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Old 04-05-2004, 08:11 AM
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14 years Senior Electrical Engineer for Motorola's Automotive Division (Telematics/OnStar). If things keep going the way they are I will be referring back to this thread for leads on my next job.
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Old 04-05-2004, 08:26 AM
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Work for General Motors at the Technical Center where it all begins. Design and Engineering. Mechanical Controls such as Electronic Throttle Controls, Shift Controls, Clutch Controls etc. Various models include 2006/2007 STS, Deville and others I can not say. Been there since 1990. I am 38 now. Alot of Design is being shipped overseas. Kind of scary.
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What District do you work in,I was employed by UPS for over 20 years until I had to take a Medical Retirement.I started as a Plant Engineering Mechanic,then worked as an Auto Mech for 1 year then went into Management for the last 15 years.I SERVED ALL MY TOUR in the SE Texas District.I did have many opportunities to meet many nice UPS Employees around the Country during my TOUR OF DUTY with UPS.Hang in there those last few years,it should be a breeze for you as long as you have been there.Keep those vehicles rolling so the Stock prices RISE RISE RISE like a hot air baloon!

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Old 04-06-2004, 02:23 AM
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Hi Bob, I work in the No. Ill district and have worked in this area all along. I started as a full time employee as a mechanic at 21 years old. I have seen management come and go some good some bad. The only complaint is they never let hourly buy the stock until the early 90s. In the early 90s when the stock was available to us I actually sold my Yenko Camaro and bought some. Actually I dont know what would have been a better investment The Yenko or the stock. I have made it this far and also have met some great people and acquired some life long friends, the rest should be easy.
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Old 04-06-2004, 03:37 AM
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Darren, Does work look dim?
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Sam- The last few years I have somehow survived a number of layoffs. Now with the new commander on board it has been very quiet. I am hoping that he is willing to invest in us rather than replace us. At least our stock is moving upward. Thanks for asking.
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Old 04-07-2004, 01:36 AM
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Have been an electrican for 28 years. Since 9/11 we have been slow. We don't do residential so when Merck, Smith Kline, and any steel companies that are left in this country don't spend money....we are out of work. I know things are cyclical, but it is hard to get ahead let alone keep up. Puts my car stuff and hobbies on the back burner, maybe even off the stove!! Sam
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