[brushbyair]

Gary, as a former GM'er myself (retired after 34 years) I must say I would not leave the company with the benefits that you recieve. I know the future sometimes looks grim in the auto industry, but it has always been that way, in the early 80's during the oil embargo it seemed like I would never have steady employment with GM, then in the 90's it was a boon era, too much overtime. I don't know you entire situation, single, married, children, but I can tell you this, as you get older you will see how important the benefits alone you recieve from the company are worth all of the agony you deal with at the present. My suggestion to you would be to try to establish yourself with another airbrush artist or even try to establish your own business, by keeping your employment with GM you will ALWAYS have that to keep yourself established if your own business doesn't work out. Brushbyair ( Lansing 652)