I can’t remember when the atmosphere was more depressing where I work. People never saw each other as competition and the morale was good once, no matter how hard the times were. Now the company has created a sickeningly competitive atmosphere with the threat of layoffs that people are turning on each other. Not that I blame the colleagues too much. Many of them have mortgages, kids in college, medical expenses. There isn’t a doubt in my mind that this is done on purpose and is just a good example of the level to which this company has sunk. I really don’t want to be working in this kind of atmosphere and I will put all of my efforts into finding a new job.
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After our huge 3% raise after not having had a raise in 2 years, it’s a wonder we have anyone left.
When is the Gulf Coast/Haynesville going to be sold? Asking for a friend.
I have reasons to believe that you are in the STX BU, and are aware of the upcoming divestiture and lay-off.
And after STX, Rockies will be next.
You have lost a lot of precious time now, you need to start sending your CV to every recruiter you see on LinkedIn, and apply to every single job post you find suitable.
I have been doing the very same for months now, but thus far there haven’t been suitable manager roles.
Sounds like The Mood Elevator is stuck in the basement.
Hunger games in real life.
There is definitely life after CHK. People aren’t trying to stab you in your back and take your job at every turn. People aren’t filing BS claims with HR. There are no rumors of upcoming layoffs, the majority of people are actually happy to come to work, no one is stressed over if they will have a job in the next 3 months, and no one is wondering if another benefit is going away, and get this, You absolutely can report to the same manager for more than 1 year. I know it sounds crazy but apparently that’s how the first world companies operate. You just got to leave that third world company to seek a better life.