Organization-wide e-mail saying that layoffs are being consdered

[SarcasticDwarf]

So my employer (where I really enjoy working) send out an e-mail saying that times are tough and that the managers are being asked to look at their budgets and consider cutting services, unpaid time off, and layoffs.

I have been working there six months and it is my first full time and permanent professional position. I would also need to move across the country to find a new job.

So does an e-mail like that justify leaving? Does that break the (granted, limited) ties of loyalty to an organization?

 

[idiotekniQues]

reply to that email and tell snow white without 7 dwarves, her whole schtick is fubared

 

[Cattlegod]

That does justify leaving. With 6 months seniority, you will likely be one of the first to be let go.

edit: only if you go to a company that isn't talking about layoffs.

 

[misle]

You don't need to justify leaving, just like they don't need to justify laying you off.

I would get my resume together and start looking, just in case.

 

[Quiksilver]

say consider staying until they happen. 1) you could get lucky and not be one of them. 2) If you do he laid-off, more job experience will be on your resume than if you left now. 3) I'm not sure about this; but if you quit I'm pretty sure you can't collect unemployment.

 

[bobdole369]

"I would also need to move across the country to find a new job. "

Start looking now - make your concession plans. Better safe than sorry. Don't tell them.

 

[spidey07]

Originally posted by: misle
You don't need to justify leaving, just like they don't need to justify laying you off.

I would get my resume together and start looking, just in case.

Yep. All you can do is take your career into your own hands. Update resume and start looking, if something better and more secure comes along you can decide if you want to take it.

You may be low on the list of layoffs though if this is your first job, they'll want to get rid of the expensive people first.

 

[SarcasticDwarf]

Originally posted by: Quiksilver
say consider staying until they happen. 1) you could get lucky and not be one of them. 2) If you do he laid-off, more job experience will be on your resume than if you left now. 3) I'm not sure about this; but if you quit I'm pretty sure you can't collect unemployment.

Uh, I would find a job before quitting.

 

[MaxFusion16]

I would wait 'till the end and possibly get a severance package.
but definitely start looking in the mean time as well, always have a backup plan.

 

[spidey07]

Originally posted by: MaxFusion16
I would wait 'till the end and possibly get a severance package.
but definitely start looking in the mean time as well, always have a backup plan.

"You've been here 6 months, here's your 2 days severance pay."

 

[SarcasticDwarf]

Originally posted by: MaxFusion16
I would wait 'till the end and possibly get a severance package.
but definitely start looking in the mean time as well, always have a backup plan.

There won't be any as I am still under my probationary period (1 year). There are no benefits associated with anyone in that status.

 

[imported_Imp]

That's probably the idea to get people to voluntarilly leave, get on someone else's payroll.

 

[Tim]

Maybe they should fire the e-mailer for not using spelling check.

 

[NL5]

Originally posted by: SarcasticDwarf Does that break the (granted, limited) ties of loyalty to an organization?

No such thing......

 

[SarcasticDwarf]

Originally posted by: theplaidfad
Maybe they should fire the e-mailer for not using spelling check.

err, huh? I typed everything above.

 

[zinfamous]

Originally posted by: Cattlegod
That does justify leaving. With 6 months seniority, you will likely be one of the first to be let go.

edit: only if you go to a company that isn't talking about layoffs.

THIS

 

[Red Squirrel]

I would try to get something lined up or at least have a few potentials but I would not show any signs of being ready to be laid off. How many people have been hired since you? I know where I work when I was 6 months seniority I already had 1 person newer then me. Now it's been a year and a half and I'm almost the senior tech as far as help desk goes lol. (though for our group Level 1 and 2 are looked at equaly so I'm really more in the middle).

Also work your 110%, if they don't go by seniority then at least if they see you working harder you may have a lesser chance of being picked out.

 

[Mo0o]

This doesnt sound like a small startup where everyone knows each other. You have no obligation to teh firm. Do what's best for you

 

[SarcasticDwarf]

Originally posted by: Mo0o
This doesnt sound like a small startup where everyone knows each other. You have no obligation to teh firm. Do what's best for you

It is more of a government agency. I work in a small group of about six within the larger group of about 55.

 

[Joemonkey]

Originally posted by: SarcasticDwarf

Originally posted by: MaxFusion16
I would wait 'till the end and possibly get a severance package.
but definitely start looking in the mean time as well, always have a backup plan.

There won't be any as I am still under my probationary period (1 year). There are no benefits associated with anyone in that status.

ugh places still do this? i'm in my 2nd job in a row where ALL benefits start at date of hire

is your position hourly, salary exempt, or salary non-exempt?

 

[SarcasticDwarf]

Originally posted by: Joemonkey

Originally posted by: SarcasticDwarf

Originally posted by: MaxFusion16
I would wait 'till the end and possibly get a severance package.
but definitely start looking in the mean time as well, always have a backup plan.

There won't be any as I am still under my probationary period (1 year). There are no benefits associated with anyone in that status.

ugh places still do this? i'm in my 2nd job in a row where ALL benefits start at date of hire

is your position hourly, salary exempt, or salary non-exempt?

salary non-exempt and benefits started on date of hire.

 

[Mo0o]

Originally posted by: SarcasticDwarf

Originally posted by: Mo0o
This doesnt sound like a small startup where everyone knows each other. You have no obligation to teh firm. Do what's best for you

It is more of a government agency. I work in a small group of about six within the larger group of about 55.

then hell no, get your ass out of there

 

[Joemonkey]

Originally posted by: SarcasticDwarf

Originally posted by: Joemonkey

Originally posted by: SarcasticDwarf

Originally posted by: MaxFusion16
I would wait 'till the end and possibly get a severance package.
but definitely start looking in the mean time as well, always have a backup plan.

There won't be any as I am still under my probationary period (1 year). There are no benefits associated with anyone in that status.

ugh places still do this? i'm in my 2nd job in a row where ALL benefits start at date of hire

is your position hourly, salary exempt, or salary non-exempt?

salary non-exempt and benefits started on date of hire.

then wtf are you talking about a probationary period for? I thought if benefits started on date of hire there would be no 90, 180, or 365 day "probationary" period

 

[SarcasticDwarf]

Originally posted by: Joemonkey

Originally posted by: SarcasticDwarf

Originally posted by: Joemonkey

Originally posted by: SarcasticDwarf

Originally posted by: MaxFusion16
I would wait 'till the end and possibly get a severance package.
but definitely start looking in the mean time as well, always have a backup plan.

There won't be any as I am still under my probationary period (1 year). There are no benefits associated with anyone in that status.

ugh places still do this? i'm in my 2nd job in a row where ALL benefits start at date of hire

is your position hourly, salary exempt, or salary non-exempt?

salary non-exempt and benefits started on date of hire.

then wtf are you talking about a probationary period for? I thought if benefits started on date of hire there would be no 90, 180, or 365 day "probationary" period

Nope, you are incorrect. The probationary period is merely the time period where you can be fired for any reason and without benefits.

 

[her209]

I would encourage everyone to mutiny.