I realized at one point that anxiety has been eating me up. I just can’t cope with it as it has been piling on top of the work related stress. How are you guys dealing with it? I started thinking I should go look for another job whenever I find an opening. That may give me a bit of a different perspective. This place really has a way of su-king you in and warping your view of everything.
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Take control of this situation. Start looking now and be ready if/when the hammer drops
LaughingAsILeave...July 7th is Sunday so this is not accurate. Did you mean to indicate a different date, or is this conjecture?
Another round coming on July 7th and August 8th. If you think I am not telling the truth ask your HR person and see how they react. This company is garbage and it is known on the street. Im close enough to retire that I dont need this job and am going to quit when it hurts them the most....thats the thanks I will give them. Look at the list of leaves in December and track me down.
Don't stress about things outside of your control. We all know that our lives will eventually end but (and I hope) that people aren't stressing daily because "today" might be it. The best you can do is enjoy and make the most out of it (work and life).
I just want to know…. If I’m out I’m out, this constant unknown is crazy…
Deloitte has had a lot of layoffs themselves. I’ve also known people who have worked there and have heard many a horror story about unrealistic goal settings there amongst other things. Of course this is hearsay. I have zero interest in going to Deloitte, I hope they don’t go down that road in an effort to avoid unemployment payout.
The folks who moved to Deloitte should do well. Excellent culture and co to work for
Hi everyone,
Educate yourself on Elevance health dollar. Take the on line boot camps or training sessions.
But for those if you on this I'm good attitude I've been here X amount of years so I'll take the severance and run..
Welli have news for you, those days are diminishing. Allow me to explain.
Elevance brought in Deloitte for a project ( Elevance is a client of Deloitte) Elevance moved over associates to Deloitte without any say. ( Some with +30 years )So no severance, hence they now have a job with Deloitte, that's good right ?
Start over on PTi benefits etc.
Another example. Moved associates to a different department, soon to be put through the ringer , written up or-l warning written warning out the door ( after 25 years)
So please don't think ' you're ok even with your many years. They are getting very creative in order to not pay out severances.
I am dealing with it by (a) updating my LinkedIn (b) taking time to catch up with co-workers from former jobs, (c) setting aside a little extra $$$ to have a small financial cushion (d) applying for a few openings. (e) At work I keep my eyes open and my mouth shut! Best of luck to you and all of us!
Yes! If you are worried look for another job. Finding a new good job can take months and it is easier when you already have a job. Also - make sure to have a copy of your resume on a personal laptop along with contact information of people you want to keep in touch with after you are gone. Finally make sure you don't have anything personal or non-work on your company laptop.
Not worried. It is what it is. I've been here 24 years so I will get the full 26 weeks of severance and run with it.
Personally I'm not worried about it. I've been with the company for ten years, so that's 19 weeks of supplemental unemployment pay. If I jump ship now, I'll give up the chance for a few months paid vacation (other than half-assedly looking for another job during that time). That's how I'm dealing with it.
Do what you can to prepare. Save money, cut expenses, and get your resume ready. Not sure what your tenure is but there will be a severance. I have a friend who was just laid off of an high paying job and she got nothing from her company. Personally, I am waiting it out to see what happens. If I get the axe then I will take the severance and make job hunting my full-time job. If I make it though then I will start job hunting on the side.
Create your exit plan now while it is your choice. It will give you some peace to know in advance what you will do “if” you are chosen.
Control what you can. 1. Get your personal finances sorted: reduce spending, reduce/consolidate debt, save, live below your means, and be resolved to make a decision vs have one made on you 2. Refresh your resume: update it on a quarterly/semi-annual basis, have someone in the industry review it to assess value and accomplishments, have someone outside the industry look at it to de-jargonize it, if you do not have people like this in your life, then ask yourself why. Life is more than the job - networking shouldn’t start when the company says you’re no longer wanted. It is a good discipline to use two hours a month to schedule one on ones with people who interest you/you think may have a perspective that could help you. Elevance has a cr-p/non-existent mentoring program but you can still find people to give and take from. 3. No one is coming to save you - in work, outside work, with faith or without - get yourself to higher ground by hauling yourself up. Do the hard work of reflecting on what you want, how the company/job can or cannot meet these objectives in the short term, and what you can do to. I say this knowing how easy it is to self-pity, wallow, and just want someone else to do it - easy is not an option if you really want change. It may seem like life works for other in easy mode but waiting for easy does not work (pun intended) 4. If it is still unclear what you can or want to do - focus on relationships: a degree, certification, or otherwise valued ‘hard skill’ may get you a job but only by relating well with others will you enjoy and progress (and the is not saying kiss a-s - more like be a good human, employee, teammate, citizen of something out of yourself). This is hard but you are not alone. Isolation is not advisable. The more we expect work to get better here or at another job, the more likely we will miss the point. Work is work - spend more time on volunteering and being connected with people. The job is the job but building a life of our own is our real work.