I know I’m safe from here on out, but it doesn’t make me feel any better. We lost several good people, and their absence will be deeply felt. Now, the rest of us will probably be expected to pick up their work, which is absolute bullsh-t, if you ask me. There are no winners in this game, except the ELT, of course.
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You are never safe from a layoff. Now you know how hard you should work, or not.
Maybe it’s because some of us so fortunate to stay (SARCASM) are being forced into roles we don’t want and given demotions or are stuck in teams that are pointless without any option to leave. At least the people let go get to walk away from this absolute train wreck of a situation with some money and dignity in hand. I know there are plenty who are left in an impossible spot without any options or recourse.
I wouldn’t classify this as survivor guilt. You still have to carry on and be agile in the sh-t storm that’s about to come your way. On top of that, you’re now likely considering job hunting due to a fear of losing your role down the road.
You will have to execute … wonder yourself if you want to stay
Thats called "survivor guilt".
Survivor’s guilt might be a bit of hyperbole but I’m definitely feeling awful.
I agree, I know I’m safe but I feel so awful. I don’t know how to explain it because I should be happy I’m not impacted but I just feel awful.