Yep, it's for real...

cactusjack · 11-14-2008, 02:11 PM

A couple of weeks ago during a staff meeting, the day after my employer announced that they did not meet their first quarter earnings projections, my manager was asking us for suggestions on how to cut costs. We worked on these plans and submitted them the following week. Yesterday, my manager was over here for meetings (he works at the corporate building several miles away) and he asked me and another guy on my team to step into an empty office for a quick chat. He said the cost-cutting proposal had been rejected, and now "people are involved". He said the two of us aren't affected, but one of our other team members was and he was going to be let go. So soon, there will be 3 of us doing the work instead of 4, which also means I will be on call every 3rd week. At least I get to keep my job, and I really feel bad for the poor guy that is getting axed. This company seems to pull the trigger very quickly. I hope it doesn't get pulled again. I've survived 8 rounds of layoffs here, most of them after the dot com bubble burst in 2002-2003.

I know there are others here who may be dealing with the same thing. Hopefully things will get better sooner, rather than later.

Yellow Jacket · 11-14-2008, 02:20 PM

Amen to that Scott. I'm glad you didn't get cut.

dantama · 11-14-2008, 02:47 PM

More work, same pay huh?

Good luck with your survival at work.

**schoeney** · 11-14-2008, 04:16 PM

Stressful times for many. I have been on both sides of the desk...neither enjoys it or feels good about it.

chainsaw · 11-14-2008, 06:05 PM

I hate it when it happens this time of year. I too have been on both sides and your right, it sucks.

mrfuni · 11-14-2008, 06:06 PM

Good luck Scott. I don't see things getting better for at least 9 months, the time it'll take for all the stimulus packages, etc. to kick in.

paul · 11-14-2008, 07:28 PM

Hang in and I'm glad you made the cut. Been laid off before, not recomended. Now it's arseholes and elbows time.

cactusjack · 11-14-2008, 07:29 PM

A long time ago, I think it was our second Christmas together after we were married, I got laid off on Christmas Eve. Can you imagine that? Ruins an otherwise happy time of the year.

blowndodge · 11-14-2008, 07:49 PM

I think EVERYONE and I mean EVERYONE should ALWAYS be looking for their next job. I want my employer to know that if I get a better offer I'm out of there! They cut withoug much remorse and I'll bail to another company with the same philosophy. I just started a new job with the state and if in one year it's not what I WANT, I will start sending in the applications for a new one.

The biggest danger in these and most times is to just sit back and pretend your not on the chopping block! DON'T DO THAT EVER!!!

**glwilson** · 11-14-2008, 08:17 PM

CJ;

Sorry to hear "this" is hitting that close-to-home for you.

At this point; do your best to be "better-than-the-next-guy" to help avoid being the "next-guy" laid-off if it happens.

Besides, America can use a few more people that want to be "better" for "being better's sake".

Greg

rksaw · 11-14-2008, 10:26 PM

CJ,
That's gotta be stressful. I'll be praying for you in the next couple weeks.
Rich

11-14-2008, 02:11 PM	#1
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Yep, it's for real... A couple of weeks ago during a staff meeting, the day after my employer announced that they did not meet their first quarter earnings projections, my manager was asking us for suggestions on how to cut costs. We worked on these plans and submitted them the following week. Yesterday, my manager was over here for meetings (he works at the corporate building several miles away) and he asked me and another guy on my team to step into an empty office for a quick chat. He said the cost-cutting proposal had been rejected, and now "people are involved". He said the two of us aren't affected, but one of our other team members was and he was going to be let go. So soon, there will be 3 of us doing the work instead of 4, which also means I will be on call every 3rd week. At least I get to keep my job, and I really feel bad for the poor guy that is getting axed. This company seems to pull the trigger very quickly. I hope it doesn't get pulled again. I've survived 8 rounds of layoffs here, most of them after the dot com bubble burst in 2002-2003. I know there are others here who may be dealing with the same thing. Hopefully things will get better sooner, rather than later. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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11-14-2008, 02:20 PM	#2
Yellow Jacket Top Contributor Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Fayetteville, Georgia Posts: 5,792	Yep, it's for real... Amen to that Scott. I'm glad you didn't get cut. __________________ Bob KawaNOW/VBA 210 Green/Silver 2006 Patriot Guard Riders 2009
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11-14-2008, 02:47 PM	#3
dantama Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 0	Yep, it's for real... More work, same pay huh? Good luck with your survival at work.
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11-14-2008, 04:16 PM	#4
schoeney Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NW Region Posts: 5,222	Yep, it's for real... Stressful times for many. I have been on both sides of the desk...neither enjoys it or feels good about it. __________________ VBA #659 2003 Nomad 1500 (Gone but never forgotten) 2005 Honda ST1300 - Sweet and still kickin 2006 Honda Goldwing - Best Boat in the Marina
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11-14-2008, 06:05 PM	#5
chainsaw Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 2,732	Yep, it's for real... I hate it when it happens this time of year. I too have been on both sides and your right, it sucks. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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11-14-2008, 06:06 PM	#6
mrfuni Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Naples Florida Posts: 1,301	Yep, it's for real... Good luck Scott. I don't see things getting better for at least 9 months, the time it'll take for all the stimulus packages, etc. to kick in.
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11-14-2008, 07:28 PM	#7
paul Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: magnolia, tx Posts: 1,500	Yep, it's for real... Hang in and I'm glad you made the cut. Been laid off before, not recomended. Now it's arseholes and elbows time. __________________ The beatings will stop when morale improves.
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11-14-2008, 07:29 PM	#8
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Yep, it's for real... A long time ago, I think it was our second Christmas together after we were married, I got laid off on Christmas Eve. Can you imagine that? Ruins an otherwise happy time of the year. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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11-14-2008, 07:49 PM	#9
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	Yep, it's for real... I think EVERYONE and I mean EVERYONE should ALWAYS be looking for their next job. I want my employer to know that if I get a better offer I'm out of there! They cut withoug much remorse and I'll bail to another company with the same philosophy. I just started a new job with the state and if in one year it's not what I WANT, I will start sending in the applications for a new one. The biggest danger in these and most times is to just sit back and pretend your not on the chopping block! DON'T DO THAT EVER!!! __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005
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11-14-2008, 08:17 PM	#10
glwilson Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 8,575	Yep, it's for real... CJ; Sorry to hear "this" is hitting that close-to-home for you. At this point; do your best to be "better-than-the-next-guy" to help avoid being the "next-guy" laid-off if it happens. Besides, America can use a few more people that want to be "better" for "being better's sake". Greg __________________ "During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." "You can have your own opinion, but not your own facts." *Former VBA NCR Assist Regional Leader* Formerly: 2004 1500FI Bronze Nomad: 2009 & 2014 HD Ultra Current Rides: 2017 HD Ultra Limited & 2011 Can Am Spyder RTS-SE Attended: VBA National Rallies 2009, 2011, 2015; VBA/NCR Regional Rally 2010, 12, 14, 16 and several rides throughout with regional members. VBA Member #652 HOG Member #3935417
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11-14-2008, 10:26 PM	#11
rksaw Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Damascus, OR Posts: 1,430	Yep, it's for real... CJ, That's gotta be stressful. I'll be praying for you in the next couple weeks. Rich
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