This is not old school Japan. You're not guaranteed a lifetime position.
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There have been layoffs in the US prior to 1995. The classic "good ole days" syndrome.
Historically corporate culture in America has been based on loyalty up/loyalty down concept. It's only in the last 20 years that corporations and workers have been acting like Target did yesterday. It's sad to see, and damaging to profits long term because the best workers won't tolerate it.
The company you work for OWES YOU NOTHING. You get your paycheck and whatever benefits they choose to give. They are in business to do their business. If their need changes you are at their mercy. Target has never been any different than any other large company. It is a "good ole boys" club from way back. Layoffs suck and are painful to deal with. There is never an obligation for loyalty.
Ok I will take your position and say that Target should promise to be always respectful and loyal to you. In return, however, I expect you to work for Target until you are 75 years old, do whatever is needed for the company to succeed, be paid based on company profitability and your contributions, and put company needs above your own.
If you want loyalty and respect, you have to commit long term as well. The problem is, you want to get paid when the company loses money. You can choose to leave for another opportunity at anytime. You want work/life balance. Blah blah.
Here's a concept. You work, they pay you. You agreed to work for that salary. You're an at will employee and can leave at anytime. They treat you professionally and with dignity. And gave some pretty sweet severance packages. You want "care?" Call mommy.
That's true. They are heartless and disrespectful, but that's true for 99% of companies.
It's not personal people. It's business! I hope you learned that lesson. In your next job, take as much as possible out of the company, because in one way or another, the company you work with won't care about you.
So my advice. Take every penny you can, either in money, or in training, certification, tuition reimbursement, etc...
Correct. Under Brian the Butcher leadership, coupled with the worst HR Department in the industry, Target cares ZERO about its team-members.