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celstu1 · 07-11-2012, 05:12 AM

they are coming... today, this week, this month... we were told they are coming. we are all just sitting around waiting to be told whether we have a job or not.

Makes for a VERY low morale at work all the time!

lynzy420 · 07-11-2012, 05:19 AM

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Originally Posted by celstu1

they are coming... today, this week, this month... we were told they are coming. we are all just sitting around waiting to be told whether we have a job or not.

Makes for a VERY low morale at work all the time!

I know how you feel, its a horrible feeling. We have been getting layoffs and cuts for several years. The Union is doing all they can, but the demoralization is complete...

Hang in there, I hope all goes well for you, remember too, that no matter what you will end up where you belong, I truly believe that.

DvlshAngel985 · 07-11-2012, 05:51 AM

Hugs!!!! I'm so sorry.

celstu1 · 07-11-2012, 06:26 AM

Thanks!

Im actually not worried about myself at all.... I think my job is pretty secure... I'm worried about the state of the company. So many people just don't care anymore, they are just riding things out, not coming in, using all their sick time, personal time off, not getting projects done on time, etc... I guess I just don't have that mentality. I care about the company and want to see it come back to its former glory. I work so hard, come in everyday, do my job, do it well, offer help where needed, learn new things... I just wish people would stop letting it beat them down and double their efforts... you never know what could come of that!

BabyGirl Rosie · 07-11-2012, 06:59 AM

I am so sorry. My school did a RIF a few years ago. I remember the waiting game feeling well. It's horrible. I really do think it affects everyone even if you still keep your job. I hate it for all of you.

Christinee · 07-11-2012, 07:43 AM

I'm sorry to hear that. It's the worst feeling to know your about to or may lose your job. It's stomach turning and it makes work no fun to go to. It's so sad so many people are losing their jobs.

It will work out. It always does, even when you think it wont. Good luck! Sending prayers and positive thoughts.

LunasMomma · 07-11-2012, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by celstu1

Thanks!

Im actually not worried about myself at all.... I think my job is pretty secure... I'm worried about the state of the company. So many people just don't care anymore, they are just riding things out, not coming in, using all their sick time, personal time off, not getting projects done on time, etc... I guess I just don't have that mentality. I care about the company and want to see it come back to its former glory. I work so hard, come in everyday, do my job, do it well, offer help where needed, learn new things... I just wish people would stop letting it beat them down and double their efforts... you never know what could come of that!

That's got to be an awful feeling, I'm so sorry

Your statement above proves that you are a valuable asset to your company, and I hope that your dedication is rewarded with loyalty from your company!

Hugs!!!

Christinee · 07-11-2012, 07:51 AM

People will stop caring once they know they are about to get laid off. It's hard not to. The only reason most of them still come is because they want to be eligible for unemployment. A lot of companies don't even give notice for that reason, I think. Worried of what people will do when they are upset or don't care... Not show up, not do their job well, steal, etc..

yorkietalkjilly · 07-11-2012, 08:20 AM

It is so sad to hear about so much trouble in this country and so many are going through this. I am so glad your job is pretty safe and you can still be working. But to think of all of those people just waiting for the end of their livelihood is heartbreaking.

celstu1 · 07-13-2012, 06:26 AM

Oh I know! So many people here are proactive, they found jobs and left the company... making this place really quiet and lonely and empty! Morale is so low, there was actually a manager meeting yesterday to discuss how to raise it. They are making a 'playroom' here with a foosball table, Wii game console and other things.... just to try to keep people's spirits up... but the ironic part of that is, with soooo many people leaving those that are left have too much work to do to go to a playroom!

DBlain · 07-13-2012, 07:25 PM

so sad, may I ask what kind of a company you work in, do they manufacture a product?

celstu1 · 07-16-2012, 09:37 AM

No, it's healthcare. It's a company that has onsite health coaches with 24/7 support for members, manages data for health insurance companies, provides disease management & wellness health programs for members of insurance companies. I work in IT as an application developer. IT is always a revolving door of people when it comes to layoffs, cutbacks and just natural attrition. People make more and people want to make more than that.....

