So, guess how many coworkers of mine were laid-off yesterday.. Just take a stab. That's right,
12. I'm still here, thank heavens. But at what cost? I understand that ya gotta look out for your company..
I can't even tell you how screwed Cody and I would be had I been one of the lay-offs yesterday. We just signed on with Salisbury to build our next home, so being employed is a little important. Just a smidge.
I was the first employee to be brought up to the big office and I was scared.. I sat down and the CEO proceeded to tell me what that they were doing lay-offs because our profits are too low and they can't afford to pay as many employees. Here I'm thinking, "you're really explaining why your laying me off? JUST DO IT!" As he continued, he told me that I am a very valued employee and that Justin (my manager) speaks very highly of me. So, I'm safe. *whew*
As the day progressed, I saw 12 awesome coworkers of mine gather their belongings and leave the building for the last time. When our company meetings were once held in the foyer of our building, we can now hold them in a small office room, each having room to sit in chairs. I honestly didn't think I would be seeing any results of this crappy economy, but I spoke too soon.
Now that we've lost so many employees, I am going into the customer service department to pick up some slack. I used to be frustrated with my job in the production/shipping departmnet, but I would trade that any day to avoid being in customer service. At least in my old job I had a chance at a raise in the near future. If I stay in cs, I can forgot about any raises. I'm already stir-crazy from sitting all day!
This, like everything else in my life, will soon pass, I'm sure. I am most definitely updating my resume this week though. Getting this new house is going to change our life significantly, and if we can't afford to pay bills because my company can't pay one more person to be in customer service, then they're going to lose me. I have to do what's best for me and Cody, and if I can't get my regular job back, the job I liked, then I have to consider other avenues. Ta-ta for now, little ones. I'm watching Mall Cop with my mommy and loving the pick-me-up. LOVE!
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So I guess congrats but that is sort of sad that the people got laid off.
You know, I thought that Paul Blart was one of the worst movies that could come out and that all the funny parts were in the commercials. I watched it this weekend and I thought it wasn't as bad as what I thought it would be. The thing that I enjoyed about the whole movie was that it was a mad-cap comedy yet it was rated PG and the foundation of every sentence wasn't built on the f-word. It contained the same amount of funny but without the language. More film writers should learn from Paul Blart.
@godfatherofgreenbay - agreed. I can see why people thought the movie was stupid, but I was definitely in the right mood last night and it was wonderful! Still being here is definitely bitter-sweet.. thanks!
I hope this ends well for you.
@ProfessorTom - thank you, me too!