tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3831336050432377467.post4959266452425249823..comments2023-05-17T04:29:24.591-05:00Comments on DMNcuts: Today's unsourced rumorDMNcutsadminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04656155776293093412noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3831336050432377467.post-86534092986957821642009-04-02T20:55:00.000-05:002009-04-02T20:55:00.000-05:00for the record, the animal crackers were bought by...for the record, the animal crackers were bought by a generous reporter who made a Costco run. Thanks, Sherry!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3831336050432377467.post-36089763200564331262009-04-02T20:39:00.000-05:002009-04-02T20:39:00.000-05:00You guys have animal crackers? So envious.You guys have animal crackers? So envious.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3831336050432377467.post-7910753100448473412009-04-02T19:17:00.000-05:002009-04-02T19:17:00.000-05:00None. Unless we have increased the ranks. Always a...None. Unless we have increased the ranks. Always a possibility.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3831336050432377467.post-63070705253295594502009-04-02T16:09:00.000-05:002009-04-02T16:09:00.000-05:00How many managers do we have who haven't gone thro...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?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3831336050432377467.post-34851225797133442182009-04-02T16:05:00.000-05:002009-04-02T16:05:00.000-05:00I don't know about ya'll, but I am really enjoying...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.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3831336050432377467.post-22065065894672279002009-04-02T15:56:00.000-05:002009-04-02T15:56:00.000-05:00The extended *ahem*catered*ahem* lunch meeting yes...The extended *ahem*catered*ahem* lunch meeting yesterday including HR could have been firing school.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3831336050432377467.post-64058279194542220802009-04-02T15:48:00.000-05:002009-04-02T15:48:00.000-05:00I've been told (directly by my dept. head) that th...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"?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3831336050432377467.post-39929606045193317282009-04-02T15:45:00.000-05:002009-04-02T15:45:00.000-05:00Moroney previously said in a public forum week of ...Moroney previously said in a public forum week of April 7, which I know is a Tuesday.<BR/><BR/>Anonymous from 2:23 is right. Firing school is the best sign layoffs are near. I have not heard that this has happened.<BR/><BR/>We usually get an inkling that cuts will happen a day ahead of time, Anonymous from 2:22. Some bosses quietly warn us.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3831336050432377467.post-76633019440256470952009-04-02T15:26:00.000-05:002009-04-02T15:26:00.000-05:00Given the DMN's record of tech breakdowns, I would...Given the DMN's record of tech breakdowns, I wouldn't take access to Kronos as a particularly reliable indicator...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3831336050432377467.post-60099161748984504432009-04-02T14:58:00.000-05:002009-04-02T14:58:00.000-05:00Try loading your timecard on Kronos. If you can NO...Try loading your timecard on Kronos. If you can NOT access it. Chances are very good you'll be laid off tomorrow.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3831336050432377467.post-74447975664312737492009-04-02T14:23:00.000-05:002009-04-02T14:23:00.000-05:00Have they had firing school yet?Have they had firing school yet?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3831336050432377467.post-12807208794021245192009-04-02T14:22:00.000-05:002009-04-02T14:22:00.000-05:00It's probably unlikely we'll know for sure until w...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.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3831336050432377467.post-44894312898305527932009-04-02T14:08:00.000-05:002009-04-02T14:08:00.000-05:00Is there any good reason for them to wait until ne...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...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3831336050432377467.post-49166591874864452862009-04-02T13:48:00.000-05:002009-04-02T13:48:00.000-05:00Isn't there some strategy to doing it on a Friday?...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?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3831336050432377467.post-35527181723851971302009-04-02T13:42:00.000-05:002009-04-02T13:42:00.000-05:00I heard as early as Friday too. And the above pos...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.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3831336050432377467.post-46387033311597390582009-04-02T12:56:00.000-05:002009-04-02T12:56:00.000-05:00Since the board approved the plan effective today,...Since the board approved the plan effective today, layoffs could start tomorrow or anytime. That's my understanding.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com