This is when it sucks to be right.

[constance]

I got laid off today.

The management called eight of us into the boardroom this morning, and laid us off en masse, and then each of us was assigned a manager to escort us to our desks (to pack our things) and then to our cars. We saw no one, spoke to no one apart from our assigned managers. It was altogether the most degrading, humiliating experience I've undergone, and I was so furious I actually said something to that effect to the entire management crew--though to tell you the truth, I don't remember quite what that something was, and of course I doubt the words had much effect.

I am less furious and more just generally upset, now.

And so now I have to start buckling down to the job hunt in earnest. Wish me luck, and let me know if you hear about anything, okay?

Comments

[submarine.livejournal.com]

OH HONESTLY. Oh, Cambot, I'm so sorry. It's the worst feeling in the world (even if the company is awful and/or people are awful or WHATEVER) having somebody tell you that your skills aren't needed, that you're not wanted. I'm so sorry! T_T Tell me at least it was a permanent position and they've had to hand out redundancies, so you can actually survive while jobsearching? Oh, Cam. ♥ I am thinking of you!

[tofty.livejournal.com]

Yes, I (and everyone else as well) was a full-time permanent employee, and we now get paid for being out of work! Yay, am deadbeat! :D:D:D It's not a lot of money, but it's enough to cover my bills and food while I find a new job, and that's the important thing.

And yes, it does hurt to be made redundant, but not nearly so much as it would if I actually respected the people who'd done the axing.

♥♥♥ to you too!