Do we know if Enbridge is done with layoffs for this year, at least? I've been stressing over whether I'll have a job or not for eleven months. Now that Christmas is around the corner, I'd like to relax at least until the end of the year. I'm starting to think that people who advocate leaving on our own are right...
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The "mass layoffs" should be done. From here on out, they will largely be done on a group-by-group basis, so it's going to be harder for anyone but your people leader to answer these questions. Or HR, of course, but they won't tell you - your people leader will probably crack (the low level ones probably aren't much happier here than the rest of us sand diggers).
At least, until they jettison those assets. Then it's going to be Armageddon all over again. Presume it will be shortly before Christmas of 2018.
Can't wait to get walked or find something else.
Poor old Enbridge. Used to be the place to be. Now it’s the place NOT to be.
Congratulations!
If the economy were better, I don’t think Enbridge’s leadership would have the nerve to maintain such demoralizing conditions for such a sustained period (over two years now).
They keep thinking that good employees are expendable, and that they are the cause of the company’s current problems. They’ll be in for a rude awakening when the economy gets better.
I quit. Walked myself right out the front door. Got another job easily. I'm sure the oil is still flowing... life goes on with me surely... Its surprising how quickly one rebounds. I don't think about layoffs or incompetent management or office politics or knives-in-my-back. I can work and focus on the work, my customers, my colleagues, and improving my organization, and enjoying my day to day once again. Its quite refreshing, I recommend it to all.
I spoke to a bank manager in Chatham, the manager said don't buy a house till next dec. I would be curious to see if the savings will go into vp's pockets or back to the ratepayers.
Speaking as someone who has been laid off, there is no use worrying about it. If it's going to happen, it will regardless. I know it is somewhat stressful, but focus on the things you can control at work. And if the worst happens, there is life after Enbridge. I love my new job and moved on without regrets. It is just a job after all.
My advice is not to stress about it. Just go with flow like the majority of employees do: show up to work, don't work hard, take as much breaks as you can, then go home. Remember you are just a number and no matter how hard you work and loyality you show this will not help if you get choosen.
do the best you can do in day to day work. god bless
Enbridge’s ELT and most of its VPs are harsh, and their synergy savings targets are unforgiving (and tied to their 2018 bonuses), but I doubt they will be laying off large numbers of employees before Christmas.
Each day when you walk out the door leaving work, only think about the joys of your family and friends. I have learnt it is wasted energy to stress over the constant looming thought of layoffs. It it out of our control so make it out of one's thoughts, especially this time of year.