Well, this week the overtime ended. Still don't have all the bills caught up, but that's beside the point.
We were also informed that because our costs are too high, some of the jobs are being moved to China. At first it was told to us it was "oh, just some of the older mounts," but then the next day it was revealed it was one of our most popular mounts (Ford truck). And that this was a trial run, to see if China can meet our "quality goals" (Hah!) and delivery time and cost (Double Hah, like they can't???). Well, even though it wasn't stated explicitly, I can see within a year or two, I will be out of a job. Maybe even sooner. Ever since our parent company sold us to a "venture capital" company in California two years ago, this has been in the back of our minds. But we hoped it wouldn't happen.
So, for all of you in the northeast that sees a Fisher plow this winter, know that it's no longer going to be made in the USA. Maybe we can get Boss plows (our closest competition) to come in and buy our building.
So like where on earth is a 53 year old female going to find a good paying job around here??? Guess I'll have to practice saying, "Would you like fried with your order?"
We were also informed that because our costs are too high, some of the jobs are being moved to China. At first it was told to us it was "oh, just some of the older mounts," but then the next day it was revealed it was one of our most popular mounts (Ford truck). And that this was a trial run, to see if China can meet our "quality goals" (Hah!) and delivery time and cost (Double Hah, like they can't???). Well, even though it wasn't stated explicitly, I can see within a year or two, I will be out of a job. Maybe even sooner. Ever since our parent company sold us to a "venture capital" company in California two years ago, this has been in the back of our minds. But we hoped it wouldn't happen.
So, for all of you in the northeast that sees a Fisher plow this winter, know that it's no longer going to be made in the USA. Maybe we can get Boss plows (our closest competition) to come in and buy our building.
So like where on earth is a 53 year old female going to find a good paying job around here??? Guess I'll have to practice saying, "Would you like fried with your order?"