Hi, Guest
12-18-2008, 11:20 PM
The good thing was, the Prez was smart enough to pull us all into a room a few weeks back and tell us things weren't good. I actually applaud him for being so transparent through the whole thing. We ALL knew this was coming.
So I think a lot of people (including me) were already getting irons in the fire, paying off credit cards, storing money away etc... So I'm sure the people I was close with who got laid off did all of that. Thery're a smart bunch and we all spoke quite openly about what our plans were before this all went down.
The tough part is watching people clear offices out that have been here for 10+ years. some have kids in college etc. It's heart breaking.
I'm embarrassed to come out of my office in fears the they're looking at me like, "why me and not him?" There are people here far more talented and with more experience than me. That's the trouble with economic cut backs.... your skills don't matter, your bottom line cost does.
I think that's why it feels so heartless.
I hardy slept last night.
So I think a lot of people (including me) were already getting irons in the fire, paying off credit cards, storing money away etc... So I'm sure the people I was close with who got laid off did all of that. Thery're a smart bunch and we all spoke quite openly about what our plans were before this all went down.
The tough part is watching people clear offices out that have been here for 10+ years. some have kids in college etc. It's heart breaking.
I'm embarrassed to come out of my office in fears the they're looking at me like, "why me and not him?" There are people here far more talented and with more experience than me. That's the trouble with economic cut backs.... your skills don't matter, your bottom line cost does.
I think that's why it feels so heartless.
I hardy slept last night.