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My company is going through some changes. They offered me a job in another state awhile back, but because of DH's son, we can't really move out of the state right now, and the 2 hour commute, just doesn't seem all that appealing. However, the company said they would try to do what they could to accomodate me somewhere else. I'm a high level manager so it's not just like I can be moved into another position.
Yesterday, they let a couple people go, but I was off. I just got a meeting request from the head of HR for this afternoon from 3pm to 5pm and on the invite is also the head of corporates HR. This doesn't look good :(
Now I'm freaking stressed.
:(
Im sorry to hear that... I really hope that this meeting is just about changes and not letting you go.
(((hug))) I hope everything goes okay.
Arm yourself with a list of questions so you feel more confident. Make sure you ask about a severance package, COBRA, relocation options, telecommuting options or part-time work in your area, and any little thing you can think of.
This may be a blessing in disguise if your company isn't doing well. Be strong, bee!
shiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiit.
That really sucks.
crossing my fingers for you that they just want to discuss the recent (and possibly future) layoffs and how it will affect the company etc. :(
Maybe they just want to fill you in on what happened yesterday when you weren't there. Good luck! Keep us updated!
You and DH have talked about this right? If not, call him, now!
I'm in education so our layoffs come in a different manner but would a 2 hour meeting be necessary for a layoff? Maybe it is just a meeting.
It might not be as bad as you think. Usually when you are laid off they call you to "come down" and they dont schedule a meeting so you can see it coming. It gives you too much time, from a security standpoint, to steal information etc.
@mwitter80:eeek! fingers crossed for good news for you!!!! I hope it's not bad news in the meeting!!!
@mwitter80: sorry to hear this :( I went through the same thing just over a year ago and any way you look at it, you are never really ready for how this changes your life....thoughts are with you
Regardless of what happens, you should read a book called Who Moved the Cheese? It's a really great story about being ready for change, either pro-actively or because it's put upon you.
((hugs)) I hope it goes okay and it's not what you're expecting hon. If it is, more ((hugs)).
@lefeymw: good point. or, if you're in the IT department, to really screw things up....
@lefeymw: I'm a VP. They aren't worried about me stealing information. I have a non-compete and a contract.
@2ndtime: They call you at the end of the day and block your schedule so that no one else books you for a meeting and when you don't show, asks where you are. Pretty standard practice here.
I hope I'm just overthinking it.
Ohhh scary :( I bet it's like @tranquility said...It's probably just to let you know about the changes. You are a manager, after all!
But if it is what you think, I'm so sorry :( I found my dream job after being laid off 2 years ago, and it was the best thing that could have happened to me.
xoxo!
@mwitter80: It doesnt matter what level you are. In fact the higher up you are, the more information you have access to. Lower level employees have non-competes and NDA's also normally. But you said that its "standard practice there" so I guess you have seen it done.
Doesnt mean its not what you think it is, but my company (I was just laid off) everyone from VPs to analysts were laid off the same way. With a come on down call.
Hope for the best and prepare for the worst. If it does happen, to the list of questions I'd also add to check with them how they will respond to queries from potential employers (e.g. layoff/reorganization). If there's anything personal you need on your computer - get it off now just in case. Emotionally - make sure you've reached your husband or a good friend who can be with you. It can be a tough ride for a while, think marathon not sprint.
PM me if you want to talk - I've been there and know it can be rough. Keep us posted.
@lefeymw: You're right in your thinking. However, they told me about the job being eliminated months ago. I could have already taken everything that I wanted. That's not their concern.
This will be the 3rd time I've been laid off. It's totally insane. That's what I get for working in technology I guess though. Everything is always changing.
I've only been with this company for a year so my severance is going to stink.
Ugh I need to stop.
Maybe the meeting is about a new position that they are going to place you in, since yours might be eliminated.
You haven't been laid off yet.... Always assume the best but prepare for the worst.
As of now you are still employed and that's what you need to think about.
Like pp said, since it is a possiblility, I would talk to your awesome DH about any thoughts or actions to take if you are laid off... otherwise.. let it go.
Do you job and this afternoon have your meeting... thinking that it's just like any other meeting.
((hugs)) Whatever way it goes... things WILL work out. It's definitely not the end of the world... You have your awesome teammate named DH and together ya'll will get whatever needs to be worked out worked out ;)
((((((((((((((((hugs))))))))))))))))))
Just want to wish you luck. Today will be stressful no matter what, be sure you do something to treat yourself tonight no matter how this turns out. Fingers crossed for you!
Hopefully its something totally unrelated.. its easier said than done but try not to worry about it too much until you know for sure what the meeting is about
@mwitter80: OMG - that's awful that the meeting is scheduled for the end of the day. Good luck, I'll be thinking of you. * HUGS *
That's terribly nerve-racking. I really hope everything works out for the best for you.
thats terrible that the meeting is at the end of the day, i bet waiting til then will torture :(
call your DH and let him know whats going on so he can be more prepared to emotionally support you later tonight if needed :)
wishing you the best, but you can get through no matter what!
I hope you're wrong about it, but if not, HUGE hugs. You will get through it. GOOD LUCK!!!!
I'm so sorry - I hope it's not what you're thinking! Keeping you in my thoughts...hope to hear good news from you after 5!
I just wanted to send some hugs your way. I got laid off a few months ago, and even though it's really hard to find a job, things are looking up with the economy. It's not nearly as bad as it was.
Hang in there, and good luck (hugs).
I'm so sorry about this, but be please prepared. As someone suggested, call your husband and also do the desk prep just in case. If there is anything on your computer that you want or need, take care of it now. Begin emailing yourself things you need to your home email. I have heard of people being locked out of the computer systems at the nth hour. This happened to a co-worker. She found out she was being laid-off when she went to log into her computer after lunch and could not get in. Her account was terminated. The executives were more shocked at her clean desk than she was at the pink slip notice. She was lucky that the IT department screwed up and gave her a heads up.
Also, contact unemployment so that you know your rights and the benefits can begin immediately if the worse occurs.
If there is anything personal you need off your desk, take inventory now. Even if the news is good (like you will keep your job), it still pays to be on guard.
I am hoping that things work out favorably, but it will sting less if you are prepared for the worse.
Oh no! I hope it isn't ultimately what you think it is (2 hours seems like a long meeting just to lay you off) but if it is, hopefully something else will come up for you soon.
Keep us posted!
I'm in HR. You are correct in your assumptions, so make sure to go into the meeting prepared with questions in case you are right.
Most of the time, if people think this is about to happen, it probably is. Likewise with being terminated, most know it's coming.
If it dosn't happen...go home and celebrate!!!
I'm sorry...I work in the insurance industry and have seen this go down way too many times. It really sucks. *hugs* best of luck to you!
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