..

[Goldeneagle]

Originally Posted by matagordian

Sorry to hear that.
Not to get into your business too much, but are you retirement age? Do you have 46 years now, or is that 46 years at the end of 2024?

46 now. I'm pretty sure I'll be gone before the end of this year. Due to legal issues several years ago, I basically do not have a 401k. Burnt it up on legal fees. That's why I need a couple more years.

[AgHntr10]

I don't know about the Dallas area but in Houston and SETX all I hear from machine shops is that can't hire enough machinist. If I remember correctly that is your trade? Should be able to find a job in this market if you want.

[DUKFVR]

Prayers Up & Good Luck. Hope the A/C doesn't cost you what mine did.

[AntlerCollector]

Originally Posted by Goldeneagle

I was hoping for two more, but they are going to start phasing out and I don't think us shop trash will make it to the end of 2024. I'll figure out something. I ain't never let my family down before, I ain't going to now.

My work has been trying to phase me out for two years now. I’m hanging on as long as I can, but I don’t see making it to retirement.


Best of luck with your air conditioner. Hope it’s an easy fix.

[Goldeneagle]

Originally Posted by Smart

He is a charter member of the TBH GOFs so that should tell ya..... he just got his 45 years of service paperweight or something..

Durn thing won't even make a good trotline weight. The sucker floats!

[breederbuck33]

I wish you were closer to the Beaumont area, if you are a machinist. I'm thinking pretty hard about buying a few machines and starting myself a little side business to piggy back off my full time job. We spend a lot of money doing simple machining, and someone like yourself with 46 years of experience would be very valuable to someone like myself!

Prayers up for the AC issue also! We got to our family lake house last weekend to find the capacitor was out and it was 94 degrees inside the house!

[Hogmauler]

You earned it!

[bigjohntex]

PM sent.

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[Man]

It was Raytheon right? I didn't know they were hurting. Sorry to hear this.

[Goldeneagle]

Originally Posted by Man

It was Raytheon right? I didn't know they were hurting. Sorry to hear this.

Raytheon Technologies. We merged with another company a while back.


Thanks to those sending PM's. I've got some things to work out so it may be a little bit before I can start somewhere else. I will keep y'all in my memory bank.

[Man]

Originally Posted by Goldeneagle

Raytheon Technologies. We merged with another company a while back.

Well I guess a lot of things could happen between now and 2024.

....In the meantime me and my group will still continue to protest outside your building until further notice.

[boy wonder]

Not sure that in todays litigious society, that was a wise announcement. Back injuries could sky rocket…….;(

[Ætheling]

Originally Posted by Goldeneagle

Thanks everyone. A/C guy is coming this afternoon. Hopefully its a quick and fairly cheap fix. Jason, the teeth might have to go on hold depending on the A/C situation. I wonder if BK is hiring.

Maybe they are but breakfast cafes all around have hiring signs out. You can spend the rest of your years serving eggs sunny side up. The way nature intended.


Seriously though, one door closes another opens.


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[hoythunter02]

Originally Posted by DUKFVR

Prayers Up & Good Luck. Hope the A/C doesn't cost you what mine did.

This, we had to replace an entire 7 year old unit last year…that was a hit.


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[Goldeneagle]

Originally Posted by hoythunter02

This, we had to replace an entire 7 year old unit last year…that was a hit.


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Our 12 year old unit is shot. Parts unavailable. Getting a new system next Friday. Going to be a hot week for the family.

[Gumbo Man]

Originally Posted by boy wonder

Not sure that in todays litigious society, that was a wise announcement. Back injuries could sky rocket…….;(

That was my first thought. A lot of companies won’t telegraph that move.

[DUKFVR]

Originally Posted by Goldeneagle

Our 12 year old unit is shot. Parts unavailable. Getting a new system next Friday. Going to be a hot week for the family.

Sorry to hear this. We just went through this.

[Smart]

Originally Posted by Goldeneagle

Our 12 year old unit is shot. Parts unavailable. Getting a new system next Friday. Going to be a hot week for the family.

Wow… sorry to hear that GE. 12 years is not horribly old. What brand is it?

