A guy I know from another department was laid off recently, and he claims the reason was that he was actively searching for a new job through LinkedIn and elswhere.
I truly have trouble believing this, but he is adamant that's the main reason.
Is it possible he could be right?
Looking for a job instead of doing the one he was at work getting paid for, using IBM assets too no doubt.
Anything is possible. The bottom line is company does not care about its employees nor does an employee about a company. It is "me" is all that counts.
any IBMer who is not currently looking for employment elsewhere is a moron
Seriously doubt, otherwise IBM would have been emptied a long time ago :-).
All jobs are temporary, there is no loyalty on either side. Recent studies show that up to 80% of employees are looking right now. Explains why some companies have declining sales and revenues.
Those at the top in cushy jobs won't know what to do when their chair is removed.
ABN- Always be networking.
meh, sketchy and doubtful. If your apart of a layoff (forewarned), you should be looking for a job... If you are with IBM you should be looking for a job. So I think someone is blowing smoke.