Thread regarding Target Corp. layoffs

With Pain Comes Opportunity

I'm hopeful that I will still have a job at this time next week as I truly enjoy my job, coworkers and the company, but I've also come to terms with the fact that there is a strong possibility that I will be a member of the mass exodus come Tuesday.

With that being said, has anyone started to see a layoff as a new opportunity at life? I will admit the thought of being laid off does scare me a bit and certainly not ideal, but at the same time I'm starting to get somewhat excited at the possibility of finding a new adventure in life. If this event hadn't occurred I would probably not have left Target on my own, maybe I needed a push out the door? It's a daunting thought with a family to provide for, but I'll be thankful (if cut) to have a severance package, a solid skillset and the opportunities we are afforded in this great country. I'll definitely be outside my comfort zone, but maybe that's a good thing. It may suck come Tuesday, but it could always be much worse...something to keep in mind.

Good luck to all of you and I wish everyone the best. I've enjoyed being a part of the great team that is Target. Here's to the future!

by Anonymous76368
| 481 views | | 8 replies (last March 9, 2015) | Reply
Post ID: @OP+ApckLW8
Comment! It's anonymous!

8 replies (most recent on top)

Thank you for this positive and thoughtful post. I wish you and your families and friends much successes and good health come what may my brother/sister for many many years.

by Dr.Fatts
| | Reply
Post ID: @1DGG+ApckLW8

I appreciate your positive attitude! There is a lot of negativity (understandably) and some short-sidedness on this forum. I like knowing there are also plenty of emotionally intelligent people working at Target as well. I see this all as an opportunity. I will continue to go to wirk until they tell me not to, and at that point I will embark on a new adventure. This is out of our hands. Good luck to everyone.

by Anonymous76468
| | Reply
Post ID: @1QRf+ApckLW8

Great post! Totally agree, like everyone I have no idea what will happen to me but am honestly fine either way and leaning towards hoping to go. I've been with Target forever in a variety of roles and am confident I can work elsewhere. Target has been like family, it's where my career grew up, I'll never have a bad thought about it. I visited "my" Target today and just thought that though not perfect, it's been pretty darn good to me. If the future doesn't include me that's ok, it doesn't define me.

by Anonymous76392
| | Reply
Post ID: @NQ6+ApckLW8

I took a long drive yesterday to clear my mind and think about various "What Comes Next" scenarios - I feel so much better for having done so. I don't want to leave Target on these terms but if happens I'm ready and have a plan.

by Anonymous76388
| | Reply
Post ID: @wAD+ApckLW8

The Chinese word for "crisis" 危机 is composed of two sino-characters that can represent "danger" and "opportunity". Crisi-tunity.

by Anonymous76382
| | Reply
Post ID: @7WH+ApckLW8

Finally. Some positive commentary on this site. Smart, talented, and educate people with Target on their resume. All sorts of opportunity ahead.

by Anonymous76376
| | Reply
Post ID: @xW9+ApckLW8

Yes, I feel the same way. I was part of previous layoffs and I had been with Target for a long time so my severance was pretty substantial. I would have never left Target on my own, but this forced me to do something I will truly enjoy and I took the severance and paid off all my debt.

by Anonymous76373
| | Reply
Post ID: @Onv+ApckLW8

I am also looking at potentially being laid off as a positive thing; I've been there a long time 15+ but I can say that each year I am there, I dislike it even more. Management says one thing but really means something else and only you are held accountable. Management isn't held accountable but with Brian on board, it's time to pay the fiddler. Think positive as there is always a light at the end of the tunnel.

by Anonymous76372
| | Reply
Post ID: @msz+ApckLW8

Post a reply

: