Former (8 years) MST field tech here...I remember getting that call from my boss on a pleasant Friday in spring about two years ago, he sounded clearly upset by his tone, and I pretty much knew what was coming before he uttered more than a few words.
This is where I tell you that my life turned around as soon as I was laid off, right? Not so much. I spent a year and a half working temporary contract gigs, bouncing from company to company...never really making decent money, no benefits, no job security. But I kept looking, kept doing my best work, kept showing my value to employers...and six months ago I found what is easily the best job of my life, earning more money than I've ever made at a company I love, a company that appreciates my hard work.
I don't tell you this to brag, I tell you this because I want better for every person who works at Macy's. You can do better, trust me. Looking back, I can't believe I spent nearly a decade at a company that clearly never valued the work I did.
If you're furloughed, laid off, back in your store but scared for your job...freshen your resume, put on a brave face and look for better employment. We all know Macy's is doomed, why waste a few more days, months, years at a company more interested in overpaying their executive team than they are running a functional business?
Best of luck, friends. I worked with many of you, all over Northern NJ, NY state, and NYC in my multiple assignments, and while I don't miss my job, I miss all the wonderful people I worked with.