I don’t care about the job itself, I just badly need it. I’m in a tough spot in life right now and can’t afford to lose this job. I know I’m not the only one, but I’ve got so much on my plate that the possibility of being laid off absolutely terrifies me. Fingers crossed for all of us, especially those in particularly precarious positions.
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They used the Rule of 70. Age+Years of service="eligible" for forced separation. Like a corporate version of SAW.
@a9 I don't even think Jones as we used to know it exists and I don't think it will be 3-5 before they are no longer period. As will be bought out fully or public as PP and DC want it to be.
I think what hurts the most with this is it is a huge stab in the back for anyone that has held on through the years and given so much to this place despite lower pay. It was an unwritten agreement that we all had each others back regardless of what was going on the world. Covid, recession, social chaos, stock market turmoil etc. We alway held on and came out looking good. All that is gone and now the one thing edj could bring to the table is completely destroyed. It would be one thing if these layoffs were needed because we were about to go under (like a 2008 event sitation) but all I have heard is "we're awesome, we are the best, eye popping numbers! Etc" as if we have had record growth profits since 2010. We rushing this transformation for no reason other than a quick money grab for DC and the other east coast cronies PP brought on. He aggressively has pushed the idea to "double the numbers" to go head on with wall street big boys. This is NOT how we have operated in the past either. This company will be destroyed in the next 3-5 years. Mark it down.
I can totally relate. It’s hard not to panic. Have faith in yourself, and hopefully something will work out BEFORE severance runs out. That is what I am praying for, for myself as well. I’m a single mom of 2 so I get it. Hang in there!!!!
I 100% agree and am in the same boat. I’m not a dual income household, job market doesn’t look good. Can’t stand hearing- maybe this is an opportunity! When severance runs out, not sure what I’ll do. I feel really betrayed by Jones.