The Big Layoff

There has been a rumor going around the past couple of weeks that Airtex was going to lay off 30-50 "company" people. And, since I know how rumors are around Airtex, I didn't believe a word of it. It appears, however, that there really is a bit of truth to every rumor. Although they had their numbers wrong, 19 company employees were permanently laid off yesterday and today. We lost four in my department. I am very thankful to still have my job, but those who lost their jobs this week really need to be kept in everyone's prayers. I know it isn't easy to find jobs in this area, especially ones that pay as well and have benefits like Airtex. And, one of the hardest things is that many of us lost people that we have worked with everyday and have become friends with. The ones of us who still have our jobs are also having to take on the work of those who have left. Rough week.