Company Layoffs

[Paul]

On another note, "Dub" has been my nickname from my family for years... My given name is Wayne, as is my fathers... My grandmother didn't want to call me Junior, so she came up with Little Wayne when I was about 1. I was Little Wayne and my dad was Big Wayne. Over time, people came to call me LW, which through lazyness got shortened to LDub when being spoken, and eventually the L got dropped and I was "Dub" or "Dubba" (pretty much only my mother). To this day no one in my family refers to me as Wayne.

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-w

Well, yeah, I knew that. ;-)

And on the lay-off thing... You always know when its the Christmas Season at AT&T when you get those wonderfull emails about certain people "retiring" and "deciding to pursue different career challenges" 4 Senior VP's let-go on Friday...

 

[WJenness]

Well, it looks like the dust has settled.

There's a management meeting going on now, but I think everyone who is going has gone... and I'm still here.

Today is going to give me an ulcer.

-w

 

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

The bad news: I was wrong on the timetable, layoffs are happening today.
The really bad news: It is around 20 people.
The good news: The fact that my boss told me about it because he'll need my help collecting PCs and disabling accounts probably means I'm safe.

Gonna be a wild ride today.

One of the guys who is probably going to go previously had his cube all decked out for Halloween, he came in over the weekend and took it all down... except for the grim reaper in the corner... Knowing him, he left that there on purpose.

-w

Wow with all the layoffs..does that make you higher up in the company?

 

[Glenn]

Thanks guys. I think I'll be okay... and overall, I think this company will do fine, but it's going to take some careful management to get through these tough times...

On another note, "Dub" has been my nickname from my family for years... My given name is Wayne, as is my fathers... My grandmother didn't want to call me Junior, so she came up with Little Wayne when I was about 1. I was Little Wayne and my dad was Big Wayne. Over time, people came to call me LW, which through lazyness got shortened to LDub when being spoken, and eventually the L got dropped and I was "Dub" or "Dubba" (pretty much only my mother). To this day no one in my family refers to me as Wayne.

Useless trivia that I felt like sharing.

Thanks again for the positive thoughts. I'll post tonight and let you guys know the outcome.

-w

I thought maybe you really like the Grand Cherokee produced from 1999-2004...known as the WJ platform. Then again, I'm a dork like that.

Glad things held off for ya. Companies have to help out those who leave, but just as important, those who are still with the organization.

 

[WJenness]

Wow with all the layoffs..does that make you higher up in the company?

Nah, there's only 2 people in my department, me and my boss (and he's still here too), so there isn't a ton of upward mobility based on attrition.

And "all these layoffs" seem to keep being exaggerated.

The first time my boss told me 5, it ended up being 3. This time he told me 20, it ended up being 9. So it's really only been 12 people total... it just seems a lot worse when it's impending doom.

This round sucked though, as one of my good friends was part of the 9.

-w

 

[Trekchick]

Treckchick that is a good line.....I use to be a dairy farmer and have used it many times....! Unfortunately we just cx are plans to go snowmobiling in "meechigan" ,I always wanted to ride the UP.

This is when you should plan a trip to da you pee!
Seriously, lots of cancelled trips and unstable economy means cheap rates and fun untracked trails!

 

[RootDKJ]

Nah, there's only 2 people in my department, me and my boss (and he's still here too), so there isn't a ton of upward mobility based on attrition.

And "all these layoffs" seem to keep being exaggerated.

The first time my boss told me 5, it ended up being 3. This time he told me 20, it ended up being 9. So it's really only been 12 people total... it just seems a lot worse when it's impending doom.

This round sucked though, as one of my good friends was part of the 9.

-w

Sorry about your friend, but glad you made it through! I was stressing hard last week so I think I can relate.

 

[hardline]

a trip to da you pee!

what? i think your spending to much time on da throne.

 

[bvibert]

what? i think your spending to much time on da throne.

The UP, Upper Peninsula in Michigan. They talk funny up in them parts from what I understand...

 

[RootDKJ]

My company told another 300 today that they are done come January 6th. They will have the opportunity to apply for existing open positions (bs). About 50 of them were in my office area, but not in my division.

Apparently my division / work group is next up for the blood-letting. Two more weeks and it should be all over with though.

I'm really torn over this. I want to purchase a season pass at Blue this year, but don't think I should be spending a chuck of change if there's a possibility I'm out. I've also started to get emails and phone calls from someone other than my boss (on stuff I'd normally get from him) and I'm not sure how to interpret that.

 

[andyzee]

I've had such concerns in the past. I not only purchased a season pass at Killington, but also, rented a room in a ski house. I was concerned as to what would happen if I lost my job. In the long run, the answer was simple, I have more time for skiing!

I know that seems simplistic and stupid, I mean you may be out of work and will need to look for a job. But seriously, think about it, you loose your job, season pass is paid for. You will not be constantly looking for work, so once you get your resumes out there, get out, ski and forget about it.

 

[RootDKJ]

thanks andy, that doesn't make me feel any better, but does offer some perspective

 

[andyzee]

thanks andy, that doesn't make me feel any better, but does offer some perspective

That's all I was trying to do, bottom line, you can't change what's going to happen, but you can do you best to just roll with it and get the most out of like that you can. Wish you all the best and hope you don't loose your job.

 

[Terry]

Thats my plan. If I lose my job, I will ski all winter. The passes are all bought and paid for, the house is paid for, and I figure if I am out skiing, I won't have to keep the house as warm. Therefore, I will be saving money. The only problem will be beer and gas money.

 

[RootDKJ]

That's all I was trying to do, bottom line, you can't change what's going to happen, but you can do you best to just roll with it and get the most out of like that you can. Wish you all the best and hope you don't loose your job.

thanks again andy

but then there's another problem....I don't own a car

does anyone know the bus schedule from Summit to Palmerton?

 

[deadheadskier]

The Big Boss addressed the possibility of layoffs this Monday morning. He basically said that he and the owner are aware that these are extraordinary financial circumstances and many of our customers are bleeding hard, which affects us. But....he said those who choose to be negative, spread rumors about lay offs etc, need to knock it off right away. Those who are negative would be the ones considered for possible lay offs.

One thing about working for a small business is that my company cares tremendously about it's employees. But, we have to care equally as hard back for the company. Give and Take

I feel reasonably safe in my position now, but the economy cannot get considerably worse. Asses in seats at restaurants can't go down or else I possibly will go down with them. Just have to continue doing the best I can. It's all anyone can do.

 

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

thanks again andy

but then there's another problem....I don't own a car

does anyone know the bus schedule from Summit to Palmerton?

You gonna be a Blue mountain skibum..lol

 

[Warp Daddy]

Best of luck to all you guys in these challenging times .

Stay positive and focused and worry only about the things/situations You CAN control

 

[Trekchick]

This is when you should plan a trip to da you pee!
Seriously, lots of cancelled trips and unstable economy means cheap rates and fun untracked trails!

what? i think your spending to much time on da throne.

The UP, Upper Peninsula in Michigan. They talk funny up in them parts from what I understand...

Ya shur, you betcha!

On a serious note, my heart goes out to those of you who face the possibility of lay offs, and for those of you whose friends are laid off. Things have to turn around eventually, right.?

 

[RootDKJ]

You gonna be a Blue mountain skibum..lol

not that I wound't mind, but I seriously hope not