The very thing I never thought was going to happen, has. Why is it that as soon as you tell yourself that it could never happen to me, the very thing that was never suppose to happen, has happened.
I just found out today that my hours are being cut back to only 2 days a week due to cutbacks and budgeting. Don't get me wrong, I am thankful that I still have a job, but I wonder where the logic is that I can pay bills on only 2 days per week. Has anyone sat down and said, "With this failing economy, I know that no one can find work right now, but lets fire some people so we can fix our budget. Then, in order to save more cash, just so we're not totally evil, lets cut back the hours of our current workers, while we get others to work twice as hard."
I love the company I work for, but I don't understand the cutback. Why can't companies just stop hiring, instead of throwing people out on the street? The only people that honestly need to be cut from a job are those who aren't contributing to the company. If you don't report to work because today's just not the day, and days like that happen more than once every 3 months, I could see letting that person go. Why can't you just call in sick and then head to do whatever you want to do that day? I'm not condoning that idea by the way. I'm just saying life can get extremely stressful, and you need a break in the routine sometimes.
The problem with that idea is, how do you know that's the case, and there's not a real problem. I believe that companies should begin working with their staff, and seeing the individuals that work for them instead of being worried about the bottom line. Understand that they are a person, just trying to make it in this world, and not a number in a book.
Oh Ironbear, I am sorry that you have to deal with this mess. I think your first mistake was thinking it could never happen to you. That is a sure way to guarantee that it will. If it makes you feel better, I think you are intelligent and personable and, even in these hard times, you will land on your feet. And if things start looking up at your company, you will be the first person they call. Just keep saying "Ironbear can't be held down!" Good luck.
ReplyDeleteYes, I'm sorry, too. I have a very part-time job, and, every February, I know they won't have hours for me--their fiscal year starts then. But I know they are going to cut hours for the full-time employees, and, possible, cut the hours the store is opened to reduce overhead. And, trying to find a part-time job to help bridge the gap might also be difficult. Ask around--ask your family, friends, anyone if they know of available work. Good luck. I'll keep my ears opened too.
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