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SpankMe

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127. Sorry to hear it

Fri Sep 13, 2024, 10:27 AM

Sep 2024

I'm glad there was a good severance package. I was laid off in 2021 under similar circumstances, but there was no severance. Just a final paycheck and escort out the door after being watched cleaning out my cubicle.

They probably hired you for your experience to help guide and build your area of the company. Your pay was close to being commensurate with your graybeard status. Incredibly, this status also makes you a tempting target come RIF time.

Enjoy your time off! I hope you can turn something up soon.

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I got laid off yesterday. [View all] Aristus Sep 2024 OP

🫶🏽 blm Sep 2024 #1

Enjoy the break. Let us know your next venture. Joinfortmill Sep 2024 #2

So sorry . Apply for Unemployment. and enjoy the time. Take care. Love you. Deb. debm55 Sep 2024 #3

I second that Jerry2144 Sep 2024 #15

You can probably even apply online. LiberalBrooke Sep 2024 #48

Big, big hugs, my dear Aristus . . . CaliforniaPeggy Sep 2024 #4

Time off is good. And after, a new adventure. Scrivener7 Sep 2024 #5

So sorry. Hopefully, there is always an opening for good health care providers. patricia92243 Sep 2024 #6

It seems so common these days - TBF Sep 2024 #7

way back in the day, the worst performers were laid off Skittles Sep 2024 #11

totally true, sadly Dock_Yard Sep 2024 #22

enjoy life outside of work as long as you can Voltaire2 Sep 2024 #8

I'm sorry only if you are. I thought you kinda liked the hours there. Enjoy your time off. sinkingfeeling Sep 2024 #9

*hugs* May you find a better spot. GPV Sep 2024 #10

Damn. underpants Sep 2024 #12

I hope you have some good time off Alice Kramden Sep 2024 #13

Enjoy your time off. redstatebluegirl Sep 2024 #14

You are skilled and smart. You will get a better position in no time, if that is what you decide you want. LuckyCharms Sep 2024 #16

exactly- sometimes better is on the horizon et tu Sep 2024 #34

Here's hoping this will be one of those silver lining situations. 3catwoman3 Sep 2024 #17

I retired at the end of last year and Prof. Toru Tanaka Sep 2024 #132

I had to have a heart attack to retire. byronius Sep 2024 #18

Stress and worry are killers. SergeStorms Sep 2024 #27

Take care, Aristus gademocrat7 Sep 2024 #19

Good luck and you deserve the time off.nt moniss Sep 2024 #20

Similar to me exactly 4Y ago ... Dock_Yard Sep 2024 #21

Life is too short..... SergeStorms Sep 2024 #23

While it sucks to be at loose ends, thee will always be work for a PA Warpy Sep 2024 #24

And we love you. Good luck and enjoy a few chill days! erronis Sep 2024 #25

Bet your patients will miss you. Take care. Silent Type Sep 2024 #26

it really sounds like a mixed bag for you. barbtries Sep 2024 #28

I'm sorry mgardener Sep 2024 #29

krum AllaN01Bear Sep 2024 #30

No doubts, you will land on your feet when you decide to re-enter the job market. OAITW r.2.0 Sep 2024 #31

Good luck you'll find a better position in the future. kimbutgar Sep 2024 #32

"When one door closes another opens... other than that it's a pretty good ca" mahina Sep 2024 #124

Stay in the groove. cachukis Sep 2024 #33

You sound relaxed Wild blueberry Sep 2024 #35

Getting laid off was the only way Figarosmom Sep 2024 #36

I missed a voluntary severance program at my previous job by like a month when I left Shermann Sep 2024 #40

I may have a cocktail in your honor. BoomaofBandM Sep 2024 #37

Enjoy your time off, Aristus. Diamond_Dog Sep 2024 #38

Happy Birthday! Lulu KC Sep 2024 #66

Thank you! Diamond_Dog Sep 2024 #71

Oh my! Aristus Sep 2024 #74

Thank you, Aristus! Diamond_Dog Sep 2024 #75

I enjoyed a nice, citrusy Hefeweizen from a local brewery. Aristus Sep 2024 #79

Sounds delish Diamond_Dog Sep 2024 #88

Wishing you a very Happy Birthday, and a wonderful coming year. niyad Sep 2024 #86

Enjoy your time off ms.pamela Sep 2024 #39

Thank you. Aristus Sep 2024 #64

Good Rest and Good Luck 🍀 Clouds Passing Sep 2024 #41

Be sure to flip your status to "Open to Work" if you are on LinkedIn. Shermann Sep 2024 #42

Take this time to breathe. SunSeeker Sep 2024 #43

That sucks. So sorry, Aristus Wicked Blue Sep 2024 #44

Whatever you do, I hope you enjoy it. LoisB Sep 2024 #45

I'm sorry that happened. raccoon Sep 2024 #46

Getting laid off might be a blessing in disguise. Desert grandma Sep 2024 #47

I was laid off twice in my career from downsizing so I can sympathize. Lonestarblue Sep 2024 #49

