just got laid off...

[TimSt.L]

Laid off, with no warning. And apparently the bossman knew for awhile it was going to happen.
Why not say something so I could prepare?

Oh well, maybe it's a blessing in disguise... somehow.

[sausagefingers]

Dang, on a Friday afternoon? That really sucks.

Did you get severence?

[travisvwright]

Originally Posted by TimSt.L

Oh well, maybe it's a blessing in disguise... somehow.

May not mean much but when I was layed off it was for sure a blessing in disguise. Hope things work out for you.

[shizzaq]

Man that is a bummer, sorry to hear it. Companies like to keep it secret and announce it late on Friday so you will leave and cool off over the weekend and hopefully not have any incidents. Good luck to you and I am sure all the folks here will be willing you some Job Karma.

[bobmc]

Tim

Really sorry buddy. Any parachute?

And just some food for thought; not knowing your boss or the relationship you had with him, maybe he couldn't say anything? I am in that position and if I tipped off someone and they flipped out or said anything about it, it'd cost me my job.

Or he could have been a tool just as easily!

Good luck, I will say a prayer for you and yours.

Bob

[TimSt.L]

Originally Posted by sausagefingers

Dang, on a Friday afternoon? That really sucks.

Did you get severence?

Nope. He did pay me for a full day today when I only worked six hours. I don't think that quite fits under severance though.

[tylerfreak]

Sorry to hear that. There is help out there, so dont wory too much.

[rickc007]

Better things to come

And a lot of times they're not allowed to tell you,
for many reasons . Wouldn't take it personally

[TimSt.L]

Originally Posted by bobmc

Tim

Really sorry buddy. Any parachute?

And just some food for thought; not knowing your boss or the relationship you had with him, maybe he couldn't say anything? I am in that position and if I tipped off someone and they flipped out or said anything about it, it'd cost me my job.

Or he could have been a tool just as easily!

Good luck, I will say a prayer for you and yours.

Bob

Thanks alot man.
Im a vetran with mild PTSD so Im sure he sees me as a prime candidate to snap off if the situation is right. Even though I know I wouldn't.

[Guitar Josh]

Tim, thank you for your service to our country. I hope that everything works out for you.

[EricPeterson]

That is bummer man, I like your perspective though, sometimes things have a way of working out for the best, try to stay positive.

where are you located and what kind of work do you do? You never know, someone reading this might be able to help out.

[James M]

Originally Posted by Guitar Josh

Tim, thank you for your service to our country. I hope that everything works out for you.

I second that.

[Sun Creature]

As someone who was just recently laid off, welcome to the club. I was in shock for about 2-3 days, then I just picked myself up and kept going. I am sure you have been in the game longer than me so you know the routine (update resume, get references and headhunters). I am certainly one to talk but keep going and don't look back.

[Devnor]

My girlfriend was just laid off Ericsson in a second round of massive layoffs this week. Just a few weeks ago she had a great review, pay increase and bonus to be paid next month. That's the telecom business. Good luck to you.

[jiml]

Originally Posted by TimSt.L

Thanks alot man.
Im a vetran with mild PTSD

IF that was the reason, there should be some legal recourse for you, if you want to even go there...

Good luck though. I got laid off 10 yrs ago and landed in a great spot that has been very good to me (so far)....