Comments on: Commission Rejects $4 Million Employee Buyout Plan, Calls It “Lucrative” http://www.northescambia.com/2009/03/commission-rejects-4-million-employee-buyout-plan Local News for Molino, Bratt, McDavid, Century, Walnut Hill, Cantonment Sat, 25 Apr 2026 02:06:53 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: T.R. http://www.northescambia.com/2009/03/commission-rejects-4-million-employee-buyout-plan/comment-page-1#comment-8123 T.R. Mon, 23 Mar 2009 04:03:20 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=7038#comment-8123 I think the county commissioners should work for no pay, if they think its their duty to save the county tax payer money , why not put their money where their mouth is,and volunteer their time. They are to be a servant, not a bother. They need to come off their pedistal. The politicians should not get paid period. I think the county commissioners should work for no pay, if they think its their duty to save the county tax payer money , why not put their money where their mouth is,and volunteer their time. They are to be a servant, not a bother. They need to come off their pedistal. The politicians should not get paid period.

]]> By: Sam http://www.northescambia.com/2009/03/commission-rejects-4-million-employee-buyout-plan/comment-page-1#comment-8100 Sam Sun, 22 Mar 2009 12:52:09 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=7038#comment-8100 I heard, more than once, a commissioner ask staff "Can someone tell me of one small business that is utilizing these kind of buyouts"? Well the answer, of course, is no. No one should expect a small business to be able to have this tool in their toolbox. And, the fact is, Escambia County is not a small business!!!! Rather, it is one of the lasrgest employers in this area offering one of the broadest range of services you'll find anywhere.....from any orgaization. So don't look at a small business....look at some of the other large employers in this area - Gulf Power and International Paper are two prime examples. Gulf Power for instance has utilized a Separation Incentive even while raising power rates and paying bonuses to its employees. IP has also offered similar incentives for its employees close to retirement. But please understand, this is not about "being nice to employees" but rather, it is about a business plan that lets you accomplish your budgetary goals and maintain a certain level of service. Unfortunately, our BCC has chosen not to utilize this tool, of course giviing all kinds of reasons why....5 says its the Cadillac version.......4 says it's about Economic Development (which he has no plan for...and hasn't since he's been there)......2 says it creates two class of employees - but no one has asked themselves what level of service they are wishing to maintain and what is the plan to accomplish that? Maybe I'm wrong, but it would seem to me that our BCC has fallen victim to "The Blog"..........so worried about what folks like Mr. Outzen are going to write on his blog - in fact, i would wgaer that at least 3 out of the 5 ran to read the blogs as soon as their meeting was over the other night. But at this point, I guess it doesn't matter...the decision has been made....so it's time to start cutting employees......I look to the Commissioners to lead by example and make the first cuts.....because I see no good reason at all for having five commissioner aides.....I'm quite sure two could suffice in these hard economic times........so BCC, can you lead by the decision you make, or are those decisions meant for other folks? We'll see......we'll see I heard, more than once, a commissioner ask staff “Can someone tell me of one small business that is utilizing these kind of buyouts”? Well the answer, of course, is no. No one should expect a small business to be able to have this tool in their toolbox. And, the fact is, Escambia County is not a small business!!!! Rather, it is one of the lasrgest employers in this area offering one of the broadest range of services you’ll find anywhere…..from any orgaization. So don’t look at a small business….look at some of the other large employers in this area – Gulf Power and International Paper are two prime examples. Gulf Power for instance has utilized a Separation Incentive even while raising power rates and paying bonuses to its employees. IP has also offered similar incentives for its employees close to retirement. But please understand, this is not about “being nice to employees” but rather, it is about a business plan that lets you accomplish your budgetary goals and maintain a certain level of service. Unfortunately, our BCC has chosen not to utilize this tool, of course giviing all kinds of reasons why….5 says its the Cadillac version…….4 says it’s about Economic Development (which he has no plan for…and hasn’t since he’s been there)……2 says it creates two class of employees – but no one has asked themselves what level of service they are wishing to maintain and what is the plan to accomplish that? Maybe I’m wrong, but it would seem to me that our BCC has fallen victim to “The Blog”……….so worried about what folks like Mr. Outzen are going to write on his blog – in fact, i would wgaer that at least 3 out of the 5 ran to read the blogs as soon as their meeting was over the other night. But at this point, I guess it doesn’t matter…the decision has been made….so it’s time to start cutting employees……I look to the Commissioners to lead by example and make the first cuts…..because I see no good reason at all for having five commissioner aides…..I’m quite sure two could suffice in these hard economic times……..so BCC, can you lead by the decision you make, or are those decisions meant for other folks? We’ll see……we’ll see

]]> By: Trish http://www.northescambia.com/2009/03/commission-rejects-4-million-employee-buyout-plan/comment-page-1#comment-8083 Trish Sat, 21 Mar 2009 22:13:26 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=7038#comment-8083 I am so tired of people bashing county/city employees and the benefits they get or don't get. I personally took a pay CUT and a benefit CUT to go to work for the government agency I work for. I have worked my rear end off doing public service for the people of this county/city. I don't get the big bucks that department directors/attorneys/consultant/etc people get. I am just one of many worker bees. Granted, there are people in government jobs that only do what is required of them and nothing more. It is no different than a job anywhere else. I am just tired of ignorant people spouting off about something they know nothing about. Don't catagorize all employees the same. There are excellent WalMart employees and lousy ones. Good fast food employees and lousy ones. Good cops and bad cops. And do your research, A LOT of companies have execellent benefits. Private businesses who care about their employees can tell a loud mouth, mad at the world person that they are not welcome back at their establishment. Unfortunately government workers are not so lucky. We have to smile and agree with all of the ignorant statements you make. Oh, excuse me, you know what you are talking about because you are a tax payer. I am a tax payer too. Maybe I should catagorize all bashers the same, maybe all of them are stupid idiots who don't have a clue as to what they are talking about! I am so tired of people bashing county/city employees and the benefits they get or don’t get. I personally took a pay CUT and a benefit CUT to go to work for the government agency I work for. I have worked my rear end off doing public service for the people of this county/city. I don’t get the big bucks that department directors/attorneys/consultant/etc people get. I am just one of many worker bees.

Granted, there are people in government jobs that only do what is required of them and nothing more. It is no different than a job anywhere else. I am just tired of ignorant people spouting off about something they know nothing about. Don’t catagorize all employees the same. There are excellent WalMart employees and lousy ones. Good fast food employees and lousy ones. Good cops and bad cops. And do your research, A LOT of companies have execellent benefits. Private businesses who care about their employees can tell a loud mouth, mad at the world person that they are not welcome back at their establishment. Unfortunately government workers are not so lucky. We have to smile and agree with all of the ignorant statements you make. Oh, excuse me, you know what you are talking about because you are a tax payer. I am a tax payer too.

Maybe I should catagorize all bashers the same, maybe all of them are stupid idiots who don’t have a clue as to what they are talking about!

]]> By: Oscar http://www.northescambia.com/2009/03/commission-rejects-4-million-employee-buyout-plan/comment-page-1#comment-8067 Oscar Sat, 21 Mar 2009 09:33:33 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=7038#comment-8067 I think it is time to stop treating county emploees like they are so special they are no better than anyone else. Escarosa has programs for people that get layed off. I think it is time to stop treating county emploees like they are so special they are no better than anyone else. Escarosa has programs for people that get layed off.

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