PhillyDude Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 Just got laid of yesterday and It's clearly a sign that we are in a bad economy. I was employed for 6 straight years, 1999-2005 and after that it was all down hill. I'm just kicking myself that I didn't have the SAVING mindset during the years so I could have that money in the bank. This layoff is a little different because it was everyone including the Top performers who been with the company for 7 years, Our company has not gotten a contact yet for this fiscal year so it just wasnt enough money to continue paying everyone. So I expect everyone to be called back after a month or less. I just want to have another 6 year run is that so much to ask?-lol Link to post Share on other sites
Crusoe Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 It's certainly tough out there. I'm sat here watching by business go down the pan. Had to lay off my boys a while back and lost my right hand man last week. He'd been with me for 14 years. Can't even compete when there's no work to bid for, and now I have no boys I can't bid when work does show it's face. Good luck with yours, fella. Link to post Share on other sites
Author PhillyDude Posted July 24, 2011 Author Share Posted July 24, 2011 It's certainly tough out there. I'm sat here watching by business go down the pan. Had to lay off my boys a while back and lost my right hand man last week. He'd been with me for 14 years. Can't even compete when there's no work to bid for, and now I have no boys I can't bid when work does show it's face. Good luck with yours, fella. And i been in this field for 11 years and if I was t look fior a new job it would be a dfferent field. And I would have to figure out what that field would be since 95% of my work history is in one field Link to post Share on other sites
Crusoe Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 And i been in this field for 11 years and if I was t look fior a new job it would be a dfferent field. And I would have to figure out what that field would be since 95% of my work history is in one field My main man faced a similar situation. He could have stayed with me and toughed it out for a while, instead he opted to jump ship and train up in a new field with another company. I think the times are going get much worse. I'm already looking to learn a new skill, maybe start another business. Never hurts to think ahead and have a back up plan. Link to post Share on other sites
Author PhillyDude Posted July 24, 2011 Author Share Posted July 24, 2011 My main man faced a similar situation. He could have stayed with me and toughed it out for a while, instead he opted to jump ship and train up in a new field with another company. I think the times are going get much worse. I'm already looking to learn a new skill, maybe start another business. Never hurts to think ahead and have a back up plan. My boss wanted to make sure my number was saved in her phone so she can contact me to return whenever a new contract is finalized. But of course I will still put myself in position to get a new opportunity and not wait on a phone call. Link to post Share on other sites
OpenBook Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 I was employed for 6 straight years, 1999-2005 and after that it was all down hill. I hear ya Philly. 2005 was the year my career started becoming turbulent as well. It's been a rollercoaster for the last 6 years and shows no signs of letting up. It's almost like the nature of employment is changing. I am most certainly feeling more... disposable. Companies are still singing the tune of "We CARE about our employees" - but nobody's buying it anymore, because it is simply not true. Company loyalty is fast disappearing as a result. You might as well look out strictly for yourself, because your employer certainly isn't. Link to post Share on other sites
Dorie Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 So sorry to hear this news OP. I sincerely hope things turn around for you. Link to post Share on other sites
Sugarkane Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 I can relate when I started at my current company, there was lots of employees. Now there's only a handful of people and we lost our biggest client, as they want to go into business themselves. Now I'm looking elsewhere. Link to post Share on other sites
Author PhillyDude Posted July 25, 2011 Author Share Posted July 25, 2011 Well I liked hearing this from the HR lady when she gave me letter just before I left on friday "Hope to see you soon" Link to post Share on other sites
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