Getting rid of seasoned, loyal employees like they're trash is what did it for me. The moment I find a new job, I'm gone.
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Turned down a job at Seagate. Glad a dodged a bullet.
These decision are mostly made three or four management layers up who have little idea who does the actual work. I'm pretty sure it's a combination of employees least likely to get them sued regardless of performance.
I hear ya brother. Just know many of those are now happily contributing their experience and know how in other companies. The layoff orders usually come from executive ranks who give no consideration to contributions or performance. And ya they tend to treat employees as interchangeable cost units. Maybe someone here would like to argue that they care about those things?
Many people including myself were let go from Shakopee last August (2020). I drive by once and a while. Each time the parking lot had few cars. How much of the building is still occupied (being used)? It is a big building to heat cool and maintain for what must be a relatively small work force. What does it feel like to still be working there? It must be very quiet compared to 2-3 years ago. What is it like to attend an all employee meeting? Must be a small group.
Thanks! Makes it easier. When trouble happen, of course it's the long-timers that get the axe first. You're the ones costing the company the most money. Reducing payroll and benefit overhead is the absolute primary goal when it comes to reductions, so it all works out. Not sure why so many people can't understand this. Lay off X folks who have been here longer, or lay off 2-3X folks who haven't, for the same reduction. It's just business.
@dyz+1cyYZOPd - feel for you!!
I'm done doing anything but the minimum until then as well.