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Well I'm not sure if that's an accurate title for this post or not. Ya see I was laid off my job of 3 years back on December 30th. This was the place that I got out of the military to go to work for, well one of my reason for separating. Anyway I worked my butt off there 6 days a week between 55 and 60 hrs every week. So when they "let me go" I was all, WTF!!! Now most people would be all worried and panicky. But I started the job hunt immediately and started sending out my resume as soon as I got home. And not saying I didn't have my moments, but for the most part I was like an extended Christmas vacation, and I actually enjoyed spending time with my family without trying to kill one another. Not sure if it was a smart thing or not but I cashed out my 401k from there and paid off about 4 small loans!!! Whoohoo!!! And been squeakin by on what we had in savings, a small severance, and the "HUGE" (sarcasm) amount I get for unemployment. Luckily me starting the "job hunt" when I did paid off in a big way. This coming Monday, February 3rd I'll be starting my new job with ULA (United Launch Alliance), if your not familiar with them they are a joint effort between Lockheed and Boeing and build the Atlas and Delta rockets for NASA, USAF,NRO and some civilian companies. I'll be on second shift after my orientation and my initial training, (meaning I can sleep in  ) not much traffic, ( but it is about a 45 min RIDE!!  ) OH, its about 1.5 milies from my local Triumph dealer! Primarily shooting X-RAY, so nice and clean, indoor and air conditioned. And..... get this...... it starts out at $2 more per hour than I was making!!!!! Not many people can say this but it was a huge blessing to get "laid off" 
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New Tires
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Lemons, lemonade, congrats! 
Every normal man must be tempted, at times, to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats.
H. L. Mencken
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Stickman Yogi
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Right on, Matt! 
Live to love, love to live.
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Worn Saddle
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Worn Saddle
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Congratulations, Dude! Glad you landed on your feet! 
Fidelis et Fortis
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Saddle Sore
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I just wanna hug you, boy ! 
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Loquacious
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way to go. you can buy me supper when i come for a visit!
we should do this every weekend!
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Fe Butt
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Always great hearin' a story with a happy ending, Matt!
Yep! Just like a good Single Malt Scotch, you might call me "an acquired taste" TOO.(among the many OTHER things you may care to call me, of course)
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Monkey Butt
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Congratulations Matt... Always nice to hear some good news...
Ray(UK)
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Loquacious
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Quote:
Always great hearin' a story with a happy ending, Matt!
Yes, "happy endings" ARE GREAT!!! 
Good luck Matt! 
And you may see me tonight
With an illegal smile
J. Prine
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Oil Expert
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Oil Expert
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outstanding. Also: rockets!
Last edited by Bill; 02/02/2014 9:36 PM.
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Should be Riding
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Should be Riding
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congrats on your new job, sounds like you really came out ahead!
Always remember to be yourself. Unless you suck. Then pretend to be someone else.
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~Brent
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"Nothing you can be is more terrible than what I am." ~ 2007 Black Speedmaster!!
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Banned
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Congrats! I got lucky about 5 yrs ago and landed a good job doing milspec and aerospace equipment. Its great work if you can get it,glad ya got it!
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Should be Riding
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Thanks guys, much appreciated. Really diggin it so far.
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