Sequester day is here

[Sinfix_15]

Fired or laid off? 2 very different things.


I work in the defense industry and there hasnt been any credible rumors of upcoming layoffs.


To put things simply, all the sky is falling crap the president and his administration have been spouting was garbage. It was nothing more than playing politics. The only reason these cuts could be painful for anyone is if the administration wants them to. If they make the decision to have these cuts as painful as possible, they could well be very painful. That is all in the hands of political appointees though.

Combing for people to fire prior to a layoff. Security was walking people out of the building all week.

[BanginJimmy]

Combing for people to fire prior to a layoff. Security was walking people out of the building all week.

I think every company gets a little more strict and punishes a little more harshly when layoffs are coming. Why lay off a good solid worker and keep the troublemaker when you can avoid it?

[Sinfix_15]

I think every company gets a little more strict and punishes a little more harshly when layoffs are coming. Why lay off a good solid worker and keep the troublemaker when you can avoid it?

I agree, plus it saves on unemployment. They sent a ton of people in for drug screens and most of the firings were from failed drug tests. They also fired a few people for not having their keys. It was clear that there was a quota to be met. In 3 years ive seen maybe 2 randoms, then they go and do 50 randoms in 1 week. Lot of the people who failed drug tests were good working normal people, but it is what it is if you decide to take that chance. Depending on who you are, someone might whisper in your ear when something like this is on the horizon.