[NefCanuck]

ANTHONYD,Dec 18 2008, 08:20 AM Wrote: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.
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Y'know, if more companies were like yours and talked straight with their employees I think there would be a lot less of the "shell shocked" when things finally do come to a head down the road.

I read countless stories of companies proclaiming their health loud and long, only to shaft their employees as things continue to tank and all the happy talk can no longer hide what is happening.

I applaud you Anthony for being strong enough to deal with the fallout, just keep going and doing what you have to do, things have to get better.

NefCanuck