All - a quick question here - I’m very nervous, I have never been laid off before.
But, if it’s gonna be another round, I am fairly certain I’m gonna be on the to-be-eliminated list.
Noting firm, just have that horrible gut feeling, you know.
Does someone know how they usually do it?
Are you being called to a meeting in a small conference room?
With HR only? How long does it usually take for the whole thing to be over?
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Unfortunately this layoff that just occurred was done in a very impersonal and abrupt manner which is why I think so many people are upset. It wasn't based on performance, there was no prior warning. Basically a notice the day before to attend a conference call, then a brief 10 minute call to notify all those on the call have been laid off and the paperwork is on the way through FedEx. In the case of the recent layoffs they are letting employees work an additional 60 days after which they will get a severance. And that's pretty much it.
Layoffs were handled by higher ups in Chicago so even RCLs had no idea about the layoffs and were unable to give their people some kind of indication of what was to come.