So today is August 15, the mid-point of the third quarter. Six months since the last layoffs and, if the company I work for is to behave predictably, time for another round.
Only today there's no news to report.
I don't mean that the blade came down and I was spared. I mean nothing happened.
I asked my boss about this and, instead of telling me not to worry, he said, "Can't happen this week. There's a void at the top." Huh? He means that our new Big Boss is on vacation this week, and I guess it would be bad form to not be in the office when the quick and the dead receive their final judgement.
So maybe Monday. Or maybe not at all.
I wish I could stop worrying about this. But I don't know how.
These are the thoughts and observations of me — a woman of a certain age. (Oh, my, God, I'm 65!) I'm single. I'm successful enough (independent, self supporting). I live just outside Chicago, the best city in the world. I'm an aunt and a friend. I feel that voices like mine are rather underrepresented online or in print. So here I am. If my musings resonate with you, please visit my blog again sometime.
Oh man, that blows. Nothing like letting the employees twist in the wind, eh?
ReplyDeleteI know you'll keep us posted - I've been wondering all day. *HUG*
Argh! I was hoping to come home tonight and see you'd been spared. I'm sorry you're going through this.
ReplyDeletevery sad news, i had the same thought same as Zwizgiver
ReplyDeleteA few days' reprieve that really does nothing to ease your mind. I hope Monday is better!
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