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[JustStunned]

Thanks Wonka, just like during the D I appreciate different perspectives and suggestions as I work through this change.

I wish telecommuting was an option I could exercise to maintain some stability here, and doubtless I will have to do some during the transition. It is not a permanent option or one of the choices I have been presented with.

Upper management explained they want product and customer support experience to move with them. The depth of experience in the call center is 26 yrs and the core group is not looking upon the move favorably. I already know my technical training resources have declined and one of my younger resources is transitioning into a field service position.

I am beginning to wonder if I will be a department of one desperate to recruit and spool up others. I really need to meet with HR again to determine what their expectations are. At this point I do not know what their plan is or how I can plan to meet expectations. I understand their desire for a commitment before sharing too much. I do not wish to commit before I know more and have a better personal plan.

This is a common story of working within the same company for so long that experience position and compensation has exceeded the academic training proven with paperwork. I can accept a quality of life set back for a better long term outlook. I need to believe there is an opportunity of that here and at this point it just looks bleak.

They are moving. In 6 months this position will not be here. I have two paths laid before me. Each has pitfalls and sacrifices. One has more promises and could have a brighter end point, the other a big unknown and a greater potential for a less than desirable outcome. My choice seems simple yet enough unknowns are present to give me pause. I will speak with my children tonight and over the weekend then HR next week.

Semper Gumby