Originally Posted by OrangeContent

I work full time in the auto industry as a production worker. I got hired during the recession. 6 months ago I had a few weeks off. I lost about $4000 off my pay this year. Now we're scheduled overtime everyday from August on. I think that's a good sign to be honest.

Can't say which auto company I work for but it's a foreign and successful brand for sure.

I am on contract with them, which is the only reason I had a few weeks off ... their "hired on", permanent workers never lost a dime.