Looks like I'm going to be laid off (along with others) at my company soon.

[SCRUBDASHRUB]

This sucks. I know I'm not alone in this, but I can still be pissed, right?

[dugaresa]

1. you have every right to be pissed, i know i would be

sorry to hear about this and i hope that you will rebound with something much better!

[Nikki Stone1]

2. Yeah, you can be pissed.

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[ShortnFiery]

3. I'm sorry to hear that. Best wishes for getting through these tough times.

:hug: :hi:

[Demoiselle]

4. I'm so sorry, Scrub. I'm sending you all the good vibes I can. nt

[doc03]

5. Welcome aboard. I've been in the club since April 17, 2009

I am calling it quits, I get my first SS check in June. Is your layoff permanent?

[davidwparker]

6. Sorry to hear that scrub. I hope you find something before it

happens.

[Feron]

7. I'm very sorry. I hope that you quickly find a better job. nt

[MiniMe]

8. You can be pissed

Watch them wait until the reduced COBRA benefits don't apply anymore. I think they extended the time for the layoff to take advantage of that benefit is extended by 3 months, and then you can get the reduced COBRA. It isn't like the employer will have to pay for it, they get refunds from payroll taxes.

[Xenotime]

9. I'd be pissed at the greed Execs that get to keep their jobs.

What makes them any better?

[StarfarerBill]

10. I'm sorry to hear that. The best of luck to you, my friend.

I know where you're coming from; I've been mostly unemployed since September of 2008.

[virgogal]

11. Sorry to hear that but you will be in VERY good company,including

my daughter.

[BlueJac]

12. welcome aboard the unemployment line...........

I been here for 11 months now! Good Luck

[SCRUBDASHRUB]

16. Thanks, y'all. More venting below (sorry).

The thing that really blows chunks is this is a "green energy" company, and they've managed to run it into the ground.

Not only will the big wigs keep their jobs, but the president's son works there. I'm sure he won't be let go (and he's a worthless piece of shit).

The president decided about a year ago that his daughter, who doesn't officially work there, should take over the newsletter (which I do). He said "nothing personal."

I've seen the writing on the wall for a while now. My boss gave me a head's up a few weeks ago that it would be wise to really start looking. That same day, we got an email saying they were going to stop matching our 401K.

My boss told me he's working to get the hell out of there, and when he lands, he'll call me for a job (I'm not overly optimistic, but I will hold him to that recommendation letter he promised.).

The sad part is despite the upper management fucking up, my boss has been really great (and I've had some doozies). He's been cool when I've wanted to take off, need to leave early for dr's appointments, etc. and he fought to get me a bigger raise last year than I received (management wouldn't give me as big a one as he wanted me to have). Frankly, I wasn't expecting anything in this economy.

[proud patriot]

13. I'm sorry to hear that

:(

[Lerkfish]

14. welcome aboard and don't be surprised if you get the cold shoulder from employed

DUers when you discuss unemployment issues.

[renate]

15. I'm so sorry to hear that

It's scary and depressing... I hope your unemployment is briefer than it would have been a year ago, when everyone was predicting the end of the world and no improvement in sight.

I really am sorry. :hug: These are hard times we're living in.

[Donnachaidh]

17. that's tough. DH is just starting a job after 18 months off.

It's pretty vicious out there right now. And despite all the PR from the WH, we don't expect it to get better.

[madrchsod]

18. been there- done that since the 70`s...

this time i ran out of unemployment insurance two months before 62...that goodness for social security.

you may be alright..unemployment last for a year and you were laid off now so you won`t be out of work as long as others. the longer you are out of work the harder it is to get rehired.

[SCRUBDASHRUB]

19. I was let go from a job (given no notice anything was wrong; told

at the time "just not a good fit.") in Jan. 2007 (what is it about January?), and it took me six months to get this job. I'm concerned about how long it will take to get back on my feet. Fortunately, hubby has a job and I'm on his insurance (before, he was on mine, so we had Cobra to pay..that sucked!); plus, I just paid my car off in October. Still, it's so scary!

[applegrove]

20. I'm really sorry.

[RubyDuby in GA]

21. Welcome to the club!

:hug: I was let go at the end of last July. You have every right to be pissed, so don't hold back.
I also wish I could tell you that it's not so bad and that things will get better soon, but where I am - there is nothing out there. Not even part time work.

So all I can do is agree with you: This sucks. Bigtime.

[SCRUBDASHRUB]

22. There's pretty much jack crap where I am, too.

[Ignis]

23. Steal some pens.

:hide:

[Better Believe It]

24. "I'm going to be laid off (along with others) at my company soon." Your company?

If it was your company you would not be laid off. I bet the owner(s) of the company won't be fired and will still be collecting a paycheck if not more, unless it's a small time business.

I wish you well and success in finding a good job with a living wage and decent benefits.

However, why do so many people getting screwed over by big companies constantly talk about "my" company?

They don't own it, they don't control it and they don't make any corporate decisions.

Just some effective brainwashing by corporate America and the media I guess.

[Snarkoleptic]

25. If you receive a lump sum severence package, you should still go file for UEC 2-weeks after layoff.

The HR reps will have you sign a separation agreement saying, among other things, you can't file for UEC right away. They'll tell you that if you get a lump sum of 12-weeks of severence pay, you can't file for UEC for 12-weeks...this is BS.

If you read the sep. agreement, you'll find a severability clause stating that if any part of the agreemnent is legally unenforcable, the remainder of the agreement shall stand. Their hope is that the those being laid-off won't question the "you can't file for xx-weeks" story.

State laws may vary, consult your UEC office or a trusted advocate.

[cilla4progress]

26. Welcome to the club!

My last day was December 14th. It's a little tough to enjoy the holidays staring a layoff in the face...