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Post by mlana on Feb 7, 2020 19:46:43 GMT
My DH just texted me that he just had a Skype meeting with his connection to the consulting he works for.
DH had what was supposed to be a pretty much permanent assignment on a customer's site since Aug last year. The contact told him that he is going to be reassigned soon. DH was taken by complete surprise.
He had a meeting this morning where he presented what had been accomplished so far as well as what the plan was to do for the next year. He said he thought everything went really well, everyone seemed pleased and even excited about getting this big project moving. But apparently someone contacted DH's contact an hour or so after the meeting and asked that DH be moved to another assignment.
The contact texted DH that he shouldn't worry, he is still employed by the consulting company and they will find him another assignment asap, probably at the same location. Nothing was said about the pay staying the same or changing, so there's that.
DH read the text as the contact saying the they already had an assignment for him, like the customer wanted him moved to something else for good reasons. I read the text and I did not see that AT ALL. To me, the contact is clearly saying the customer wanted DH moved but the consulting company will find him a new assignment. This makes me wonder if DH missed any other cues that there were some issues. His contact said he'll continue there for the time being, so now DH has to work with people wondering who decided to get rid of him.
I got off work early today because I hit 40 hours by lunchtime. I was anticipating a lovely afternoon in my plant room. Now I'm shaking so bad I keep making typing mistakes. Other than the commute, this was a perfect job for DH. It was slow to get started due to security protocols that had to be followed before he got access, but once those were handled, he was really enjoying the work. The environment was low stress and the hours were good.
The only blessing in it happening today is I had plans to go car shopping for him tomorrow. He hit something before Christmas and has been driving with only 1 headlight ever since. GAAAK! I can't believe this is happening.
Marcy
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Post by peasquared on Feb 7, 2020 19:57:56 GMT
I absolutely hate the unknown, so I feel for you. I pray that whatever happens, it is for the best for your DH and he thrives in his new assignment.
I'm sorry you have to go through this. Maybe an afternoon in your plant room will take away a little of the anxiety for you. (((HUGS)))
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Post by Mel on Feb 7, 2020 20:08:59 GMT
I'm so sorry this happened!
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Post by mlana on Feb 7, 2020 20:09:18 GMT
I absolutely hate the unknown, so I feel for you. I pray that whatever happens, it is for the best for your DH and he thrives in his new assignment. I'm sorry you have to go through this. Maybe an afternoon in your plant room will take away a little of the anxiety for you. (((HUGS))) Thank you! Yes, it is the unknown that is probably causing the most panic. I'm going to go upstairs and get a Xanax and then try to get some things done in my plant room. I just hate that a day with such potential has go so bad. Marcy |
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Post by mlana on Feb 7, 2020 20:09:36 GMT
I'm so sorry this happened! Thank you! Marcy |
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Post by malibou on Feb 7, 2020 20:23:36 GMT
I will keep you in my thoughts and wish you some peace with your plants.
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Post by elaine on Feb 7, 2020 20:24:52 GMT
mlana, I know that your Dh has health issues - are you worried that he has some cognitive issues now too? I am so sorry - all of that would make me panic too. Especially the part that it seems as if your Dh misread and is continuing to misread communications from the people he works with. It would make me want to be in the communication loop, but of course you can’t be because he is an adult. I wish I had advice for you, but I can’t come up with anything other than encourage your Dh to show you all the texts/emails he gets from the consulting firm so you can see what they are actually saying. I do want to give you a big (((Hug))) and tell you that I acknowledge how hard you work for your marriage and to support your husband. You deserve a medal, in my book. 
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Post by moodyblue on Feb 7, 2020 20:42:10 GMT
I can see where there can be two different interpretations of the information. IF you knew that they are moving him to a specific project, then you’d see it positively, as in they needed/wanted him on that one. Since you don’t know if they have a specific assignment for him (and this contact of his may not know the whole situation), it’s easy to also read it in a more negative light. I hate not knowing things like this, so I understand your anxiety about it.
