It is unfortunate, but my wife was squarely in the middle of this "ground zero".
After 25 years at GM, she was walked out last Tuesday, meaning she gets the opportunity to start a brand new spanking career, and we get to practice living on one income in the event it takes a while for her to find another job.
We were well prepared for this possibility, but like anything else it has been a period of adjustment akin to a death or divorce. There is the typical shock/denial, the anger, etc. I am proud of her, she walked out with head held high, professionally, and without drama. She had indications that this may be coming, the first of which was the transfer of her group's job responsibilities to GM's Mexico headquarters.
My wife and I are among the last of a generation of workers that has a pension, and settled into a corporate career for life at the same company from hire-in to retirement.
I watch people who came out of school just a scant 5-10 years after my wife and me, and I would say that the multiple-corporate job seems to be the norm now, rather than the occasional exception.
So, now onwards to the future. Along with the subtle reminder that the only constant is that of change.
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I am sorry to hear about your wifes job and thoughs of other GM works. I wish her the best in finding a new and exciting career opportunity.
The days of a life time career with one company seems to be at an end. I am currently at one of the Fortune 500 companys where spending your career with the company was the norm. I am still hanging in even though the company has started to whittle down the lifers. This is the first job I got after college and I hope to finish my career here, but if not I am looking forward to seeing what exciting opportunities are out there.
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The best of luck to the both of you. May this open a door to a new beginning.
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One of the few places that still offer lifetime employment is Higher Ed and it is called Tenure. I sure hope all things work out for you and your wife. Agree with smartin that this will be the beginning of something--hopefully better!
Very sorry to hear about this. These are tough times and I am not sure what the way corporations are currently managing the talent is for the best in the long run. I wish you and your wife the best.
I have been on the same boat for about 5 months now, good luck and hope the job market improves.
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Sorry to hear this. On the bright side she will now have time to enjoy her Coupe.
Went through the job loss in April and it took a while to find something else. There are jobs available, you just have to dig a little and use all of those connections made over 25 years at GM. Good luck with the hunt.
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Wishing the best for your family.
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I am really sorry to hear this. Especially for a fellow two Kappa family.
We have been through the same thing this year. My wife lost her job and had to take a 50% pay cut. And my business is off at least 50%.
But you know what? We both really still enjoy our little race cars, keeps our attitudes positive and smiles on our faces. We have just made adjustments elsewhere to keep the boat afloat. And that is the key, just keep your head above water and do what you have to, things have a way of working out. At the end of the day, material possessions really don't matter, even the Kappas. (however that will be the last things we let go. )
I am willing to bet you that by a year or two from now, your wife will look back and say, "hell, that wasn't so bad".
Wow. Sorry to hear that you've been adversely affected, but glad to know that your wife chose the timing of her exit. You are correct in your observation of the changing American corporate landscape. It's been evolving this way for the past fifteen years since the multi-nationals don't want to be on the hook for legacy costs. Classifying their temporary work force as "independent consultants" solves that problem.
Best of luck to you both.
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Discussions have not helped me and I had professional help. Both Solstice's have helped (Sherry knows), but it will always hurt.
At the end of the day, material possessions really don't matter, even the Kappas. (however that will be the last things we let go. 
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