<begin rant> After six long and very stressful months, hubby's time of unemployment is over. He started his new job today - exactly 6 months to the day from when he got laid off from the hell hole known as the Kittery Trading Post.
Yep, I'm naming names now. I've wanted to let everyone know which company laid him off and how they treated their employees since the beginning, but was afraid it'd come back to bite us. I know there are a lot of people out there who care about how the companies they support treat their employees; if you're one of them, this is definitely not a company you want to support. Try Cabela'sor LL Bean instead. It's my hope that the combination of these two businesses being in Southern Maine will put the KTP out of business.
It's not just that they laid him off that pisses me off; it's the way they did it and the lack of appreciation for the 25 years of loyal service he gave to them. It wasn't just him either; there were several long-time employees laid off with NO severance package at all. I guess hubby should feel grateful for the three weeks severance he got. There's a lot more too; stuff that has just happened in the last week or so, but I won't get into that. Suffice it to say that if they're run out of business, that won't be enough justice in my book.
Can you tell that I'm still angry after all this time? If you knew the amount of stress we've endured over the last six months, you'd understand. The financial aspect was the least of it; the emotional roller coaster ride has been very hard for all of us.
The recent lack of support from certain family members has only added to the stress. </end rant>
The support of other family members (especially Dad & CJ), along with that of my very good friends (both in real life and here in Blogland) has helped tremendously, and for that I am very grateful. Thank you all so much.
I owe an extra special thank you to Patti and Roger, who listened to me and gave me support whenever I needed it. Without their friendship, I think I'd have gone stark raving mad (although at times, I think Patti thought I already had). Thanks guys, I love ya!
Now on a completely different note; a reminder:
You still have time to enter my contest; just leave your entry on the contest post before midnight on Thursday, the 24th and you could win a prize. I will reveal what the prizes will be tomorrow or Wednesday and choose and reveal the winners on Friday.
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