I’m still here but exhausted from anxiety and stress induced by anticipation. I’m also very sad from watching people leaving, some of whom I’ve known well and I’m well aware of the consequences losing a job will have on them and their families. How can one stay even a bit positive in these circumstances?
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OMG. Woe is me. Life is crashing down on me and I don’t know what to do. Quit or wait to be laid off and get a package. But stop bi--hing and complaining. You have options so stop acting like you don’t and are stuck in your current situation
Being one of the folks that was laid off last week (Aug 30 exit date), I actually do feel bad for those who are still left. It's going to be absolute chaos trying to pick up the slack of us who left. I loved my job and my co-workers. It stings and I am heartbroken. I'm hoping those that are left can have some peace and serenity. We didn't want to leave you all.
My head feels so heavy, I can’t concentrate, and going to work gives me anxiety. I hate this feeling. At this point just let us all work from home. Why should we be asked to work in the office - they let go of good people and ofc they kept all these managers and supervisors.
I am struggling. My position was eliminated but they offered me a new role. I had to take it, I'm the breadwinner of the family. But 100 people in my region I knew and had good relationships with are gone plus so many others elsewhere. It su-ks. Anxiety. stress. Survivors guilt. I hate feeling this way. Just waiting and hoping when we are sold that they retain us remaining.
It’s almost impossible to stay positive. Especially seeing good people get let go while the incompetent kool aid drinkers get to stay. This is all unreal.