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starfish · 21st Jan 2009, 11:10 AM

I'n kind of in shock right now. They just layed off 65% of my group.

I survived it but most of my friends did not. I don't know, I just want to cry right now. I hope every thing works out for them.

thebikelady · 21st Jan 2009, 11:12 AM

Sorry to hear about that. This is going on all over right now. A few people got let go at my mom's work.

xequar · 21st Jan 2009, 11:14 AM

Today was the big cut day in my department, as well. I've been at this company five years now, and this is the sixth round of cuts I've seen. Last summer, my entire department, including me, got cut, and almost 30 people I had worked with since I started got walked out. I got transferred into another department. Today, nine people in my big department got let go, including the director immediately above my manager.

The odd thing is that although you survived, it still sucks, and you'll still have some survivor's guilt. Believe me, I feel for you, and I offer up big hugs. Go out and get a drink tonight and just let it all out.

starfish · 21st Jan 2009, 11:28 AM

Thanks guys.

I've been layed off before and I have to that it sucks no matter which side of the fence you are on.

I think my productivity for rest of the day has been shot to hell.

Swamp56 · 21st Jan 2009, 12:11 PM

To think this all stemmed from lack of Corporate Regulation...this whole economic failure.
Lol, economic regulation is one of my only democratic view.

I'm sorry to hear that

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**EM68** · 21st Jan 2009, 12:13 PM

I'm sorry to hear that. I have been laid off and it sucks. Right now I would just concentrate on your job so you become indispensable. Good luck!

starfish · 26th Jan 2009, 04:01 PM

Those of us left had a meeting today, and I am fucking pissed.

Our executive director is an incompetent pompous asshole.

He spent half the time pontificating about a problem the city is having with the water infrastructure and how he knows how to fix it. He then spent the other half the time saying I don't know, every time someone asked a question about out mission. At one point someone asked if we don't know what the new mission is why are we turing away business. His response, "We'll just make it work, and if we can't do that we'll just have to look for new jobs after the next round of layoffs". Bloody christ. A leader does not say something like it. That comment destroyed what little moral was left. Then he started griping at us for not finishing some projects last year. Keep in mine these were projects he pulled us off of, because he said they were no longer important.

Then to top that off I was told to quit worrying about doing my job the right way and just get it done. Yeah forget the fact that by doing it the right way, we have been able to reduce downtime by 50%.

Every fucking department this guy has run he has ruined. This guy just runs around shooting from the hip.

I don't know what I am going to do. I'm just so pissed off right now.

26th Jan 2009, 04:06 PM

I'm sorry. Times are tough in this country, and I only see them getting worse in the short term. It's nearly impossible to find a part time job.

**EM68** · 26th Jan 2009, 04:06 PM

When you boss ripped you guys for not completing projects did anyone remind him that many projects were pulled? Also shouldn't that be blamed on the project managers?

starfish · 26th Jan 2009, 05:38 PM

Someone brought it up, but he changed the subject. They also layed off all of the project managers. Sigh...

After taking a walk I have claimed dow quite a bit. Reading my last post I was rather upset. Glad this place does not have a swear filter

I had lots of ideas, I think I am going to do what I have always done. I am going do my job to the best of my ability. When the day comes where that is no longer of benefit to the corporation, we'll go our separate ways.

**EM68** · 26th Jan 2009, 06:35 PM

Thats all you can do.

pixrulesx91 · 26th Jan 2009, 06:41 PM

my area has the highest unenployment rate in the u.s.

beckyg · 26th Jan 2009, 07:21 PM

The unemployment rate in my area is 14%. One idiot pulled everybody in a room, told them they were being laid off and said "those of you that voted for Obama can thank him for this!" WTF! That guy should have been fired on the spot for saying that! I don't know how in the heck he could blame this on Obama one week after his inauguration!

starfish · 26th Jan 2009, 09:10 PM

Wow Becky, that guy a sore loser.

I have some equipment I need installed in the lab. I usually have one of the contractors or interns install it, but I think I am just going to spend the whole day working in the lab and running cables. It is pretty physical work, but sometimes getting you hand dirty working in the dirt can help get your mind back in the right place.

starfish · 28th Jan 2009, 10:08 PM

Well my working in the lab idea did not work out. I was installing some equipment and needed to zip tie some cables. One of the guys let go that I was very close to, gave me his personal zip tie gun. As soon as I picked it up I just lost it. I had to just go sit in my office and cry.

