I start my new job on July 9th!

[azasadny]

Well, after Beth (my wife) lost her job on Friday, it was especially nice to be notified that Ford is hiring me as a full-time salaried employee, starting on July 9th.

I have 11 1/2 years at Ford and took a salaried voluntary buyout back in 2/2007, then worked as a computer consultant, on contract at various client sites. Needless to say, I'm earning far less as a consultant (contractor) than I earned at Ford and I really hate being a contractor. My company treats me well, but it's just not for me. I started the interview process way back in March, and it took this long because it's a new process for Ford to rehire someone who took a buyout. One of the terms of the buyout was that I couldn't be rehired, so they had to get that approved and it took many many months.

I'm very happy to be going back to Ford as I enjoy the work, the people are great and the office is 8 miles from our home. I'll be making substantially more $ which helps us a lot, especially since Beth is now looking for a full-time teaching position.

The timing for this could not have been better and we are very thankful for this opportunity. After being miserable for 5 years, it will be nice to look forward to going to work and getting cool projects from design to implementation. I'm in IT security and I'll be working with many of the people I used to work with and that's a very good thing!

[saxen]

Woot woot!! Congrats! Must feel good to get back at it!

[pete3799]

Good for you Art.
Ford doesn't make gas grills do they?

[MRM]

Art, let me be the first (oops third) to congratulate you. Good for you. Couldn't be happier to hear you got everything squared away. Good luck and I hope you retire from Ford in 20 years, enjoying a happy and prosperous retirement.

[BRPORSCHE]

This is great news!

[red-beard]

Congrats!

[UconnTim97]

Congratulations!

[Hugh R]

Nice, I was a consultant for many years (decades) and looking back I really hated it. Congrats.

[azasadny]

Thanks, guys, I really appreciate that! Hey, I fired up the gas grill tonight and no fireballs!! I need to buy a lottery tocket!

[rouxroux]

Very good news Art! We don't always know the "how or why", but just keep looking UP!

[notfarnow]

congrats! It's always great to feel like your on a solid footing!

[Reg]

Congrats from the other side of the bridge Art. I like my Ford

[Shaun @ Tru6]

Originally Posted by notfarnow

congrats! It's always great to feel like your on a solid footing!

Especially if he doesn't burn it off!

Congratulations Art!

[RWebb]

Congratulations! Should I buy a new Mustang?

And, reward Daisey with a nice rawhide chew.

[stomachmonkey]

Well your camping this weekend will be even better since you are now celebrating instead of escaping.

Congratulations.

[Mericet]

Awesome news!

[strupgolf]

Great going brother, I'm so glad it worked out for you. Having somewhere to go and something to do is life's goal. Hope all is better for you and your's.

[masraum]

Art, this is fantastic news, especially with your wife's situation. I'm surprised you were making less as a contractor, but it's nice to have security (maybe a little pun intended). I like the security field, I'm a Cisco guy and have worked with Firewalls, VPN and IDS/IPS, but I'm not hardcore. I don't know that I can get into the mind of the hackers enough.

Congrats!!

[jyl]

Great news! I think we need pics of the celebratory dinner.

[vash]

Awesome news! Perhaps you should skip the company BBQ? Haha. Jk you deserve the kickass news!