Thread regarding Target Corp. layoffs

Of course there are always uncertainties in the world, and job security no matter where you work is one of them. But it's another thing altogether to transition to a distinctly insecure environment. There's a difference.

I left Target three years ago and I work for a very small company where I feel very secure in my job. My boss and the company owner tell me frequently that they value my contributions and are glad that I am working for them. I do work that is meaningful and directly impact's the company's bottom line. My company's owner is transparent about the financial health of the company. While I know that no job is "secure," I do have job security now, which makes me a happier and more engaged employee.

When we're working for someone's else, our jobs are never secured. If you want more jobs security, start you own business, but of course, you take most of the risks of failures and...rewards...One of my friends own his own construction company in the Twin Cities, he lives comfortably, but his laments is, "Man Fatts, I wish I was just an employee because being an owner has so many fiscal and miscellaneous responsibilities, it's on my shoulders squarely if we failed to get that large business contract, but still, I like to say, I don't feel well today, I think I'll call myself and let myself know I won't be coming into work today, I don't know, I may even write myself up for doing a great job or maybe not, I'll be probably be too busy to read it, hahaha!"

Define "more secure job." You can find yourself in a reorg, reduction in force, merger or acquisition with any employer at any time. In fact, I'd argue that the remaining employees at Target are probably as "safe" as they will be anywhere at this point.

Hate to burst your bubble people, but job security and transparency w/management was gone long ago. Especially if you are nearing the 50 mile marker.

I'm certainly looking to move.

I couldn't agree more. Those who were "lucky" enough to make it through yesterday will be looking for employment elsewhere, and anyone who can get a more secure job will be jumping ship. Job security and transparency from leadership are two major factors of employee satisfaction. Those things are gone at Target now.