Sad.... :(

MellyMelB

I work for an insurance company and as you guys know - the future of insurance companies in the US is currently in limbo. Things are not looking good. Well, we have been kind of given a heads up that major headcount cuts are coming next week. MAJOR. I have a feeling a lot of people who I know and like very much will be losing their jobs. At the moment, mine seems secure, which is a good thing - but I am still super depressed for everyone whose job is very obviously not secure.

Haleakala

It sucks that the economy has tanked the way it has....but I will say as someone that was laid off right before having Madison, there is some good that happens as well from these events.

I got to stay home with dd longer than if I had my old job, I pushed myself to explore something new instead of staying someplace that as I look back now- I become "stuck in" that job and truly didn't reach my potential.

Maybe some of your co-workers will do the same and find something new, be able to collect unemployment and be home with their families if nothing else.  

I truly believe the line...when one door closes another opens..... 

LizC78

Oh no.. that stinks.. Is it going to be anyone in your group or work place?

I was told in my review that they are laying off about 1200 people and she assured me that my job is safe. Thank goodness.

MellyMelB

Liz, I think some people in my old group. Actually, I think its my whole old group. Seriously. My current group is safe, no more cuts.  

Hale, I usually agree with that way of thinking but with the way things are now with the amount of unemployed growing at such a steady #...I am worried for them. I can only hope and pray that it all works out for the best.

Haleakala

That's really unfortunate that it's your old group, it's unfortunate no matter who it is that gets laid off

I just put my two cents in becuase I remember where I was at last January- going how could this happen, I was 9 months pregnant and was told my job was safe. I was worried, scared and had no health insurance for almost 9 months thereafter.

But, looking back over a year later it was actually one of the best things that ever happend to me. I would have been a real estate paralegal forever and such good things have happend that I HOPE the same happens for those that get laid off.

DH's job just laid off 120 people, could he eventually be one of them, maybe but if it did happen he would collect unemployment and DD would be pulled from daycare and he would get to spend time with her like I did. 

Just looking at it in a different way, and hope too that it works out for the best for them!   

     

MellyMelB

Hale, you are right to look at it in a positive way for sure. I have been through 3 different lay offs at 3 different companies and was personally affected each time. It sucked. But I learned from it and always bounced back and think my coworkers will, too. But I can never shake the dump a lay off has on the morale on those left behind. Almost a survivors guilt. I feel this now and it has not happened yet.

cocojack10

Oh Mel, I'm so sorry.  Hope it doesn't affect too many, and it was more suspicion.  : (  GL

CesEve99

i'm sorry. i've been in the position of your co-workers one too many times. eventually, you lose hope in the job market and in the economy getting any better. dh's company is closing in 60 days - LUCKILY they are all being transferred to other positions. still, when he told me the hairs on my neck stood up.

britishbride05

this economy definitely sucks.  ugh. 

Albah

I'm so sorry Mel! I'm glad your job is safe but it can't be easy to see some of your coworkers go in this fashion!

melly&jimmy

Layoffs have a huge affect on the entire community.  This is sooo unfortunate.  Survivor's Guilt is real - happy you're safe but sad that many people will be losing their jobs. 

turtlebabies

I'm so sorry. I know exactly how you feel. When the market tanked we went from having over 300 employees in our division alone to 60 and it hurt to see so many of them go. I hope you feel better and that all those who must go find great jobs quick!

sandye

Aww that stinks. I feel so bad for your coworkers. The job market is so terrible out there right now.

MrsJOSEnADRI

I'm so sorry for your coworkers.  It's really tough out there.  A lot of my friends are having trouble finding jobs and they are mostly teachers and nurses.  When THEY can't find jobs in such essential public service fields, you know it's bad!