Wise Decision Indeed

With all the changes that are forthcoming, I have been a tad bit apprehensive about my decision to "start over" with the new company. I did a little research to see just what types of positions the current employer might have available for me and my need for transferring home.They do have several opportunities available over in Bama. But I have yet to pursue them any further.

And now I am glad that I haven't!!!!!!

The current employer is taking the loss of this contract very personal. Along with another major account that I recently found out they lost as well! Both to the "new" company.

The current employer has made promises of grandeur to anyone who decides to stick with them!

Well now..

For those who decide to make the switch, hell hath no fury!!

I was completely shocked to learn some disturbing news this week. An extremely spiteful decision on their part, the present company has mandated that all supplies and parts currently in the shop will be discarded before the new company takes over.. They have no intention of even selling the items to the new guys... They went so far as to say that they will haul it to the dump if need be. WOW.. And no new items will be ordered... Um, hello, we still have 3 months until the transition... I need wiper blades, an oil change perhaps....

Even worse, the site manager in our Tennessee facility has been offered the option to transfer..
BTW, Homer will not be given the opportunity. It is official!! So Long Sucka. So, B has been offered the option and has been debating it for a week or so. This week, Corporate goes into her office (at the Aluminum Co) and demands to know her position. She told them that she was seriously considering making the switch and they FIRED HER ON THE SPOT!! On Monday, after a weeks vacation! Then they threatened to have her escorted off the property...

The Aluminum Co stepped in at this point and said that they would do no such thing... She would have time to gather her things and exit at a leisurely pace...After all, this is not the Trucking Company's Facility.... OMG!! Can you believe this...... B has worked with the Trucking Company for over 20 years and she is terminated with no warning because she is considering the transfer.

Next in line is our site assistant... She is just a doll, and VERY efficient, unlike Homer.. She runs the office with absolutely no conflicts whatsoever, when Homer is off... Well, we the drivers are all very concerned for her "safety" We have all made our pleas to her to "fend off the dragon"
Simply put, we told her to lie thru her teeth... "Um, yes, I am planning to stay with the Trucking Company" We would hate to lose her, even if it would only be for 3 months. So she is prepared and has made the call to the new company. They assured her that no matter what happens in the next few days, her new job is secure!! They will even find her a temporary position to put her in until the transfer is complete. That is what they also did with B... She went to work the very next day with the new company, but DAMN how inconvenient is that...To be forced into a temp position for 3 months because someones drawers are up their crack.

Needless to say, I am in no way going to feel any negative emotion about this transfer after all that has happened this week... That sealed the deal for me!! I knew the Trucking Company was_______, but I had no idea how unscrupulous they were....


EDIT: To eliminate confusion, I might add that The Trucking Company threatened to escort B off of the Aluminum Co's property.... The Alum Co stood up for her . The New Trucking CO, also did their part by finding her immediate employment, at an alternate location until the Evil Ones were officially gone!!