I can't believe this has hit me this hard. I finally recognized what is going one, I am grieving for the loss of my friends. I mean they are still friends, but I won't get to see them much anymore. At least I know I will eventually get back to my self.

21st Jan 2009, 11:10 AM	#1
starfish This space for lease. Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: I like guys Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Hippie Town, Alberta of the US Age: 31 Posts: 2,108 Join Date: Nov 2008	Big layoff I'n kind of in shock right now. They just layed off 65% of my group. I survived it but most of my friends did not. I don't know, I just want to cry right now. I hope every thing works out for them. __________________ All the problems of the world could be settled easily if men were only willing to think. The trouble is that men very often resort to all sorts of devices in order not to think, because thinking is such hard work. --Thomas J. Watson

21st Jan 2009, 11:12 AM	#2
thebikelady EC Addict Regular Member Gender: Female Orientation: Lesbian Out Status: 9? Age: 28 Posts: 485 Join Date: Sep 2008	Re: Big layoff Sorry to hear about that. This is going on all over right now. A few people got let go at my mom's work.

21st Jan 2009, 11:14 AM	#3
xequar Diapered and collared! Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: I have "The Gay." :) Out Status: Loud and proud! Location: Detroit area, Michigan Age: 30 Posts: 1,746 Join Date: Mar 2007	Re: Big layoff Today was the big cut day in my department, as well. I've been at this company five years now, and this is the sixth round of cuts I've seen. Last summer, my entire department, including me, got cut, and almost 30 people I had worked with since I started got walked out. I got transferred into another department. Today, nine people in my big department got let go, including the director immediately above my manager. The odd thing is that although you survived, it still sucks, and you'll still have some survivor's guilt. Believe me, I feel for you, and I offer up big hugs. Go out and get a drink tonight and just let it all out. __________________

21st Jan 2009, 11:28 AM	#4
starfish This space for lease. Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: I like guys Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Hippie Town, Alberta of the US Age: 31 Posts: 2,108 Join Date: Nov 2008	Re: Big layoff Thanks guys. I've been layed off before and I have to that it sucks no matter which side of the fence you are on. I think my productivity for rest of the day has been shot to hell. __________________ All the problems of the world could be settled easily if men were only willing to think. The trouble is that men very often resort to all sorts of devices in order not to think, because thinking is such hard work. --Thomas J. Watson

21st Jan 2009, 12:11 PM	#5
Swamp56 EC Addict Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Boston, MA Age: 21 Posts: 2,166 Join Date: Aug 2008	Re: Big layoff To think this all stemmed from lack of Corporate Regulation...this whole economic failure. Lol, economic regulation is one of my only democratic view. I'm sorry to hear that . __________________

21st Jan 2009, 12:13 PM	#6
EM68 Happily Married! :) EC Moderator Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Out and about. Location: Stoughton, Massachusetts USA Age: 43 Posts: 4,288 Join Date: Jun 2008	Re: Big layoff I'm sorry to hear that. I have been laid off and it sucks. Right now I would just concentrate on your job so you become indispensable. Good luck! __________________ I'm beautiful in my way, 'Cause God makes no mistakes I'm on the right track, baby I was Born This Way -Lady Gaga

26th Jan 2009, 04:01 PM	#7
starfish This space for lease. Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: I like guys Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Hippie Town, Alberta of the US Age: 31 Posts: 2,108 Join Date: Nov 2008	Re: Big layoff Those of us left had a meeting today, and I am fucking pissed. Our executive director is an incompetent pompous asshole. He spent half the time pontificating about a problem the city is having with the water infrastructure and how he knows how to fix it. He then spent the other half the time saying I don't know, every time someone asked a question about out mission. At one point someone asked if we don't know what the new mission is why are we turing away business. His response, "We'll just make it work, and if we can't do that we'll just have to look for new jobs after the next round of layoffs". Bloody christ. A leader does not say something like it. That comment destroyed what little moral was left. Then he started griping at us for not finishing some projects last year. Keep in mine these were projects he pulled us off of, because he said they were no longer important. Then to top that off I was told to quit worrying about doing my job the right way and just get it done. Yeah forget the fact that by doing it the right way, we have been able to reduce downtime by 50%. Every fucking department this guy has run he has ruined. This guy just runs around shooting from the hip. I don't know what I am going to do. I'm just so pissed off right now. __________________ All the problems of the world could be settled easily if men were only willing to think. The trouble is that men very often resort to all sorts of devices in order not to think, because thinking is such hard work. --Thomas J. Watson

26th Jan 2009, 04:06 PM	#8
BitterEdge Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Big layoff I'm sorry. Times are tough in this country, and I only see them getting worse in the short term. It's nearly impossible to find a part time job.

