

Space shuttle Atlantis   (Source: NASA/Bill Ingalls)










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RE: Feel Bad for the Workers
By Mitch101 on 7/21/2011 11:02:01 AM , Rating: 2
Bites for anyone to lose a job. Their options for local employment might be limited too as Lockheed Martin which is probably where a few expected to go I think had layoffs and job freezes recently too. But Im sure they will scoop up some of those NASA engineers.

The initial numbers sound bad but might not be all that bad I got 12k severance bonus once for staying with the company while they relocated as long as I stayed till the end. They vested my 401k even though you normally have to be there 5 years. I was only there 2+ years. They filed for my unemployment and offered job placement services as well. Sometimes sticking it out till the end is worth it. I dont know if NASA did the same but to keep them around till the end I wouldn't be surprised.

RE: Feel Bad for the Workers
By Yames on 7/21/2011 11:10:14 AM , Rating: 2
These aren't NASA employees, but contractors. It all depends on the companies they work for.

