May 23 is our 30th wedding anniversary. We had planned to be on PIP.

Unfortunately, we've had to cancel.

I work for United Airlines. I got laid off from a sales position ( management ) in San Francisco in March 2003. Finally got back on in Seattle reservations, June 2004.

On April 5, they announced they are closing the Seattle res center effective June 5. They claim it isn't due to outsourcing, but when you look at the profiles on each office, Pune and Mumbai each have about 100-125 people now, and will be up to 325 each by Sept. Pune goes to 24 hours a day operation on June 5.

Coincidence? There are about 325 of us being laid off. We were offered the opportunity to transfer to Chicago, Washington DC, Detroit, or Honolulu.

I chose to be laid off, but I am applying for and interviewing for other jobs within the company.

I am eligible for early retirement in one year, six months, 25 days.

Frances