Sounds like you'll do ok. CaptainTruth Sep 2024 #50

I'm sorry this happened to you. HeartsCanHope Sep 2024 #51

I'm glad you got severance! viva la Sep 2024 #52

See ya in the lounge later! AKwannabe Sep 2024 #53

Take it in stride. I like your rationale! Best, ED Evolve Dammit Sep 2024 #54

Enjoy! orangecrush Sep 2024 #55

I hope you enjoyed that burger and beer, you deserve it! KatyaR Sep 2024 #56

Enjoy the break Easterncedar Sep 2024 #57

No doubt your next gig will be even better for you! MLAA Sep 2024 #58

It was a local Hefeweizen. Aristus Sep 2024 #59

Courage mon brave! Mme. Defarge Sep 2024 #60

I will not. Aristus Sep 2024 #62

Wow, that was brief... malthaussen Sep 2024 #61

Ten months. Aristus Sep 2024 #63

how are you so sure those politics didn't factor into your layoff Skittles Sep 2024 #96

I'm not 100% sure. But sure enough. They do large-scale staff layoffs every ten years or so, Aristus Sep 2024 #100

enjoy the time for sure southmost Sep 2024 #65

Congratulations? GAJMac Sep 2024 #67

Activate your network. Hiring sites are beyond broken. usonian Sep 2024 #68

WoW! Was a shock reading your post. chillfactor Sep 2024 #69

It was very much their loss, Aristus. Wishing you lots of unexpected joys in your time off, and a much highplainsdem Sep 2024 #70

It's a temporary condition. COL Mustard Sep 2024 #72

I'm really sorry, but glad you sound like you'll be okay. LauraInLA Sep 2024 #73

This could be a blessing in disguise for you Niagara Sep 2024 #76

Have a wonderful reality and recover. chouchou Sep 2024 #77

Enjoy your time off & good luck finding the perfect position! SheltieLover Sep 2024 #78

Thank you! Aristus Sep 2024 #80

Yw! SheltieLover Sep 2024 #82

Right now, just being awake and not at work for an extended period of time would be an adventure. Aristus Sep 2024 #92

Well then, why not rest up then treat yourself to a vaca? SheltieLover Sep 2024 #95

We demand frequent updates.. Permanut Sep 2024 #81

Just in time for the holidays! Bayard Sep 2024 #83

Take care! You have the right perspective. Onthefly Sep 2024 #84

Don't be in a big hurry to go back to work. captain queeg Sep 2024 #85

And we love you back. So. .that other position you were going to start in niyad Sep 2024 #87

No. The position is still open. Aristus Sep 2024 #94

Enjoy your well earned time off, Aristus! ColinC Sep 2024 #89

Sorry to hear that biophile Sep 2024 #90

Probably not all bad... 2naSalit Sep 2024 #91

Congratulations on much deserved time off! Enjoy! nt Trueblue Texan Sep 2024 #93

Silver lining? True Dough Sep 2024 #97

Time to chill for a while... MiHale Sep 2024 #98

So sorry that happened to you Generic Brad Sep 2024 #99

Good luck. It wasn't your fault . So many things are out of our control. I hope you land on your feet. surfered Sep 2024 #101

Sounds like you planned ahead. Good job on that part. keithbvadu2 Sep 2024 #102

Enjoy your time off, Aristus. I'm sure there is a position sueh Sep 2024 #103

The first and only time I got laid off soldierant Sep 2024 #104

I misread the title as "I got laid yesterday" Polybius Sep 2024 #105

... Aristus Sep 2024 #107

After coming back to this thread several times...... calikid Sep 2024 #106

Aww... Aristus Sep 2024 #110

You've done so much good for so many. MontanaMama Sep 2024 #108

Enjoy your unexpected respite! AmBlue Sep 2024 #109

Recharge all your batteries, dear Aristus UpInArms Sep 2024 #111

I can relate. Lionel Mandrake Sep 2024 #112

Chilling for a while sounds like exactly the right thing DFW Sep 2024 #113

Here's To A Soft Landing ProfessorGAC Sep 2024 #114

enjoy poozwah Sep 2024 #115

Sending good thoughts Marthe48 Sep 2024 #116

Good luck to you SocialDemocrat61 Sep 2024 #117

8 years ago, I was let go from a 32 year career liberal N proud Sep 2024 #118

Five years is a very generous commitment at any age. Shermann Sep 2024 #134

Congratulations! You have been given a vacation RainCaster Sep 2024 #119

I hope you enjoy every moment of this well deserved time off - Erda Sep 2024 #120

A pause is good to reset. pandr32 Sep 2024 #121

Hope you enjoy your time off Picaro Sep 2024 #122

Love you too Aristus. mahina Sep 2024 #123

Happy for you. You "sound" totally okay with it. YES to that burger & beer NoSheep Sep 2024 #125

Sorry about your layoff, BlueKota Sep 2024 #126

Sorry to hear it SpankMe Sep 2024 #127

Enjoy the time off! roamer65 Sep 2024 #128

Look a it this way. bif Sep 2024 #129

Bill jcboon Sep 2024 #130

The dude abides. Prairie_Seagull Sep 2024 #131

On the Up Side... SleeplessinSoCal Sep 2024 #133