07-11-2012, 05:12 AM	#1
celstu1 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 10,534	Waiting on layoffs.... they are coming... today, this week, this month... we were told they are coming. we are all just sitting around waiting to be told whether we have a job or not. Makes for a VERY low morale at work all the time! __________________ “Petting, scratching, and cuddling a dog could be as soothing to the mind and heart as deep meditation and almost as good for the soul as prayer.” ― Dean Koontz

07-11-2012, 05:51 AM	#3
DvlshAngel985 Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Los Angeles, California, USA Posts: 12,693	Hugs!!!! I'm so sorry. __________________ Littlest JakJak We miss you Kaji

07-11-2012, 06:26 AM	#4
celstu1 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 10,534	Thanks! Im actually not worried about myself at all.... I think my job is pretty secure... I'm worried about the state of the company. So many people just don't care anymore, they are just riding things out, not coming in, using all their sick time, personal time off, not getting projects done on time, etc... I guess I just don't have that mentality. I care about the company and want to see it come back to its former glory. I work so hard, come in everyday, do my job, do it well, offer help where needed, learn new things... I just wish people would stop letting it beat them down and double their efforts... you never know what could come of that! __________________ “Petting, scratching, and cuddling a dog could be as soothing to the mind and heart as deep meditation and almost as good for the soul as prayer.” ― Dean Koontz

07-11-2012, 06:59 AM	#5
BabyGirl Rosie I ♥ my girls! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: With My Yorkies Posts: 18,980	I am so sorry. My school did a RIF a few years ago. I remember the waiting game feeling well. It's horrible. I really do think it affects everyone even if you still keep your job. I hate it for all of you. __________________ Momma to three sweet Yorkie girls Rosie Marie, Mikki Leigh , and Lily Mae Grace!

07-11-2012, 08:20 AM	#9
yorkietalkjilly ♥ Love My Tibbe! ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: D/FW, Texas Posts: 22,140	It is so sad to hear about so much trouble in this country and so many are going through this. I am so glad your job is pretty safe and you can still be working. But to think of all of those people just waiting for the end of their livelihood is heartbreaking. __________________ Jeanie and Tibbe One must do the best one can. You may get some marks for a very imperfect answer: you will certainly get none for leaving the question alone. C. S. Lewis

07-11-2012, 07:43 AM	#6
Christinee Donating YT Addict Join Date: May 2009 Location: Bellflower, Ca, USA Posts: 2,437	I'm sorry to hear that. It's the worst feeling to know your about to or may lose your job. It's stomach turning and it makes work no fun to go to. It's so sad so many people are losing their jobs. It will work out. It always does, even when you think it wont. Good luck! Sending prayers and positive thoughts.

07-11-2012, 07:51 AM	#8
Christinee Donating YT Addict Join Date: May 2009 Location: Bellflower, Ca, USA Posts: 2,437	People will stop caring once they know they are about to get laid off. It's hard not to. The only reason most of them still come is because they want to be eligible for unemployment. A lot of companies don't even give notice for that reason, I think. Worried of what people will do when they are upset or don't care... Not show up, not do their job well, steal, etc..

07-13-2012, 06:26 AM	#10
celstu1 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 10,534	Oh I know! So many people here are proactive, they found jobs and left the company... making this place really quiet and lonely and empty! Morale is so low, there was actually a manager meeting yesterday to discuss how to raise it. They are making a 'playroom' here with a foosball table, Wii game console and other things.... just to try to keep people's spirits up... but the ironic part of that is, with soooo many people leaving those that are left have too much work to do to go to a playroom! __________________ “Petting, scratching, and cuddling a dog could be as soothing to the mind and heart as deep meditation and almost as good for the soul as prayer.” ― Dean Koontz

07-13-2012, 07:25 PM	#11
DBlain Donating YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Oakland County MI Posts: 6,190	so sad, may I ask what kind of a company you work in, do they manufacture a product? __________________ Lola my amazing little yorkie-pom Donna

07-16-2012, 09:37 AM	#12
celstu1 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 10,534	No, it's healthcare. It's a company that has onsite health coaches with 24/7 support for members, manages data for health insurance companies, provides disease management & wellness health programs for members of insurance companies. I work in IT as an application developer. IT is always a revolving door of people when it comes to layoffs, cutbacks and just natural attrition. People make more and people want to make more than that..... __________________ “Petting, scratching, and cuddling a dog could be as soothing to the mind and heart as deep meditation and almost as good for the soul as prayer.” ― Dean Koontz