I think the worst is going to happen next month. I have no confidential info to claim this with certainty, but I've seen enough to make an educated guess. I've grown tired of having to stress so much about work and I'm considering leaving, but that's not helping my anxiety in the moment. Work shouldn't be responsible for the deterioration of our mental health, but here we are.
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September 19th
My team is so oblivious thinking we untouchable. Smh. No one is safe.
it's summer, go to the pool, take your partner out on a nice date, buy them something nice, take photos, create positive experiences. buy yourself some nice shirt, have a beer or two, enjoy life. Personally I am going for a beer, and I will hang in there just to see how bad it will get. Hopefully not too bad as people have family and kids.
Bloodbath expected in my department. We do important things for the company, but it will all stop since Schwab is bleeding revenue. Over half my team will be gone.
If it helps, one thing I've done to TRY and combat that feeling is to take stock of my financial position, my home life, my marketability, etc. to reduce how much power the company holds over my fear, uncertainty, and doubt of the future.
Don't get me wrong, if they select me to go, I'll still be pi---d but at least I don't have to turn myself into a combination of nerves, panic attacks, and ulcers BEFORE it happens.
This is just a job. It's not your life. Fu-k Schwab.
It really is cruel and unfortunate how this has all played out. They are a big bunch of inconsiderate f0cking a$$h0les at the top and hopefully one fine day karma will bite them ALL
Hang in there. Many of us feel exactly like you. I've been a mental/emotional train wreck as of late for sure.