Congrats to Jim Cantore's 25th Anniversary at TWC

[spike]

Like him or not, this is quite an accomplishment.

Rich... any good "Cantore stories"?

[Caribbean Traveler]

I have too many stories Spike...... I was layed off for my 25th anniversary. Sorry, but it still bothers me of what NBC did to MANY loyal employees some who had over 25 years experience and are still unemployeed.

[Kitty]

No need to apologize. There are a lot of people without jobs right now. I imagine that it's hard not to think about the old job in a positive way when something like that happens.

[spike]

I'm sorry, Rich... didn't mean to hit a nerve. Doesn't sound like the remaining crew over there, including Cantore are on your holiday card list. I imagine that NBC would do any of them the same way if and when the time comes. Society today doesn't have a sense of humanity, loyalty or morals/ethics to lean on. It is the way of the corporate world.

I got broomed three times from 2005 to 2008. The first time I spent nine years with a company and by all indications was a valued employee with great responsibilities until I walked in one day to begin work only to be locked out of my computer. I had just attended a work mate's wedding the weekend prior among a group of people who knew what was coming the following Monday. (I wondered why their behavior was forced- actually my wife picked up on it.) It's hard to not think about a business decision being personal when it rips you to the core- self worth, embarrassment, failure- not to mention the economic upheaval.
The next two stops were shorter, but the outcomes were similar. Now, as a grey beard, I'm viewed as "too old" with "antiquated skillset" to get back into my industry. I empathize with your bitterness and fight those demons daily. I currently am an independent insurance and investment rep in employment barren Michigan. I understand- maybe not w/25 years under me- but I still get it- and it is not fun.

Keep the faith.

[Caribbean Traveler]

I actually got a message from him several weeks ago via fb. I don't have animosity toward him - it's a great accomplishment for anyone. I must admit it is still tough to think of TWC at times in a positive way since what they did to me and many good friends. This shall pass though and time heals many wounds.

[spike]

I don't blame you for being bitter towards NBC. Hard not to be upset about an employer rear ending your career.

I still think there are good people at TWC and, like him or not, Cantore is a well respected meteorologist. Glad to see you are still in contact. Making it 25 years anywhere is a monumental accomplishment in this era- although stepping on people to stay there tends to tarnish it. I hope there wasn't any carnage in his wake.

[Florida Beach Gal]

I agree, congrats to anyone who can work for 25 years at one place.

[Caribbean Traveler]

Spike, I should have mentioned that I still have a lot of friends at the weather channel. There are a lot of good people there still.