For the past 10 years I've been managing IT for a $20 Million company in SW FL. Thought for sure I would retire with that employer as the business had been around since 1959. 10 months ago we were acquired by a $6 Billion company and most of what I did is now handled by corporate in OH.
Although the future is a bit uncertain, I am currently enjoying the benifites of such a large organization including a pension plan and great insurance coverage.
It looks like our plant will remain open for at least another year - but my closest ties are to sales and marketing so I am trying to build my value in those areas. So far so good. Moving to Ohio at some point could be an option in order to remain with my new employer, but I also have to think of my two boys (8 and 12) who I see every weekend. Tough choices may lie ahead. Wish me luck...
- Dave Cook
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For the past 10 years I've been managing IT for a $20 Million company in SW FL. Thought for sure I would retire with that employer as the business had been around since 1959. 10 months ago we were acquired by a $6 Billion company and most of what I did is now handled by corporate in OH. Although the future is a bit uncertain, I am currently enjoying the benifites of such a large organization including a pension plan and great insurance coverage. It looks like our plant will remain open for at least another year - but my closest ties are to sales and marketing so I am trying to build my value in those areas. So far so good. Moving to Ohio at some point could be an option in order to remain with my new employer, but I also have to think of my two boys (8 and 12) who I see every weekend. Tough choices may lie ahead. Wish me luck... - Dave Cook