These past two weeks have been so stressful that I can't believe that it's only been that long since this whole thing started. It feels much more like two months than two weeks. The worst part is, even with the cuts over, I don't feel better. I know it's only a matter of time before we're hit with more. There's no relief.
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“It sounds like people are expected to work extended workday hours and weekends to keep the lights on”
This was happening before 7/3. Just before I got the notice, they were starting up with the so-called “voluntary overtime”. I can imagine it’s much worse now. This isn’t a temporary situation in the slightest! Pressure to work unlimited hours existed at least since the 2023 year end. It seems to be the only tool in the management toolbox.
I was impacted by the July 3 layoff and chatted today with a friend who was not. As would be expected, everyone is struggling to absorb the workload left by the departing 2200 employees. It sounds like people are expected to work extended workday hours and weekends to keep the lights on. Folks will start burning out quickly (burnout was already a problem). I still have many people I consider friends there, and wish them strength in the coming days and weeks ahead
I agree. The days feel agonizing. I'm doing my best to be fluid and go with the flow, but it's just so difficult. This feels like it flipped my whole world upside down. I know it's not easy, but we have to do our best to stay positive. Our jobs may su-k right now, but there's so much more to life than a sh---y job.