All the word play and uncertainty is giving me chronic anxiety, I have lost my sleep and peace of mind, can’t focus on work. It’s too much to handle :(
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What’s wrong with all of you id--ts. They are not being “kind and gentler”. They are window dressing, putting lipstick on a pig. There will be no jobs for redeployment. And you will get much less severance under this scheme. The only thing gentle about this is they are waiting until after Christmas !!!
Two words for you - medical leave!
Be well, friend. Going on 30 years here, layoffs are a cyclical thing, this is not the first, won't be the last. I appreciate they are trying to be kinder and gentler this time around with the redeployment pool and all. That gives you an extra 9 weeks to just chill before you get your payout, and perhaps find another position in the meantime if you still want to stay.
Anxiety and fear will do no good. Take a bath, read a book, meditate, go on a walk. This is not the end, and often layoffs lead to a better work-life balance in the end, or so I'm told. I'm a glutton for punishment, should have left many years ago...
As someone who has been through many layoffs, just remember, fear is the result of an event which has not yet happened. You do not know you will be let go. Be strong.
Don't worry, even if you are hit, you will probably end up in a better place as is often the case for most laid off people. It will take some pain, but you will be breathing fresh air at a new place. Nothing in our life lasts forever. Your current position is just temporary. Your life is temporary anyway.
Don't listen to these people who are taunting you on this forum.
Your mental health is an important priority. If the stress of the situation is causing you anxiety, take some steps to care for your mental health and well being.
you need to run far away from the semiconductor business. This will happen every 4 to 6 years. 20+ years here and if this is causing you to stress you shouldn't be in the big leagues.