HSMom2One Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 Dear fellow Hive people, As a few of you already know, my dh had a minor stroke last April which resulted in his medical card being pulled by the DOT, disqualifying him from commercial truck driving. For the past nearly three months he's been assigned to working maintenance on the plant nursery farm that his employer owns. He's been given odd jobs, mainly grunt work and dirty jobs nobody else wants to do, but he's remained on the payroll as a truck driver earning the same pay. We knew that he would at some point be reassigned to another position, but haven't been sure what they would decide to do with him. It had been discussed here and there, and implied that they would go over his resume and review his skills and experience. That hasn't happened though. We know that by law they are required to make reasonable accommodation, and to asses his skills then offer an open position for him that he would be qualified to perform. Today HR handed him a paper at the end of the day with a position listed that is way below his skill level and we know that it would mean a significant drop in pay. He's been told that they will meet with him on Monday to discuss his employment, and we are both just sick to the pit of our stomachs. This is especially hard because dh was displaced from high tech manufacturing ten years ago and it took a long time to land on his feet. He finally found a niche in truck driving (although we've had a really rough go of it with economy related layoffs), and now this. He is 59 years old and feels at a complete loss. I was already looking to find another part-time job to do during the evenings because we need additional income even before the pay cut. This is another big challenge and a test of our faith. Please pray for us to stay strong and stay focused on the Lord during this time. Also pray that God will provide for our family and that dh will either find a job right away that fits his skills and experience -- or that he will find some sort of career guidance and counseling to help him retrain. The Lord has done some amazing, miraculous things for us through the years and we have never gone without. Our faith and our trust is in Him right now, no matter what may come. We would just appreciate some extra prayer to help us get through this. Thanks and God bless, Lucinda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elfgivas Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 :grouphug: so hard. i'm sorry. is there a point at which he can reapply for a driver's license? will pray, ann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 Praying. :grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meggie Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 Of course I would be glad to pray for you both. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1bassoon Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 Absolutely. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSMom2One Posted August 13, 2011 Author Share Posted August 13, 2011 :grouphug: so hard. i'm sorry. is there a point at which he can reapply for a driver's license? will pray, ann Dh is not restricted on regular driving, but he can no longer do commercial driving. They said he has to go 5 years without another stroke, and by then he'll be 64. So that pretty much takes care of that. Thank you all for praying. Thank you every so much. Blessings, Lucinda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommaduck Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 :grouphug: and prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoughCollie Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: and prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caterpiller Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 Praying. :grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
specialmama Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 :grouphug: You got it. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i.love.lucy Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 You have my prayers.:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jewellsmommy Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 Absolutely praying! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evergreen State Sue Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 Just prayed for your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wendybird Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 Definitely praying. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSMom2One Posted August 13, 2011 Author Share Posted August 13, 2011 Thank you all. It means the world. Blessings, Lucinda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 Praying for you. Does he have any rights to push for a higher level position or should he be thankful that they keep him at all? :grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patches Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 Praying. I'm so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 Praying, Dear. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvasMom Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 Dear fellow Hive people,As a few of you already know, my dh had a minor stroke last April which resulted in his medical card being pulled by the DOT, disqualifying him from commercial truck driving. For the past nearly three months he's been assigned to working maintenance on the plant nursery farm that his employer owns. He's been given odd jobs, mainly grunt work and dirty jobs nobody else wants to do, but he's remained on the payroll as a truck driver earning the same pay. We knew that he would at some point be reassigned to another position, but haven't been sure what they would decide to do with him. It had been discussed here and there, and implied that they would go over his resume and review his skills and experience. That hasn't happened though. We know that by law they are required to make reasonable accommodation, and to asses his skills then offer an open position for him that he would be qualified to perform. Today HR handed him a paper at the end of the day with a position listed that is way below his skill level and we know that it would mean a significant drop in pay. He's been told that they will meet with him on Monday to discuss his employment, and we are both just sick to the pit of our stomachs. This is especially hard because dh was displaced from high tech manufacturing ten years ago and it took a long time to land on his feet. He finally found a niche in truck driving (although we've had a really rough go of it with economy related layoffs), and now this. He is 59 years old and feels at a complete loss. I was already looking to find another part-time job to do during the evenings because we need additional income even before the pay cut. This is another big challenge and a test of our faith. Please pray for us to stay strong and stay focused on the Lord during this time. Also pray that God will provide for our family and that dh will either find a job right away that fits his skills and experience -- or that he will find some sort of career guidance and counseling to help him retrain. The Lord has done some amazing, miraculous things for us through the years and we have never gone without. Our faith and our trust is in Him right now, no matter what may come. We would just appreciate some extra prayer to help us get through this. Thanks and God bless, Lucinda Praying for you. We have some really similar job related stress on the horizon with dh so I understand how scary this is for you. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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CarenM Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 As a wife of another trucker, I pray for you. This is a pretty cut throat industry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudoMom Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 I will pray, Lucinda. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSMom2One Posted August 13, 2011 Author Share Posted August 13, 2011 Praying for you. Does he have any rights to push for a higher level position or should he be thankful that they keep him at all? :grouphug::grouphug: In the case of a disability issue, he doesn't have a right to push for a higher position. According to law, the company is only required to offer a position that is open. They can, at their discretion and ability, create a position. But it seems that is not going to happen. We will know more on Monday when he meets with HR. One big concern is the medical insurance that we have through his job. A drop in pay would really hurt us because of the premiums we are paying for that out of his wages. Ouch! Lucinda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSMom2One Posted August 13, 2011 Author Share Posted August 13, 2011 As a wife of another trucker, I pray for you. This is a pretty cut throat industry. I'm learning that, sadly to say. Blessings, Lucinda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenL Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 Lifting you both up! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 I will keep you in my prayers :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PollyOR Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimberly in IN Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 :grouphug: Praying for your family. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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