[Smart]

Originally Posted by hoythunter02

This, we had to replace an entire 7 year old unit last year…that was a hit.


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No warranty on a 7 year unit?

[smokeless]

Sorry to hear about the closing. I too went through this. In Rockdale, we lost Alcoa , the smelter and atomizer. The mines and powerplant along with all the subcontractors. It was a bad time around here. My retirement plan went out the door. Keep your head up. I’m a firm believer that things happen for a reason. Keep the faith.

[Goldeneagle]

Originally Posted by Smart

Wow… sorry to hear that GE. 12 years is not horribly old. What brand is it?

Lennox. It's 92 in the house right now. Got a portable a/c unit on the way.

[Smart]

Originally Posted by Goldeneagle

Lennox. It's 92 in the house right now. Got a portable a/c unit on the way.

That’s some bad luck right there. The Lennoxes seem to be pretty solid machines in my research

[Mayhem]

Originally Posted by Smart

That’s some bad luck right there. The Lennoxes seem to be pretty solid machines in my research

Our house was built with a Lennox unit in it. It lasted 10 years.


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[Goldeneagle]

Originally Posted by Smart

That’s some bad luck right there. The Lennoxes seem to be pretty solid machines in my research

I'm not hearing good things about Lennox right now. Tech said they are having the most problems right now.


I think tomorrow I'll get a hotel room for us and get at least one night of relief.

[Smart]

Well hell....glad I didn't go that route.. Sorry man...

[TeamAmerica]

Randy sorry to hear about the bad luck! Hope it opens up something you can sink your teeth into. What size unit do you need? My mom's house is going to be bulldozed next month but her existing unit is a 3 ton with propane. Not sure if it could work for you.

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[BO-N-ARO]

Retirement is a good thing Randy!!!
Hope you have some cold air soon!!

[Burnadell]

Originally Posted by hpdrifter

Only 1 good thing to say about getting older, it beats not.

That’s a true statement !!!

I’m sorry to hear of this closing,Randy, but on the bright side, they gave some warning notice…better than getting a 2 week notice with no advance warning.

What reasons did they give for the closing? Is this division not profitable; corporate trying to squeeze out more profit by cutting costs? Any severance pay and package after 46 years?

Are you amenable to a move if an opening shows up in another town?

[Goldeneagle]

Originally Posted by TeamAmerica

Randy sorry to hear about the bad luck! Hope it opens up something you can sink your teeth into. What size unit do you need? My mom's house is going to be bulldozed next month but her existing unit is a 3 ton with propane. Not sure if it could work for you.

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Thanks for the offer, but no propane here. What sucks the most is the air handler is Lennox specific. Not compatible with other brands. Got to get the whole system.

Originally Posted by BO-N-ARO

Retirement is a good thing Randy!!!
Hope you have some cold air soon!!

I'm not ready yet, but may be a forced retirement.

Originally Posted by Burnadell

That’s a true statement !!!

I’m sorry to hear of this closing,Randy, but on the bright side, they gave some warning notice…better than getting a 2 week notice with no advance warning.

What reasons did they give for the closing? Is this division not profitable; corporate trying to squeeze out more profit by cutting costs? Any severance pay and package after 46 years?

Are you amenable to a move if an opening shows up in another town?

They gave us such a long winded messed up speech that I'm not sure why we're shutting down. They basically just told us it was a business decision. From what I hear, they're offering 10 weeks severance. Supposed to talk with HR next week, so I'll see how it goes. If I can make the rest of the year I go on medicare in January so insurance won't be a problem. Right now I'm waiting to here from my financial advisor about getting the money for the A/C. Got to pull it from my IRA. Our life has had many downs but we've always made it through. Good to have a good woman to lean on, because this is pushing my limits.

[perow]

Ho is doing your AC work?

[Goldeneagle]

Originally Posted by perow

Ho is doing your AC work?

Walker Air/Plumbing/Electric. The company Elliscountyhog used to own.

[32drawlength]

Hang in there Randy, prayers for you

[Goldeneagle]

Originally Posted by 32drawlength

Hang in there Randy, prayers for you

Thanks. we'll make it.