26th Jan 2009, 04:06 PM	#9
EM68 Happily Married! :) EC Moderator Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Out and about. Location: Stoughton, Massachusetts USA Age: 43 Posts: 4,288 Join Date: Jun 2008	Re: Big layoff When you boss ripped you guys for not completing projects did anyone remind him that many projects were pulled? Also shouldn't that be blamed on the project managers? __________________ I'm beautiful in my way, 'Cause God makes no mistakes I'm on the right track, baby I was Born This Way -Lady Gaga

26th Jan 2009, 05:38 PM	#10
starfish This space for lease. Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: I like guys Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Hippie Town, Alberta of the US Age: 31 Posts: 2,108 Join Date: Nov 2008	Re: Big layoff Someone brought it up, but he changed the subject. They also layed off all of the project managers. Sigh... After taking a walk I have claimed dow quite a bit. Reading my last post I was rather upset. Glad this place does not have a swear filter I had lots of ideas, I think I am going to do what I have always done. I am going do my job to the best of my ability. When the day comes where that is no longer of benefit to the corporation, we'll go our separate ways. __________________ All the problems of the world could be settled easily if men were only willing to think. The trouble is that men very often resort to all sorts of devices in order not to think, because thinking is such hard work. --Thomas J. Watson

26th Jan 2009, 06:35 PM	#11
EM68 Happily Married! :) EC Moderator Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Out and about. Location: Stoughton, Massachusetts USA Age: 43 Posts: 4,288 Join Date: Jun 2008	Re: Big layoff Thats all you can do. __________________ I'm beautiful in my way, 'Cause God makes no mistakes I'm on the right track, baby I was Born This Way -Lady Gaga

26th Jan 2009, 06:41 PM	#12
pixrulesx91 Member Regular Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Fort Myers, FL Posts: 24 Join Date: Jan 2009	Re: Big layoff my area has the highest unenployment rate in the u.s.

26th Jan 2009, 07:21 PM	#13
beckyg PFLAG Mom Community Liaison Gender: Female Orientation: Straight Out Status: Out to everyone/Yes, parents come out too! Location: Middle of Oregon Age: 50 Posts: 7,572 Join Date: Mar 2007	Re: Big layoff The unemployment rate in my area is 14%. One idiot pulled everybody in a room, told them they were being laid off and said "those of you that voted for Obama can thank him for this!" WTF! That guy should have been fired on the spot for saying that! I don't know how in the heck he could blame this on Obama one week after his inauguration! __________________ "When we're free to love anyone we choose, When this worlds big enough for all different views, When we're all free to worship from our own kind of pew, Then we shall be free" ~ Garth Brooks

26th Jan 2009, 09:10 PM	#14
starfish This space for lease. Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: I like guys Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Hippie Town, Alberta of the US Age: 31 Posts: 2,108 Join Date: Nov 2008	Re: Big layoff Wow Becky, that guy a sore loser. I have some equipment I need installed in the lab. I usually have one of the contractors or interns install it, but I think I am just going to spend the whole day working in the lab and running cables. It is pretty physical work, but sometimes getting you hand dirty working in the dirt can help get your mind back in the right place. __________________ All the problems of the world could be settled easily if men were only willing to think. The trouble is that men very often resort to all sorts of devices in order not to think, because thinking is such hard work. --Thomas J. Watson

28th Jan 2009, 10:08 PM	#15
starfish This space for lease. Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: I like guys Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Hippie Town, Alberta of the US Age: 31 Posts: 2,108 Join Date: Nov 2008	Re: Big layoff Well my working in the lab idea did not work out. I was installing some equipment and needed to zip tie some cables. One of the guys let go that I was very close to, gave me his personal zip tie gun. As soon as I picked it up I just lost it. I had to just go sit in my office and cry. I can't believe this has hit me this hard. I finally recognized what is going one, I am grieving for the loss of my friends. I mean they are still friends, but I won't get to see them much anymore. At least I know I will eventually get back to my self. __________________ All the problems of the world could be settled easily if men were only willing to think. The trouble is that men very often resort to all sorts of devices in order not to think, because thinking is such hard work. --Thomas J. Watson