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Post by tentoes on Feb 7, 2020 20:58:40 GMT
I hope it all works out for the best. ((HUGS))
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Post by Deleted on Feb 7, 2020 22:06:47 GMT
Huge hugs my Lana.
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Post by crazy4scraps on Feb 7, 2020 22:10:52 GMT
I’m so sorry all this has thrown you off kilter. I sincerely hope everything works out for the best. Hang in there!
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Post by freebird on Feb 7, 2020 22:16:45 GMT
shut your eyes, take a deep breath. It's going to be ok.
I believe that A.) 90% of what we worry about never happens. B.) Everything happens for a reason. What if... he LOVES the new assignment. In a few months you'll be thrilled it happened. The unknown is scary but you don't know it's bad.
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Post by kate on Feb 7, 2020 22:19:31 GMT
Hoping this ends up being a happy move all the way around.  |
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Post by librarylady on Feb 7, 2020 22:28:48 GMT
The company sounds like it is behind your DH.
Is it possible that the customer is known for keeping consultants only a short time and then booting them out?
I don't blame you for being upset--I would be also.
I send a prayer of comfort at an awful time for you and DH.
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Post by trixiecat on Feb 7, 2020 22:42:14 GMT
I look at it differently as some other do. Maybe he is so good at his job that they want him on another assignment. I totally would not be anxious about this. But I have to ask, why can't the headlight be fixed. Driving 6 plus weeks with only one headlight is dangerous.
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Post by mlana on Feb 8, 2020 2:48:39 GMT
mlana , I know that your Dh has health issues - are you worried that he has some cognitive issues now too? I am so sorry - all of that would make me panic too. Especially the part that it seems as if your Dh misread and is continuing to misread communications from the people he works with. It would make me want to be in the communication loop, but of course you can’t be because he is an adult. I wish I had advice for you, but I can’t come up with anything other than encourage your Dh to show you all the texts/emails he gets from the consulting firm so you can see what they are actually saying. I do want to give you a big (((Hug))) and tell you that I acknowledge how hard you work for your marriage and to support your husband. You deserve a medal, in my book. Thank you! I'm sitting here bawling. I was thinking just that, that he was having issues, but when he got home and we sat down to discuss it, I realized he had left a significant portion of conversation out of the texts. I think he was as gobsmacked as I was. To be honest, though, DH has NEVER been good at reading people. As it turns out, the text he shared with me was the first text the contact sent. When he realized that DH had misunderstood, he explained more fully in subsequent texts. Apparently this particular contract seems to have a limited lifespan of 6 months or so. The 2 previous people were also moved after 6 months there. The meeting and today's texts were actually just a coincidence - the contact had seen the notice about the contract being changed and mentioned it to DH as they were discussing resetting a password. To the contact, this was no big deal; the consultants in the company move from contract to contract ever so often. He repeatedly stressed that DH did not work for this client, he worked for the contracting company and they have said from the time that DH was hired that if a contract ends, they will continue your salary until they place you again. So, DH goes back to work Monday and the consulting contact will let him know when it's time for him to make a change. In the meantime, he's to just keep going. He was a little excited that the contact seemed to think there might be some opportunities closer to the house. So, panic attack is over. I spent some time telling my problems to the geraniums and succulents and they agreed I just need to put my hands in some dirt and chill. LOL thank you! Marcy |
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Post by mlana on Feb 8, 2020 2:49:19 GMT
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Post by mlana on Feb 8, 2020 2:51:56 GMT
I look at it differently as some other do. Maybe he is so good at his job that they want him on another assignment. I totally would not be anxious about this. But I have to ask, why can't the headlight be fixed. Driving 6 plus weeks with only one headlight is dangerous. We had it priced - it would cost more than twice the value of the car. Once I calmed down, I realized that we have to get a car regardless of the job situation. Maybe not as new a car as we'd get if things were certain, but we still have to have a good car for him. I found a couple and we're going looking on Sunday. Marcy |
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