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

Slidefox · 01-07-2009, 01:16 PM

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.

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!

TheManTheMyth · 01-07-2009, 02:06 PM

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

dad · 01-07-2009, 02:50 PM

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

01-07-2009, 03:08 PM

Good luck man!

Slidefox · 01-07-2009, 04:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheManTheMyth

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 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!!

RCZ · 01-07-2009, 07:40 PM

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.

frost · 01-07-2009, 07:55 PM

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.

Slidefox · 01-07-2009, 08:27 PM

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

frost · 01-07-2009, 08:48 PM

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

The Geek · 01-07-2009, 09:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slidefox

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!!

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

Slidefox · 01-07-2009, 09:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frost

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

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!!

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Originally Posted by The Geek

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

Thanks!!

Endgame · 01-07-2009, 10:00 PM

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...

frost · 01-08-2009, 11:30 PM

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.

Slidefox · 01-08-2009, 11:53 PM

That's not far at all...

DIGItonium · 01-12-2009, 08:15 PM

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...

01-07-2009, 01:16 PM	#1 (permalink)
Slidefox Previous Moderator Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,534 Drives: A Pony Rep Power: 215	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. 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! __________________ Forum Rules: Click Here Before Posting Click Here to Become a Premium Member Go Turbo or Go Home!!//Cowboys 2012 Superbowl Champs// Suns 2012 NBA Champions

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dad Grand Prix of Endurance Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tennessee Posts: 3,476 Drives: Mulsanne Straight Rep Power: 27	I just did a post yesterday that unemployemant will continue thru 2010! __________________ We can do without any article of luxury we have never had; but once obtained, it is not in human nature to surrender it voluntary.

01-07-2009, 08:27 PM	#8 (permalink)
Slidefox Previous Moderator Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,534 Drives: A Pony Rep Power: 215	I might have a project coming up with the lightrail!! __________________ Forum Rules: Click Here Before Posting Click Here to Become a Premium Member Go Turbo or Go Home!!//Cowboys 2012 Superbowl Champs// Suns 2012 NBA Champions

01-08-2009, 11:53 PM	#14 (permalink)
Slidefox Previous Moderator Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,534 Drives: A Pony Rep Power: 215	That's not far at all... __________________ Forum Rules: Click Here Before Posting Click Here to Become a Premium Member Go Turbo or Go Home!!//Cowboys 2012 Superbowl Champs// Suns 2012 NBA Champions

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TheManTheMyth Base Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 113 Drives: 05 Mazda 6 Rep Power: 282	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

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blue660r01 Guest Posts: n/a	Good luck man!

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RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1120	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.

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Endgame A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Phoenix Posts: 1,613 Drives: Nothing Now! Rep Power: 225	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...

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DIGItonium A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 3,800 Drives: 09 Z34-TT 6MT Rep Power: 44	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...