Talk about Friday the 13th Bad luck. Work Cuts

**IrregularPulse** · 02-13-2009, 02:57 PM

Well it's friday the 13th and as luck would have it we are going through another round of layoffs. They are going around 1 by 1 and letting people go. So far we're up to 10 people and my boss if on his way to the MI office to let go someone from out department. For all I know I could be next. I've survived 2 layoffs so far but this is the first time I've truly been scared about it. They're only offering 2 weeks severance. The first round a few months ago got 2 months! I'm just praying for 5 o'clock and hoping I still ave a job by then.
Just wanted to get this out there. I know several others on this board have lost jobs already and some much worse. I've never been layed off from a job before and with the economy I am frankly scared to death about what we will do about Mortgage, Bills, and my son just starting to eat foods not supplied by mom!

**TexLaw** · 02-13-2009, 02:59 PM

Hang in there, man. We're sending good vibes your way.

TL

**dataz722** · 02-13-2009, 03:05 PM

Sounds like a night of heavy drinking ahead of you.... no matter the outcome.

**IrregularPulse** · 02-13-2009, 03:06 PM

I appreciate it. I was planning on ordering 2 10 gallon batches worth of ingredients today, I think I'll hold out on that. As insane as it sounds. I'm going to have to put Electricity first. IF I didn't have the little one it wouldn't be so, but you know, little people like warmth

I can at least get mine from some high ABV nectar.

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Originally Posted by dataz722

Sounds like a night of heavy drinking ahead of you.... no matter the outcome.

I have a bottle of Delirium Tremens in the fridge waiting. Might have to open it up tonight. Hopefully it's a celebratory drink.

**bigjohnmilford** · 02-13-2009, 04:00 PM

Good luck Hope you're still employed as I type this.

UnaBonger · 02-13-2009, 04:03 PM

I'm so sorry you have to deal with that. Hang in there.

**IrregularPulse** · 02-13-2009, 04:12 PM

Employee meeting at 1:30. I'm guessing if you're still here by then you're safe. Who knows.

**shecky** · 02-13-2009, 04:15 PM

I'd take that as a good sign. Good luck.

flyangler18 · 02-13-2009, 04:17 PM

Good luck indeed. The axe may drop here in about a month's time. Acquisition goes to a vote on the 20th. Keep that resume current and ready to send out at a moment's notice.

BarleyWater · 02-13-2009, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by IrregularPulse

Employee meeting at 1:30. I'm guessing if you're still here by then you're safe. Who knows.

That's what I thought, then they let all of us in the meeting go, 68 people, my entire department. At least I got 3 months severance.

Hopefully your meeting goes better than mine did.