Well, it had to happen sooner or later, Im just suprised it hasnt happened before now!
We had an update meeting this week, because we were put on a 4 day week a month ago to try and reduce costs. Basically, it hasnt worked so we are in a consultation period at the moment to see if anyone has any bright ideas on saving the company a load of moeny.
Failing that, it will be voluntary redundancies more than likely leading to compulsory redundancies. Im suprised theyre not just getting rid of people now rather than dragging it out. I would rather know if they were letting me go, even though I am looking for another job - I think it would be stupid not to!
The trouble is, theres so much bitchiness and backstabbing go around now. There are three departments that are safe from redundancies for now, and a lot of people (including myself) dont think that this is fair. It should be all of our necks on the line, why should only some of us have the worry about not having a job?
So as you can tell, the atmosphere here is delightful at the moment. Im scared as well at the prospect of losing my job, as there is so little employment out there. Im just concerned that I wont be able to find anything. I cant commit myself to anything either at the moment in case I find myself drastically watching the pennies (how I would desperately love a holiday!).
I know Im not the only person in this position at the moment, and I really feel for the people that are going through redundancy (or at least the threat of it) too.
Im trying to stay positive and optimistic about the whole thing, because I dont see what else I can be. At the end of the day, Ive got a cat to feed 