Thursday, April 2, 2009

Today's unsourced rumor

A reader writes:
"I'm hearing layoffs could start Friday."

Has anyone else heard this?
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16 comments:

  1. AnonymousApril 2, 2009 at 12:56 PM

    Since the board approved the plan effective today, layoffs could start tomorrow or anytime. That's my understanding.

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  2. AnonymousApril 2, 2009 at 1:42 PM

    I heard as early as Friday too. And the above poster is right. It's any day now that certain plans have been put into motion.

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  3. AnonymousApril 2, 2009 at 1:48 PM

    Isn't there some strategy to doing it on a Friday? As in, it's a horrible day, then (most people) get the weekend to cool down/commiserate?

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  4. AnonymousApril 2, 2009 at 2:08 PM

    Is there any good reason for them to wait until next week? Getting paperwork in order or HR staffed or something that it would be hard to make happen so quickly? If not, tomorrow looks pretty plausible...

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  5. AnonymousApril 2, 2009 at 2:22 PM

    It's probably unlikely we'll know for sure until we come in on whatever day it is. Although, I am worried, it will be good to know one way or the other.

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  6. AnonymousApril 2, 2009 at 2:23 PM

    Have they had firing school yet?

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  7. AnonymousApril 2, 2009 at 2:58 PM

    Try loading your timecard on Kronos. If you can NOT access it. Chances are very good you'll be laid off tomorrow.

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  8. AnonymousApril 2, 2009 at 3:26 PM

    Given the DMN's record of tech breakdowns, I wouldn't take access to Kronos as a particularly reliable indicator...

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  9. AnonymousApril 2, 2009 at 3:45 PM

    Moroney previously said in a public forum week of April 7, which I know is a Tuesday.

    Anonymous from 2:23 is right. Firing school is the best sign layoffs are near. I have not heard that this has happened.

    We usually get an inkling that cuts will happen a day ahead of time, Anonymous from 2:22. Some bosses quietly warn us.

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  10. AnonymousApril 2, 2009 at 3:48 PM

    I've been told (directly by my dept. head) that there's a manager's only meeting regarding the RIF Friday (4/3) from 9:30-10:30 or so. Could this be "firing school"?

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  11. AnonymousApril 2, 2009 at 3:56 PM

    The extended *ahem*catered*ahem* lunch meeting yesterday including HR could have been firing school.

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  12. AnonymousApril 2, 2009 at 4:05 PM

    I don't know about ya'll, but I am really enjoying the Winnie the Pooh animal crackers they have in Metro today. Personally, I think the Piglet ones taste best. IJS.

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  13. AnonymousApril 2, 2009 at 4:09 PM

    How many managers do we have who haven't gone through at least one version of firing school? How much of a refresher would they need from last time?

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  14. AnonymousApril 2, 2009 at 7:17 PM

    None. Unless we have increased the ranks. Always a possibility.

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  15. AnonymousApril 2, 2009 at 8:39 PM

    You guys have animal crackers? So envious.

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  16. AnonymousApril 2, 2009 at 8:55 PM

    for the record, the animal crackers were bought by a generous reporter who made a Costco run. Thanks, Sherry!

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