let's hope not

There have been rumors flying around at work again, about layoffs in January! This isn't a good one either -- the rumors are that they are going to let the operators go & just the techs & engineers are going to run the fab. Another thing -- one supervisor just quit last week & we just found out that our other supervisor is leaving to go to another fab to become an operator so he can take the buyout when the fab that he's going to closes in 3 months. Not a good sign that both nights supervisors have left!

I worry what will happen -- both hubby and I work on same shift. I worry that we both will be let go & that we will lose our house and everything I think what will happen to the cats if that ever happens ...... I can tell you I will not give them up if it does come down to that -- I will be on the streets before they are or are given away. This just really sucks especially around Christmas time How can you not think good thoughts? And, usually rumors that go around -- are true. So, hopefully it's not. The thing that sucks is they won't tell anyone what's going on --

OH NO TIG!! I've got my fingers crossed for you love......what a horrible situation to be in!! Let us know what happens!!

Tigger - have faith. I hope all will work out for you. It is maddening when the 'bosses treat employees like children and not let them know what is happening. This is you LIFE for gosh sakes!!!

Oh, Tigger, I hope everything works out ok. Sometimes rumors are just rumors. Hopefully that will be the case. My husband was laid off last year the first week of December. He didn't start working again until Feb 14. Since I stay at home with the kids, we had zero income. It was rough, but God provided. I too was worried about our pets but thankfully my neighbor provided for the cats (food and litter) until Doug started working again. It's a very scarey time for a lot of people right now.

The bosses leaving bothers me more than mere rumors would. But you are paying attention and have time to prepare a little. Surely you can send out 'feelers' to see if there's anything else in the area or maybe someplace within the company to transfer? I know it's rough, but if you take steps for damage control, then if it happens at least you won't feel as much a victim.

Here's hoping it's all a tempest in a teapot for you.

And if you do get laid off, be sure to get all the info you need from your company about unemployment. My husband didn't do this and we never got a cent. Very frustrating!

I don't know what it is like in the USA, but in Canada we are in a big ecomonic down trend. I work for Employment Insurance, which is the government sponsered program for people who are laid off. More and more people are being laid off and having to use the system. I have a number for Arizona that you can call and find out what type of unemplloyment benefits you can expect if you need them. Hopefully you won't need them, but somethings it is better to be prepared for what may happen. This number is for the Arizona State office that deals with these issues. It is 1-877-600-2722. I have this number as people move to Canada from the States and have to file against the state the worked in. I hope this helps, but my prayers are with you that you don't need the info.

Oh no Tigger! I hope it never happens!!!!If you need anything don't hesitate to email me. I will help ya every way I can!!!!!!!!!
Not the greatest thing to hear on your birthday is it?

Oh Tigger I am sooooo sorry I hope very much everything will be fine.

Don't I feel petty and small - I was just complaining about a salary freeze and increase in work hours. :disturbed

Tigger, am sending good, positive wishes your way!

Its hard enough worrying about losing your job, but it must be especially difficult with both of you being there.

I hope all turns out okay for you.

I know what you are going through. I was working for a company for three years and it closed in January of this year without warning. I have been unemployed for six months, living on unemployment checks, found a job at seven-eleven, thought it was good since I was working almost everyday, and then have my hours cut until I work only twice a week. It is really hard getting on my feet when I have no experience and rent is high. Hopefully, with the coming year, everything will change for the better. I've been fighting depression because of my state.

Tigger
I know it is very difficult, but try not to worry about losing your house right now. I agree with the others, you have time to plan ahead by finding out about the unemployment benefits in your state, and looking around for different jobs.

Let us know what happens, and good luck!

Oh Tigger, I will say a prayer that you don't get laid off!!! My thoughts are with you, and please let us know how it goes!!

Good thoughts for you! I hope this is all just talk. I know it's hard, having to worry about finances. I have had to take a second job because it is so slow at the first one. I was listening to the finance segment on FOX news and they said the hard times should begin to subside in January. I sure hope they know what they are talking about. Please try not to worry and ruin your holidays! It may just be a case of much ado about nothing.

It happened to me ....... There was a meeting at 6:30, and I was the only operator in the meeting w/ a bunch of other techs ..... the only operator out of our shift to be "sent" to another fab for another 6 months... they are sending us to another plant to help shutdown. Atleast I get paid for tonight & tomorrow, then I go to orientation on Monday. After that, we only have a job for 6 months -- im looking for a new job tomorrow.

do you mean you got laid off?

Tigger
Does your husband know if he will be laid off soon too?????

when I posted, all your post said was 'it happened to me' which is why I asked what now appears to be a redundant question.


That sucks, but on the bright side you have six months to look. When it comes out of the blue, you are suddenly just out of work without warning.

I really believe that things happen for a reason. I know there is something better for you around the corner. Maybe you'll get a job with regular hours!


does this affect your husband as well?