- Jan 12, 2004
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...that the corporate HQ in Dallas has decided to move our department (technology) there.
I'm in need to help! I have a few questions. (Cliff notes at the end, full story follows)
So he called to tell me that bad news. The only details he had for me were, " We (all 500 employees) have anywhere from 60 days to 13 months, depending on the individual. I wanted to get ahold of you before you got to work so you didnt walk into this. I'm sorry, I don't have any more information other than you have a meeting with HR at 3:50pm." God, I didnt know what to say. I was speechless. As some of you know, I'm getting married (check my sig) next year, so my initial thoughts after hanging up were concerning the wedding and my fiancee. I already felt like I let her down. After all, my fiancee and I are paying for everything and this would drastically effect it! I sat down, gathered my thoughts, and called my fiancee to let her know that there was a possibility my job could be gone in 60 days, worst case scenario. I beleive in being open about everything and besides, she deserves to know about this. She took the news well and assured me that we would do "what ever it takes to get the wedding to work....even if that means running off to Vegas" (how cool is she?!).
I went to work roughly 2 hours later and awaited my meeting with HR. Everyone at work was expectantly quiet and unusocial. I double checked the schedule to make sure I was at 3:50 and to see which HR personel I would be meeting with. Great, my meeting was at 3:50, but it was with the HR manager. Her reputation proceeded her, and was not good at all. I was a bit nervous to be honest with you.
At 3:50 pm I went upstairs and met with the HR lady. She informed me that my job would be expiring here in Q4 fiscal year. Not quite sure where exactly where that landed, she informed me that that falls under March-May of next year (!). "Yes!", I screamed in my head. She said, "this contract asures you that you will have a job with us until Q4, and that this is what your severance package includes." Curious about if the NOC was moved sooner than planned, I asked her some questions about this binding contract. she informed me, " If we move operations sooner, say December 31st -then we have to pay you until March. This is a binding agreement." I was so excited and happy that I was going to be employed for another year.
I walked back down stairs and bumped into the VP of technology. She said "Hey, I need to talk to you!" (I swollowed my tongue! Oh no, they want to pull back my date and fumble the contract! I thought). She said "But not now....give me two hours. We must discuss something".
Two hours later I show up at her office and sit down. Turns out they want to take me to Dallas with them and wanted to know if I would be up for that. Wow, wasnt expecting this! I screamed, "Yes!" internally again. I mean, I was already excited at the fact that they were guarenteeing my employment for a year. I told her I would consider it, but would need to see the paper work, the offer, and discuss this with my fiancee. Wooo hooo! So happy now! The future is looking bright! But, I do have some questions for you Dallas/Texas guys!
Cliff Notes
- Boss calls and informed me that our department is being relocated to another state, Dallas. My job could be over within 60 days.
- I get to work and talk to HR for more info, and they inform me that I have until March of next year, YAY!.
- I bump into VP of technology going back to my desk, she wants to see me in her office for a meeting.
- At meeting she informs me that the company wants to bring me to Dallas with them, and will move me there. All other details have not been formalized yet.
Questions!
Here is my question for you Dallas guys.
1) What is Dallas like?
2) I live in California right now. Anyone moved from Cali to Texas or more specifically, Dallas?
3) Sales tax in Cali is 7.75%. Sales tax in Texas is 6.26%, correct?
4) There is no state tax? If so, then that means I would be getting a pseudo "raise" in pay.
5) Whats housing like out there? I looked a little on the web and saw some good prices.
6) Whats the weather like there?
7) Is there really tornados?
8) If so, how bad?
9) What are the schools like? I've heard some good things.
10) Are the lakes there nice?
11) What are the people like?
12) Anyhting else you can tell me?
Thanks in advanced guys!
I'm in need to help! I have a few questions. (Cliff notes at the end, full story follows)
So he called to tell me that bad news. The only details he had for me were, " We (all 500 employees) have anywhere from 60 days to 13 months, depending on the individual. I wanted to get ahold of you before you got to work so you didnt walk into this. I'm sorry, I don't have any more information other than you have a meeting with HR at 3:50pm." God, I didnt know what to say. I was speechless. As some of you know, I'm getting married (check my sig) next year, so my initial thoughts after hanging up were concerning the wedding and my fiancee. I already felt like I let her down. After all, my fiancee and I are paying for everything and this would drastically effect it! I sat down, gathered my thoughts, and called my fiancee to let her know that there was a possibility my job could be gone in 60 days, worst case scenario. I beleive in being open about everything and besides, she deserves to know about this. She took the news well and assured me that we would do "what ever it takes to get the wedding to work....even if that means running off to Vegas" (how cool is she?!).
I went to work roughly 2 hours later and awaited my meeting with HR. Everyone at work was expectantly quiet and unusocial. I double checked the schedule to make sure I was at 3:50 and to see which HR personel I would be meeting with. Great, my meeting was at 3:50, but it was with the HR manager. Her reputation proceeded her, and was not good at all. I was a bit nervous to be honest with you.
At 3:50 pm I went upstairs and met with the HR lady. She informed me that my job would be expiring here in Q4 fiscal year. Not quite sure where exactly where that landed, she informed me that that falls under March-May of next year (!). "Yes!", I screamed in my head. She said, "this contract asures you that you will have a job with us until Q4, and that this is what your severance package includes." Curious about if the NOC was moved sooner than planned, I asked her some questions about this binding contract. she informed me, " If we move operations sooner, say December 31st -then we have to pay you until March. This is a binding agreement." I was so excited and happy that I was going to be employed for another year.
I walked back down stairs and bumped into the VP of technology. She said "Hey, I need to talk to you!" (I swollowed my tongue! Oh no, they want to pull back my date and fumble the contract! I thought). She said "But not now....give me two hours. We must discuss something".
Two hours later I show up at her office and sit down. Turns out they want to take me to Dallas with them and wanted to know if I would be up for that. Wow, wasnt expecting this! I screamed, "Yes!" internally again. I mean, I was already excited at the fact that they were guarenteeing my employment for a year. I told her I would consider it, but would need to see the paper work, the offer, and discuss this with my fiancee. Wooo hooo! So happy now! The future is looking bright! But, I do have some questions for you Dallas/Texas guys!
Cliff Notes
- Boss calls and informed me that our department is being relocated to another state, Dallas. My job could be over within 60 days.
- I get to work and talk to HR for more info, and they inform me that I have until March of next year, YAY!.
- I bump into VP of technology going back to my desk, she wants to see me in her office for a meeting.
- At meeting she informs me that the company wants to bring me to Dallas with them, and will move me there. All other details have not been formalized yet.
Questions!
Here is my question for you Dallas guys.
1) What is Dallas like?
2) I live in California right now. Anyone moved from Cali to Texas or more specifically, Dallas?
3) Sales tax in Cali is 7.75%. Sales tax in Texas is 6.26%, correct?
4) There is no state tax? If so, then that means I would be getting a pseudo "raise" in pay.
5) Whats housing like out there? I looked a little on the web and saw some good prices.
6) Whats the weather like there?
7) Is there really tornados?
8) If so, how bad?
9) What are the schools like? I've heard some good things.
10) Are the lakes there nice?
11) What are the people like?
12) Anyhting else you can tell me?
Thanks in advanced guys!
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