Day -7 -- Finally Looks Like it is Real

Howdy all,

On Monday, I received and email from an H.R. person. And extremely impersonal one. One they sent out individually to a bunch of people, just changing the salutation name with the first name from personnel records. Basically it stated that per the notification back in May, my position is being eliminated and I am to bring my laptop and access card to room @### at 10:00 am on 12/20 where i will be given a copy of the Severance and Release documents to sign, and that I should bring any personal property since I will then be escorted out of the building.

Because I know of a few of the others with the 12/20 end-date, I know they got the same email. This was not done as a meeting invite — they apparently don’t want us to know who else will be there (my assumption!!).

There will be no exit interview. No chance to ask personal questions.

While I am leaving happily and do not have to worry about the future, many of the people will. But we will all show up there at 10:00 am and see the others, and wonder why we are being treated like used chewing gum.

Not a classy move by H.R. nor manglement.

On a better note, Social Security contacted me, and I now know when I’ll get my paperwork and first check and answers to other questions.

And with FINALLY having written proof of my termination from the Office, and a pretty good understanding of what financial dates will be for their final payments to me, I can plan better how to sell my home down here, and buy up north.

The first appointment with a real estate agency is set for 1/8/2020. Between 12/20 and then, I will continue to declutter the house and see if I can get a professional cleaning team in. I have been filling up the bi-weekly trash pickup with things I don’t want to go with me.

Also set up to have my truck given the 20K servicing on my first non-working work-day. I’ll end up getting up almost at the same time and driving right by the Office on my way to the dealer. Gee, I sure hope I don’t stop by habit.. Not bloody likely!!!!!!

So that’s the update for today.

Enjoy