Not how I wanted to start the year

[subplotkudzu]

Now that the shock has worn off a bit, I can discuss my Monday. I got an early morning call from my boss letting me know that the entire region structure was being disassembled and all region associates being terminated. The company will be posting for new jobs in the support office - likely far fewer in number than all the region ones, obviously, as this is a cost savings measure - but current thinking is that all Support Office jobs have to move to Chicago. And none of the divisions are likely hiring right now, because business is bad. Short form - unless something changes I'm out of a job as of md March.

I'd be much more upset with my boss (who had repeatedly reassured me at the end of 2008 that he had no intention of letting me go) were it not for the fact that he had leared about this just a few days earlier, and was in the exact same boat of needing to apply for one of the other jobs. Of course, he has the advantage of already living in Chicago, but I can hardly be mad at him for that.

So the current  plan is to play out the next 8 weeks with dignity and home that as we get closer to the deadline they might realize that they need more of my job functions than they thought, and either they have not yet found someone to do what I do in Chicago (so I can extend my time a little) or they decide it's not efficient to find such a person. During this, I start the search for alternate employment and hope it doesn't come to that (because such alternate employment will likely still mean moving, just not to Chiacgo, which is officially "too far away from family").

Comments

[kriz1818.livejournal.com]

Oh, no! Definitely not the way to start the new year. Unbelievable.

[adoxograph.livejournal.com]

Man that is awful! I'm glad it wasn't a, "Your last day is Friday," situation but still, there could be much better scenarios. Let me know if I can help at all.

[whswhs.livejournal.com]

Well, damn. That's rough news to deal with. Good luck on finding something quickly!

[doc-mystery.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry to hear about this crappy employment news, Bri. All the best for a more satisfactory outcome.

::B::

[daftnewt.livejournal.com]

Condolences - and best wishes to you and your family

[jedwardtremlett.livejournal.com]

that sucks. I am sorry to hear that.

I think you have a good plan - making it clear how valuable you actually are might make them reconsider, or put you in somewhere else. At the very least they should reflect that when it comes time to get a job reference, if they have any sense of decency.

[mylescorcoran]

Damn, I'm sorry to hear that. I hope things do play out favourably, and will be thinking of you and yours.

Good luck from the Irish contingent.

[cmdr-zoom.livejournal.com]

Ugh. Now you have my sympathies.

[thecoughlin.livejournal.com]

iffen we can be of any help, let me know.

I do good resumes (3 companies, increasing responsibility/pay over 5 years)

Have to be good at it if you have my talent at irritating "da boss"

[corylus-unbound.livejournal.com]

Awww crap. That is certainly not one wants to hear at any time but not right at the start of a New Year.

[rhakir.livejournal.com]

Well @#$%. That really sucks. I'm sorry, my friend. I hope things aren't as dire as they sound. I'm keeping my toes crossed for you that things work out for the best, no matter what. Good luck...

[drcpunk.livejournal.com]

Shit, that sucks.

I don't suppose my idle daydream of you starting a company and hiring all us out of work people actually works, but if you decide to check your sanity at the door, let me know.

Regardless, good luck either finding something good quickly or convincing your company that they need you right where you are.

Are you getting an adequate severance package? (I'm not asking for details, as I don't know if you're allowed to discuss those.)

[mneme]

Oh, dear, how awful.

*hugs* to you and your family -- I hope you bounce back quickly.

Good luck!