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October 2011 Moms
Ms.Jade
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My Entire Department Laid Off Today...Except Me
Ms.Jade
member
I left the department on a full time basis years ago and have since really diversified in the types of things I handle at work. This has made me more tired, but also more valuable. I handle several different things. The rest of my department only works in one area. All 6 of them were laid off today. We are a pretty close group and it sucks, but it really needed to happen to pave the way for some other things my company is trying to take on.
I had to leave early and didn't get a chance to speak to anyone. Usually I wouldn't hesitate to give them a call at home tonight (not unusual at all in this group) but since I was the only one spared I feel a little weird about it. To make matters worse I have a doctor's appointment and won't be in tomorrow at all.
Do you think I should reach out and say how sorry I am or hold off for a few days?
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Re: My Entire Department Laid Off Today...Except Me
Oh gosh, this is such an awkward situation..but I am glad your job was spared.
I used to work at a Starbucks regional office, and a similar situation happened to me. I was pretty tight with my co-workers; many of us worked together for over 6 years. I reached out to all of them and even planned a get together. No one acted weird toward me, they knew it wasn't my fault and were very appropriate.
I would reach out to those who you think would respond well. You might get an ear full (about the situation) but I am sure they would appreciate the kindness.
Sorry to hear about your department but glad to hear you weren't part of the 6. Definitely reach out. Did they have any idea it was coming?
If it were me, I wouldn't call or reach out. I would feel really weird doing it and some people may think you are rubing it in your face. Plus, I'm sure some people may not be too happy that you were spared and they were not.
Thankfully, you were spared, though !!!
"Most of the important things in the world have been accomplished by people who have kept on trying when there seemed to be no hope at all." -- Dale Carnegie
"Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time." --Thomas A. Edison
I'm so glad you were spared but I understand that relief is tainted by your coworkers' layoffs.
I would give it a day or two and check in with people individually. When I was laid off in the past, I hated it when people around me acted like nothing happened. A quick note or phone call to say that this svcks will probably be appreciated. Just keep the conversation on them, try to keep your status out of it, even though they know you're staying.
Burned by the Bear