So, My Company Just Layed Off 50 People...
 

Came into work this morning to find out that two people in my department were "let-go". One of whom I was good friends with. I later found out that (13) people total in my branch were let go today, and a total of (50) people company wide. :shakes head:

The CEO put out a letter stating they implamented an "RIF" (Reduction in Force).

Let's just say it's good to be at work today!

wow...you must be doing something right then...hopefully all works out for the best...what do u do for a living if I may ask? 13 people in one day in the same branch seems like a lot

I just did a post yesterday that unemployemant will continue thru 2010!

Good luck man!

I am a Quotations Project Specialist for an electrical and datacom company. My location is the companies largest. We have over 100 people @ our location. There was (8) people in my department, now we have (6). Which means I am managing 78 projects right now... ranging from $2,000 to $3.4 Million.

I feel a little safe, because I am apart of my companies "Green Team". I am setting us up with manufacturers to sell Solar and Wind power systems for commercial, industrial, and residential projects. Since everything is going Green... I kinda feel I need to be here. Nothing is gauranteed though!!

All of my coworkers who started with me were called to a "meeting" on monday where they were not so subtly told to either make their numbers or be fired at the end of the month. I was the only one of my group not to get called in..but boy is the pressure mounting...I'm feeling the same thing you are haha.

I work for the City, and we are cutting like, 1000-1500 positions. What's funny (funny "queer," not funny "haha") is that I left my old company to work for the City because I thought there would be a lot more job security with a government job, lol.

I might have a project coming up with the lightrail!!

^
You mean "silent death?"
Lol, hopefully that thing will help take care of the homeless population.

Hang in there man...I count every Monday at work as a blessing nowadays.

The LightRail is right in front of my office (Priest & Washington), it will make it easier when i wan to go to Suns games!! Park at my office, and the lightrail takes you right to US Airways Arena!!

Thanks!! :tup:

All I have to do is walk over to the Arena as I am right across the street!!!

We are waiting to hear who will go with my bank. 35,000 is a lot of bodies worldwide...

I'm not that close to the arena working at the airport, but at least I only have to hop on the light rail to get there.

That's not far at all...

Stinks man... it's January and my company is getting ready for the 2nd wave: 2000 being let go. I wouldn't be surprised if there's another wave by the middle of this year.

Last week my supervisor said my group would be dodging this bullet. Today, I've placed a small deposit. Still trying to sell my car after a few days putting up my ad...