My vacation has been completely ruined...........

It is either going or not going to happen regardless. Go and enjoy yourself; it could all be for nothing.

 

+1, it is what it is. nothing's going to change it, seriously, go enjoy yourselves.

 

If your wife is an Engineer, she has an education and practical experience that are very portable. Engineers are in-demand everywhere.

 

What the hell, go have fun. Last time that happened at my place I told them to be damn sure they called me on St. John if I got laid off, 'cause I'd have stayed for an extra couple of weeks

 

Mexico = vacation?

 

I have been through it and it sucks. But on the bright side, your wife may have a head start finding something before the rest of Chrysler's people are let go.

She might find that she enjoys a small company much more. Times have changed and she may actually have more security working for one.

As for Michigan, I'm not sure it will ever be what it once was, manufacturing-wise.

 

I've been "outplaced" a couple of times, it has always worked out better than the job I had before.

The lesson I learned the first time was to not be over-financed. That 2-income mortgage would never fit my comfort level.

I built a large shop attached to my house and am wrenching on Italian toys now.

Spend the vacation considering your options (there are a lot of them) but don't forget to have fun.

 

Life is too short for worry. Worry is the worst waste of time and energy.

 

Well, when I meant 'portable', I meant on a national scale...I've had to move from PA to MD to SC to MA in 12 years....that's the 'new American Economy'....you move to where the jobs are, and they do move around. Lose a job, find another - maybe its in the state you're in, maybe its in another state. That's life. You really can't put-down roots anywhere unless you have your own business and work for yourself. Look on the bright side...you have a wife who loves you. Screw worrying about the 'stuff'.

 

I wish your wife the best.

I'm a firm believer that everything happens for a reason. Bigger and better things are always around the corner.

 

My heart goes out to you.

It is awful when you worry about problems over which you have no control.

Good luck with it.

 

I don't see the Rust Belt real estate market getting any better than it is now.

 

Losing a parent or child while on vacation is a completely ruined vacation. You've got your health and someone with exprience as an engineer will never starve. A matter of perspective. Enjoy your vacation.

 

Here is to shed some light on the situation.

Think of the worst case situation. I know that there probably is alot of "ins" and "outs" that I and the rest of the board are unaware of, but truely, what is the worst that can happen? Will you lose your wife? will you die? No. I hope that this doesn't come across as cocky or arrogant, but really though, as long as you have eachother ( your wife and yourself ) im sure that you two can work through anything, just as im sure you have in the past. You seem like a strong willed gentleman that really can work through anything. Mone and bills will still come, i know, BUT, maybe the solution to the problem really is going on a vacation to relax those nerves. Have a drink or two and just enjoy what you have. There is SOOOO many more people in worse situations than yourself ( again not to sound mean ). You have the support of the rest of your family and I know that you will figure it out, whatever it may be. So keep your head up and what i like to say " JUST GIVE 'ER "

Staying positive is the best way to get around these types of situations. Stressing yourself is the worst thing to do. Get a pad or paper and sit down with the 'Mam, and get a plan.
Next, have fun in Mexico. I hope you have a great trip!!!


Ian

 

I hope your worry is for nothing, and she is able to keep her job. If not, you might want to be pro-active with your mortgage company, and let them know you may have issues in the near future, and are they willing to work with you on payments. With the chaos in the housing/mortgage business, I'm sure they don't want another house to sell to themselves at a foreclosure sale, and would want to work with you to keep some money coming in. Best of luck, just don't drink the water in Mexico.

 

Had to see this one coming, again. Just try to forget it.

 

Having your wife get killed while in Mexico would be a "completely ruined vacation". A layoff before you leave is nothing. If your wife is going to worry about it and constantly talk about it the whole time, maybe you should not go. Sound like she's the one that going to ruin your vacation.

 

Really, who could do that?

 

I can't wait to leave MI when I graduate...you should do the same, for your own good! And btw, if you work at CTC, I'm about a mile or two away.

 

Geeze man that's quite a comparison.

 

Yes it is, but the housing market is bad almost all over the country so you will get a great deal on the next house you buy if you have to do that. In the end it will be a wash (or close to it). Good luck to you and your wife.