Layoffs / Cut Hours

Word at the shop is the next round of layoffs is coming this Friday

I went to the owner this morning and confronted him and was told I was safe from the layoffs but expect reduced hours as soon as the end of this week. They are talking 4 day weeks, and we are lucky to get 8 hours a day now.

Oh well hopefully he wasn't lying and I can find stuff to do in the garage to make up for the lost day.

Chas

[JE3146]

Got a phonecall from my mom the other night talking about her getting reduced hours.

Things are just beginning to trickle down the pipe. It's not looking too good but the bright side is you still have a job.

As for the free time......



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[gettysburgfreak]

My hours have been cut as well, definitely not a good time right now. Keep your head up, things have got to improve, I hope.

[doctorcue]

It is hitting everywhere. We have our 3rd layoff coming up with two last year. Keep your head up; provide value when you are there; and try not to sweat it too much.

Originally Posted by doctorcue

It is hitting everywhere. We have our 3rd layoff coming up with two last year. Keep your head up; provide value when you are there; and try not to sweat it too much.

In a way I created a "need" for me when they hired me. There was a product line they were struggling with and it has become my specialty. We make good money on it and no one in our branch does it but me

But the problem is not just that, its business as a whole. Thinks are slow and we depend on the construction industry.

Jordan at it again.

The plus side is I get an extra day in the garage to build every week so things should speed up

Chas

[JE3146]

Originally Posted by ChasDen

In a way I created a "need" for me when they hired me. There was a product line they were struggling with and it has become my specialty. We make good money on it and no one in our branch does it but me

But the problem is not just that, its business as a whole. Thinks are slow and we depend on the construction industry.

Jordan at it again.

The plus side is I get an extra day in the garage to build every week so things should speed up

Chas

Got you smiling at the very least

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[dunng]

Sorry to hear that... Here's hoping everything turns around soon

[borndead1]

I feel your pain, brother. I've been laid off since the first of the year. HOPE to go back to work, but also sending out resumes at the same time.




Just remember: Don't look at all the cigar deals. It will only piss you off!

Between the weather and the great economy i haven't worked yet this week. I work out side and i am in the automotive field so needless to say it is really bad right now ...

[CBI_2]

Prayers for you all. Hang in there brothers.

[macms]

Chas, I'm sorry this has happened. Good thoughts for you and yours brother. Hang in there.

[groogs]

I feel you pain, my wife and I have both had a 10% cut in pay, so that is a 20% cut on our household income. We are doing better than most, but I can only imagine how hard everyone else is being hit. I hope it turns around soon.

[Zoomschwortz]

Were all holding our breath and waiting to exhale where I work as well.

The word is that the first round of layoffs will hit around 4500 people in this state and that will most likely be just the tip of the iceberg.

Right now were just waiting to see who gets hit first.

The thing that concerns me the most, is that this time, the hardship is world wide and not just national.

Take care
Ken

[Genetic Defect]

we are looking at a third round of layoffs by us.

I just lost my Reseptionist because we couldnt cover her hours with only two of us in the office. got down to part time status and well, that didnt work for her. It hurts, I feel bad but just starting out, I cant step up and pay her full time right now.

Sorry to hear it, Hopefully works out for yas.

Layoffs within my company as well. They just shut a DC down in Canada.

[Snake Hips]

I don't have "hours" as I'm a self-employed window cleaner, but my long-time loyal clients sure seem to be itching to relieve me of my services lately...I'm getting a little worried, but worrying never got anybody anywhere. I'll worry when I only send one $60 invoice for the month and get the $1000 bill for the mortgage...but for the present, a Punch Royal Selection No. 11.

[Genetic Defect]

Originally Posted by Big Vito

we are looking at a third round of layoffs by us.

wanted to edit to add: also shut down third shift by us.

Tomorrow was suppose to be the day people got the news but word is that layoffs at another branch happened last night. Those affected were told at the end of the day their services were no longer needed. I checked the schedule the rest of the week and next and everyone in our shop is still on it. Hopefully we have been spared this round.

Not sure but I'm still betting we go to 4 day weeks starting next week.

Good luck everyone, hopefully this economy will pick up soon.

The odd part is my wife's company is picking up new business, running 30-60 days behind production and interviewing daily, go figure

Chas

[TripleF]

Sales are reeeeeeeeeeeeeeal slow for me so I got a part time job at a cigar bar back around Labor Day. That's been holding us even with the water line.

What I don't like, is no one sems to be forecasting "a turn", only hoping "a turn" will happen.

Eliminate debt if you can.