I'm feeling a little freaked out at the moment. All this talk of American Airlines going bankrupt has me quite nervous and worried. I worry alot about things in general but knowing that my husbands employer might go belly up is really taking it's toll.
The company isn't talking. They have gone on record to say this is not what they want but not out of the question. They have just placed an order with Boeing for the biggest airplane order in aviation history but that means nothing. Many companies do these types of things and then turn right around and file chapter 11.
The rumours out at the airport are leaning towards scare tactics. AA is financially strapped and they are over due signing contracts. With them pulling this move it looks like they are folding when all it is is the company trying to panic people into signing contracts for a lot less money. The union is reassuring it's people that it won't happen. I sure wish they would come over to my house and reassure me.
Jacob is calm, he always is. I joke with him that we need to light a fire under his backside just to get him moving. He says his job is fine, that nothing will happen and that I have to stop worrying. When I suggested that we all go ahead and see the dentist, and all of our doctors just in case we don't have health insurance soon, he rolled his eyes at me.
I can't just sit back and do nothing with this looming over my head.
Corporate greed sucks.
4 comments:
I know...the "economic recovery" or whatever they want to call it sucks! My daughter lost her job(special ed teacher)& is having an awful time finding another one. Keeping my fingers & toes crossed for you!
So sorry you're experiencing this. It's awful for sure! We just went through a large number of layoffs and more are to come. And - it's the government! In the past a government job was safe but, no longer.
Praying for you and your family.
Honey I am so sorry. We have been through this too, and it is nerve wrecking not to have stability. Maybe your hubby can put some feelers out there for other companies to see if there is any interest/opportunities (just in case?). You never know, it may be worth a move career wise?
And it never hurts to prepare for the worst and hope for the best. It kept us afloat when the economy took a nose dive and hubby was out of work.
Sending lots of positive thoughts and prayers your way and hoping this is all talk and scare tactics. There could be some truth to the rumors, so start acting on it now and listen to your gut.
Sorry to hear it. It's so hard having that kind-of thing hanging over your head! We've been in limbo over here for 4 years now with Jeff's company barely above water. Some days I just wanna pull my hair out. Some days I drink wine. :-)
But seriously, hang in there. Chances are, Jacob is right and things will be just fine. To quote a song Ruby learned at school..."Think Happy Thoughts, Happy Thoughts!" :-)
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