I worked with a guy who, after HS in 1943, went to work for Square D
untill his SSA number came up. He was soon a radioman for the duration,
flying the " Hump" and other things in the India - Chiane area.
After de-mob, he went back to Square D to keep him busy until his GI
bill sent him to college. At SD, he found that his vacation had been
building up while he was in the USAAC.
He took his vacation, then quit SD, by which time he had been in
college several weeks.

Some guys just get so lucky.

He worked until well into his 80s - he was too good a designer and
people kept throwing $$$ at him.

If I need one of their produvts, I think that I'll buy Square D.

Karl

I can't imagine WalMart do that for its employees at all. Work them 35
hours per week so they don't have to give benefits -- part time don't
you know.

My hat too is off to Sears for their support of their employees who
have been called up to active duty.  Indeed an great way to be a good
citizen.

When my son-in-law was called up, he was getting ready for his last
semester at NC State. He already had a job promised with International
Paper. All he had to do was finish and graduate.  When he informed them
of his situation, they say said, "No problem, the job will be here when
you are ready for it."  Now this was great because they did not have to
hold it for him since no contract had been signed and he had not
gradutate yet. (He had been in the Marines for several years, before
going to college, and entered the Guard to help w/college expenses.)
When he returned, he contacted IP and they said to finish college and
call them. His contact h ad kept in touch while he was in Afghanistan.
Once he gradutated he called up and was directed to personel for
information about salary. He was a bit concerned because a starting
salary had already been set.  The information was that his starting
salary was higher than had been agreed upon. The reason? Everybody else
got cost of living raises while he was gone, so why shouldn't he?
Needless to say, I buy International Paper everychance I can.
One more thing. His advisor at NC State kept in constant touch with him
while he was overseas. She even sent a baby gift when my daughter had a
child while the son-in-law was gone. When he returned he was out of
sequence as far as coursed he need and the semester they were offered.
She went to work right away and got him independent study classes for
those that would not be offered that semester. This saved him an extra
year of school. On top of that he was asked to speak at the graduation
of his Chemical Engineering Class.
Joe Roberts

Jeff, Get that diamond plate one for the shop!
Joe Roberts