Not so bad

[Rocket Scientist]

Awhile back I had posted that my company had replaced me as an automation specialist whilst I was out having cancer. I was pretty bummed as one would expect. Now that I'm back, it appears that it was one individuals decision and not shared by anyone else there. It may be a blessing in disguise. The fellow they hired as my replacement (a friend of mine who's been a contractor in our plant for 18 years) is being run into the ground. As in 12+ hour days, 7 days a week, on call always etc. As for me I'm back to being more of an electronic troubleshooter and machine tuner. My pay didn't change, and I walk out whistling at the end of the shift. Maybe I'm just rationalizing, but it looks like I may have gotten the better end of the deal.

 

[mexican]

Glad it worked out for you for the better,

 

[STRIPES]

That is just terrific.

Similarly, when I was out for the same reason, I contracted all the work out to someone else who was just getting his company started. He had the man power and needed the work but very little equipment. I had the work and the equipment and no way to get it done. It was a blessing in disguise. Now that I am back closer to good health, I work at what I can do (the cherry jobs) and contract out the heavier jobs. Setting new productivity records, gross revenue and better bottom line. Almost back to the financial position BC (before cancer).

Glad to hear you are doing better, Fred.

 

[Speedy]

Also glad that it is working for you. The business world is just plain mean these days. When I read/hear companies complain about the lack of employee loyalty, I have to laugh as loyalty only works when it is valued by both parties.

Too bad about your buddy though. I will bet that he was not informed of the expectations (read: demands) that would be placed upon him once he accepted the position. The new motto seems to be: Burn em' out and replace them with someone even cheaper (read: fewer benefits and cheaper insurance.)

Only too late will most managers realize the knowledge of an organization resides in its oldest members and that without a method of transference to newer members, the organization is doomed to continously "re-invent the wheel."

 

[Rocket Scientist]

Too bad about your buddy though. I will bet that he was not informed of the expectations (read: demands) that would be placed upon him once he accepted the position. The new motto seems to be: Burn em' out and replace them with someone even cheaper (read: fewer benefits and cheaper insurance.)

I feel sorry for the guy and am helping him as much as I can. It goes against my grain a little, but he initially turned the job down until they told him I was all ready out of the picture regardless of whether he took the job or not. I'm not going to be bitter, jealous etc. I'm a bigger man than that. The people in my plant feel the individual (he's from our sister plant and has been tasked with "bringing our plant up to speed") made a mistake. Nobody is laughing and saying "ha ha you got demoted". Feeling the support of my co-workers has made this a lot easier.

 

[warp9.9]

Awhile back I had posted that my company had replaced me as an automation specialist whilst I was out having cancer. I was pretty bummed as one would expect. Now that I'm back, it appears that it was one individuals decision and not shared by anyone else there. It may be a blessing in disguise. The fellow they hired as my replacement (a friend of mine who's been a contractor in our plant for 18 years) is being run into the ground. As in 12+ hour days, 7 days a week, on call always etc. As for me I'm back to being more of an electronic troubleshooter and machine tuner. My pay didn't change, and I walk out whistling at the end of the shift. Maybe I'm just rationalizing, but it looks like I may have gotten the better end of the deal.

I know what you mean Fred My job was cut due to sequestering so I took a step down with saved pay. Now I do less have less stress for the same pay
I have to wear a tie now but hell its not bad
I might just stay longer then next year and ride the wave !!!!!!!!!

 

[scot in exile]

Glad it worked out for you Fred

 

[vanguard138]

There is always a silver lining Fred, just hard to find sometimes. Glad it is working out, I was really pissed when I first heard.

 

[Rolltide100]

Great news Fred glad that worked to your advantage. I have been with the same Company 29 years and with two hip replacements this past year and a life flight in 2010 I have been on their Radar. I sent them a letter a month ago telling them I am throwing in the towel December 2nd of this year. Now it seems I am flying under the Radar with less than 90 days till exit.
A hard cruel corporate world it is. Next summer should find me removing more bugs and road grime from my second love.
Looking forward to it for sure!