Friday, March 6th, 2009 was my last day working for Allied Systems. I was terminated due to downsizing of the company. With the state of the economy and the auto industry in such terrible shape , many other people are in my position. I was hoping to get another 4 years in with Allied so I could retire at 62 but sometimes life throws you a curve.
I started my career with Allied as operations manager of our Niagara Falls, N.Y. terminal in 1983. In 2002, I transferred to the Detroit area to help improve our quality and reduce our claims cost. I am very grateful of spending 26 years with Allied and I worked with some great people over the years. I feel that I've done a good job for Allied and I have no regrets.
Cindy and I have begun plans to move out of state to warmer weather and hopefully both find jobs. Winters are nice but we would prefer the warmer weather. We would like to live near Myrtle Beach or Orlando area and will likely test the waters before we make our move.
