Let's face it, this is not the same company it was a decade ago. Not when it comes to pay or benefits, not when it comes to job security, and especially not when it comes to culture. Everything has worsened drastically. Which makes me wonder, why do people stay? I'll be honest, I'm too much of a coward to quit. I wouldn't mind being laid off, though. What about the rest of you?
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in response: Trust me, you do not want to be a part of any layoff. I was a part of the November layoff. Almost 200 applications and no offers. It’s awful.
what role are you?
Trust me, you do not want to be a part of any layoff. I was a part of the November layoff. Almost 200 applications and no offers. It’s awful.
Because I'm nearing retirement and am not interested in looking for something new. I just got an extra week of PTO this year, and there's no way it would be matched in a new role somewhere else. Finally, I'm not going to miss out on the severance if I do get laid off. We'll see what the new year brings on that front. Some stability would be nice.
"I should have left back when they started moving jobs out of the US. They promised us it would only be the lower level work that was sent away. More and more of what was considered complex work is being sent over. It isn't being done correctly, which is being swept under the rug to ignore.
I wish I could find a job that was good enough to make me leave. There isn't anything out there that I can find that will work for me and my family. The thought of starting over after so many years here makes me ill. I used to believe in this company and bought the line they cared about us, I was a fool to believe it."
It's statements like this that are heartbreaking and put on display the inhumane treatment by corporations, specifically Cigna in this case. I know how tough it is to start over (I left a job I was at for 10 years to come to Cigna, what a mistake), but just dedicate a little time each day to send out a resume or two. Take advantage of the fact that you have income right now, do the bare minimum, and get those resumes out. And remember that there are a bunch of people just like you on here. It's not much, but worker solidarity is important to get through hard times like this.
I should have left back when they started moving jobs out of the US. They promised us it would only be the lower level work that was sent away. More and more of what was considered complex work is being sent over. It isn't being done correctly, which is being swept under the rug to ignore.
I wish I could find a job that was good enough to make me leave. There isn't anything out there that I can find that will work for me and my family. The thought of starting over after so many years here makes me ill. I used to believe in this company and bought the line they cared about us, I was a fool to believe it.
I've been passively applying to better jobs since FOW was announced. No call backs for interviews. If I get laid off with severance, I will lower my search criteria and take what I can get. My advice to others, shoot for the stars now and apply to your dream or better job. IF you get it GREAT! Otherwise wait until you are laid off to settle for what you can get.
I honestly hope I get laid off this week. There's such a lack of clarity on what my role is and what I should be doing, and I've asked my manager multiple times and still nothing. I'd be happy to work if I had some direction.
what kind of role do you have that you don't have anything to do?
No on else will even give me an interview _(''/)_/
I honestly hope I get laid off this week. There's such a lack of clarity on what my role is and what I should be doing, and I've asked my manager multiple times and still nothing. I'd be happy to work if I had some direction.
Maybe they should start by offering better more affordable insurance coverage for employees like their counterparts.