Xmas Layoffs

[TwinkleToes77]

Originally posted by: Qacer
Sorry to hear about that! I hope he finds a new job soon.

If he would have been working for this shoe company, then he would have gotten a fat bonus.

man... that slike winning the lottery. He could have gotten $12,000

 

[ManSnake]

Lockheed Martin is always hiring for JSF projects, so I have heard. The project is 10 years long also, good deal if you can get in.

 

[bleeb]

At least he didn't lose his job. Be thankful for that!

 

[Quixfire]

I have been layed off for the last four years on the Christmas Holidays. This is the first year since then I have been asked to work.

 

[Luden]

Sorry to hear the bad news, I hope he can find another job soon

Luden.

 

[Ranger X]

Originally posted by: TwinkleToes77
Well, it looks like my husband will be layed off for the holidays. They shut down his company for the next few weeks to save money. They say it will only last a few weeks. But it sucks major a$$!!!!

Atleast we kinda knew it was coming so we could plan ahead. But why does it always have to happen around the holidays!??!?!

Is this a temporary loss of work? I wouldn't exactly consider this a "layoff" as a layoff is permanent. Many companies shut down for the holidays as this time of the year is the worst time for company productivity.

Most companies follow a trend of laying off their employees during July and during December -- although most of them just focus on December. I think companies do this to generate investor interests as layoffs are a good indication of profit for the companies. It drops the production costs while the productivity expectations are untouched (meaning those that didn't get laid off get a heavier workload).

It's cruel but that's the corporate truth. It's all about profit and sparking new investor interests.

 

[JSClark]

Yeah, I wanna get laid off again this year, so I can tell my family that I can't afford anything because I got the shaft by corporate america!

And then I can spend another 4 months in depression, while I work countless hours at a grocery store, because UI is a ba$tard in MA, trying to find a job...

 

[TommyVercetti]

Yeah, my company is shutting off for a week after Christmas too.

 

[TwinkleToes77]

Originally posted by: Ranger X

Originally posted by: TwinkleToes77
Well, it looks like my husband will be layed off for the holidays. They shut down his company for the next few weeks to save money. They say it will only last a few weeks. But it sucks major a$$!!!!

Atleast we kinda knew it was coming so we could plan ahead. But why does it always have to happen around the holidays!??!?!

Is this a temporary loss of work? I wouldn't exactly consider this a "layoff" as a layoff is permanent. Many companies shut down for the holidays as this time of the year is the worst time for company productivity.

Most companies follow a trend of laying off their employees during July and during December -- although most of them just focus on December. I think companies do this to generate investor interests as layoffs are a good indication of profit for the companies. It drops the production costs while the productivity expectations are untouched (meaning those that didn't get laid off get a heavier workload).

It's cruel but that's the corporate truth. It's all about profit and sparking new investor interests.

He's officially been laid-off in terms of filing for unemployment. They just had a meeting in which they received their ROE (record of employment) so they can file. Though its only temporary it has nothing to do with profit. more like the lack of profit! Theyve been trying to keep their head above water for the last year but because my husband has so much time invested in this company hes not willing to just walk away when the times get rough. This has happened before but before I knew him.

Although Im super happy its only temporary. Id rather it not have to happen at all since we rely on this money in a way most of his co-workers dont. I can't legally work here. So its not like i can help as to where their spouses can help bring in money in that sense.

It makes me feel completely useless and helpless.

 

[TwinkleToes77]

dp

 

[Eli]

Ozone generator?

Why would someone want an ozone generator?

Isn't it poisonous?

 

[TwinkleToes77]

Originally posted by: Eli
Ozone generator?

Why would someone want an ozone generator?

Isn't it poisonous?

Ozone

 

[rahvin]

It's a highly reactive substitute for chlorination is water treatment. It's considered better in some circles because it's not as toxic to intake as radical chlorine is.

 

[rudder]

Originally posted by: PipBoy
Sorry to hear that. U.S. is really dying in terms of manufacturing. There are few industries left where it's economical to build stuff here. Everyone wants cheap consumer products, too bad the cost of them is that U.S. manufacturing jobs are going the way of the dodo.

In can be economical. Just not profitable. Just look for the thread thatr includes the story about SAS shoemakers handing out $1000 bonuss for every year worked. Stockholders just want the bottom line. They don't care if people get laid off 2 weeks before christmas.

 

[jpeyton]

Layoffs? You must be joking, Bush said the economy was on the ups.

 

[EXman]

well My Father in law works for Amazon.com after getting laid off at another job and they hire in a bunch of peopl like him for the holidays work them 12 hours a day treat them like poo poo and jire through a temp service so they can cut them off right before Christmas when it is too late to ship...

 

[ErmanC]

Originally posted by: PipBoy
Sorry to hear that. U.S. is really dying in terms of manufacturing. There are few industries left where it's economical to build stuff here. Everyone wants cheap consumer products, too bad the cost of them is that U.S. manufacturing jobs are going the way of the dodo.

I was reminded today, there is hope. You gotta read this story...

CNN.com - Shoe plant workers get up to $20,000 bonuses

 

[Apathetic]

Ouch. I'm sorry. Getting laid off at Christmas is the worst.

Dave