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To: yard_man who wrote (119218)	9/2/2001 2:04:26 AM
From: clochard	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 436258

If the government wants to micromanage the financial and economic aspects of our daily life, then they should accept the responsibility of their actions and at least guarantee a practical level of unemployment insurance, i.e. at least 70% of the former pay level for at least 18 months. This is the case in many European countries.

To: yard_man who wrote (119218)	9/4/2001 9:16:46 AM
From: Jack of All Trades	Respond to of 436258

Sorry to here about that... I know some backplane facilities are getting some work, but Teradyne I heard just went through a semi voluntary layoff. I heard they were offering 6 mnths serverance and additional 2 weeks for every year seniority... We just took 3 orders last week for four machines, one was a 2 machine deal to existing customer... Was just at corp for a sales meeting and I got my cap raised by 33% and they wacked my commish back a bit to make me chase the cap... I think I will probably not make the cap this year, hence making less, but last year was my best by 2x. If I do what I did this past year I'll still be happy. PM with what your bother did, maybe I know some people if he is willing to move... Currently the PCB industry is still lacking talented individuals, most of the layoffs have been what I call "dead wood." People lacking in experience that were highered to fill a void without the proper experience...