Although it is required to continue working after notice, I don't see any greater meaning in it.
They expect me to do the same as before, however, I am not focused on work at all. I have no motive at all and I doubt that in the meantime anyone can be as dedicated to their work as before.
Who can be focused on work when they know they will be leaving the company soon?
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Lack of motivation is one thing, lack of time is a whole other problem. We were informed right before Thanksgiving and with COVID-19 canceling vacation plans everyone I know in my department is taking off much of December. That leaves January for all things MOC while we're also talking to recruiters and (hopefully) interviewing for new jobs elsewhere. I have little incentive to work crazy hours because leadership planned poorly. I can't even get ahead of it because I don't know which parts of my role are being outsourced and which parts will be assigned to a colleague.
This is my biggest challenge at the moment. I was told last week that there’s no position for me. I’ve worked there for 13 years & always went above & beyond what my role entailed, helping others in the process. I also served as a “Neutral Observer” during the T4 Selections and that activity was extremely eye opening. I know this may feel unnerving at the moment, but know that anyone let go from there is in a much better position (long-term) than anyone that stays. Just because chaos and uncertainty has become the norm and often feels familiar, it doesn’t mean that it has to be that way. Having your peace of mind & sanity is priceless. BP has some major hurdles ahead & I’m grateful that those hurdles are no longer my business!
It is difficult to stay motivated once big layoffs are announced, even before you know whether you’ll be shown the door. I found it helped to just remind myself each day that tomorrow is never promised, and that I’m being paid a full day’s wages for a full day’s work. Give your full effort each day, but certainly be looking at other options on nights and weekends. Try to acknowledge and even embrace the idea that change is constant, and know that whatever comes, you will be fine. If you’re let go, you will, even if not as soon as you’d prefer, find another fulfilling role elsewhere.
I expect to lose my job in this round of layoffs. My intent is to be respectful and do my work, but I will not go above and beyond like I have in the past. I will do my work and be done. The employees who are being retained can worry about doing the extra work.
It’s not that hard to be professional and work out your time. Especially since you are getting severance. Doing nothing is bad for the rest of the team as they have to pick up the slack. This whole thread reeks of selfishness.
I fully get that it's very difficult to stay motivated. I hardly did a thing right before I left. And my LM knew it. He didn't press me for anything. It's like going through all the stages of grief, and in the end, I was at peace with it. I left on good terms, and I kept my self-respect. And there is life after BP. Their influence is waning.
During the 60 day period before I was to leave, one of the things I had learned from my supervisor was that I should do my best to leave on good terms. Why, I wanted to ask, but didn't. He said that if they needed a contractor, those on good terms would be contacted. Of course, this didn't happen, but I did find other meaningful opportunities as a consultant. I was determined to make my experience count. And by the way, I was never contacted by BP. Makes sense anyway because they thought they were loaded with "experienced" people to do the job. I totally agree that if you are retained, start looking earnestly. Make it your part-time job to look. BP's gone through a lot of layoffs and this one will absolutely not be the last.
No matter how depressing the situation is, we must pray to Our Dear Lord Jesus Christ and He will take care of you!!!
I agree with you. I found out in July 2020 that my job is being offshored to Hungary. My last day is set for end of April 2021. i thought 9 months was awesome notice and receiving severance over a year with 15+ years, but I'm not going to lie, it's tough to stay motivated. Saying no to people asking for a favor on something is not easy, but they have to expect that. Do the bare minimum without them finding a way to remove you for performance reasons. Update your resume and review jobs online for 4+ hours of your workday.