How concerned are you about your job? (2 Viewers)

[El Floppo]

uggghhh.. After originally feeling 4 to 5 concern based on what the CEO had said just a few weeks ago.. We get an email today with this:

So.. now my anxiety has risen to a 8.. and of all days as today marks my 1 year with the company.. Hoping it isn't the "Low man on the totem pole" type of thing..  

At least they are talking about Furloughs, meaning we'd keep our health benefits..

just had another company contact me this week regarding a Full time work from home position.... so... if they are going to drop the hammer I hope it is sooner rather then later so I can reach back out to them. 

Reach back out to the new possibility...don't wait.

And good luck...hope either scenario works out for you.

 

[ConstruxBoy]

On  the bright side, my paycheck had the actual raise I was promised today so that's something. Going to enjoy the extra money while I can. 

 

[stbugs]

On  the bright side, my paycheck had the actual raise I was promised today so that's something. Going to enjoy the extra money while I can. 

My wife and I both got our bonuses last week and my raise was in my paycheck today and hers should be in two weeks (paid monthly). I feel very lucky.

 

[snogger]

uggghhh.. After originally feeling 4 to 5 concern based on what the CEO had said just a few weeks ago.. We get an email today with this:

So.. now my anxiety has risen to a 8.. and of all days as today marks my 1 year with the company.. Hoping it isn't the "Low man on the totem pole" type of thing..  

At least they are talking about Furloughs, meaning we'd keep our health benefits..

just had another company contact me this week regarding a Full time work from home position.... so... if they are going to drop the hammer I hope it is sooner rather then later so I can reach back out to them. 

Reach back out to the new possibility...don't wait.

And good luck...hope either scenario works out for you.

Thanks.. I did reach back out through LinkedIn. 20 minutes later got a reply asking for a updated resume and a time I'd be available to discuss the opportunity.

 

[El Floppo]

Thanks.. I did reach back out through LinkedIn. 20 minutes later got a reply asking for a updated resume and a time I'd be available to discuss the opportunity.

Lol... I mean...whatever you do, don't reach out to them!

Wow! That's crazy fast. Better to have options, just in case.

 

[Ministry of Pain]

Entire hospital, Director level and above 10% pay cut effective immediately, and it gets worse for Executives at 20%. 

Trying to negotiate more "work at home" days to offset some of the money lost.

-Years of 2-3% raises yearly if at all during the Great Recession, in the last couple years there have been larger increases to keep staff since unemployment was so low and now we lose everything we worked so hard to earn, all over again. 

 

[BassNBrew]

I thought with unemployment, you are required to actively be looking for work.    Is there some condition that you're only required to look for work in your respective field?

Nope in the cover times.  Are state says to answer all the questions like you are looking for work, but you really don't have to.

 

[prosopis]

I work in ambulatory surgery.

Rcd an email that says we are tentatively scheduled for two days next week. Doing surgery that is deemed emergency. I suspect these surgeries will be glaucoma surgery or facial reconstrucion following moes surgery but I wont know until I get there. According to admin they are looking at mid May to truly start up again. We are a stand alone surgery center but according to admin the hospitals are really pushing to allow elective surgery. He says the hospitals are going broke and elective surgery is where they make their money. I dont know how true that is but it is what I was told.

 

[stbugs]

I work in ambulatory surgery.

Rcd an email that says we are tentatively scheduled for two days next week. Doing surgery that is deemed emergency. I suspect these surgeries will be glaucoma surgery or facial reconstrucion following moes surgery but I wont know until I get there. According to admin they are looking at mid May to truly start up again. We are a stand alone surgery center but according to admin the hospitals are really pushing to allow elective surgery. He says the hospitals are going broke and elective surgery is where they make their money. I dont know how true that is but it is what I was told.

My sister’s a doctor and while she said she’s still busy, she mentioned that hospitals are bleeding money and some doctor’s are in trouble. My son had knee surgery from football in the Fall. All the offices he went to for orthopedic stuff are closed. They’ve got no income coming in and there’s no new injuries happening now so they have got to be in trouble.

 

[boots11234]

My sister’s a doctor and while she said she’s still busy, she mentioned that hospitals are bleeding money and some doctor’s are in trouble. My son had knee surgery from football in the Fall. All the offices he went to for orthopedic stuff are closed. They’ve got no income coming in and there’s no new injuries happening now so they have got to be in trouble.

Didn’t even think about the pipeline drying up. Very good point. 

 

[Peak]

Nope in the cover times.  Are state says to answer all the questions like you are looking for work, but you really don't have to.

Thats what ours says as well.  Even said the claimants can enter "Covid19" in the location box if applicable.  I have entered three claims, all pending.  I keep getting determination letters asking for more info, which I provide.  Then there is no action.  I was told to re-open and update my application, which I did only to be greeted by even more questions.  I could wrap this up in 5 minutes if I could just talk to someone.

On the other side, I'm helping my older brother with his claims.  His company gave him a mass layoff number and letter.  I created the application and it was approved.  Yet every claim he has entered since the approval has been denied.  No rhyme or reason.  No where to enter notes/ask questions.  It's crazy!  He's the one that really needs the money, and yet he can't receive anything even though he was approved.

 

[bcat01]

I work in ambulatory surgery.

Rcd an email that says we are tentatively scheduled for two days next week. Doing surgery that is deemed emergency. I suspect these surgeries will be glaucoma surgery or facial reconstrucion following moes surgery but I wont know until I get there. According to admin they are looking at mid May to truly start up again. We are a stand alone surgery center but according to admin the hospitals are really pushing to allow elective surgery. He says the hospitals are going broke and elective surgery is where they make their money. I dont know how true that is but it is what I was told.

Hospitals are getting killed just like every other business that is closed.  No surgeries, rehabs or PT's means no revenue.

 

[Poke_4_Life]

I wasn't worried when this poll started.  My job is very stable and will be incredibly busy in the months/years to come.  I'm even looking at a promotion in the next week or so.  

However, my wife works for the state of Oklahoma (indirectly) and due to budget shortfalls her program could be cut as soon as July 1.  Thankfully I make over 2x what my wife makes, but it's going to be a little tight around here.  

 

[Punxsutawney Phil]

I wasn't worried when this poll started.  My job is very stable and will be incredibly busy in the months/years to come.  I'm even looking at a promotion in the next week or so.  

However, my wife works for the state of Oklahoma (indirectly) and due to budget shortfalls her program could be cut as soon as July 1.  Thankfully I make over 2x what my wife makes, but it's going to be a little tight around here.  

What lines of work are you guys in?

 

[DA RAIDERS]

still furloughed..so there's that.  with ppp apparently drying up, i may be truly sol.  with no ppp, my place of employment will close.  

 

[Poke_4_Life]

What lines of work are you guys in?

My wife works with the elderly in a state/fed program to keep elderly in their homes.  

I'm not going to give much information other than I work with banks.  

 

[krista4]

Thats what ours says as well.  Even said the claimants can enter "Covid19" in the location box if applicable.  I have entered three claims, all pending.  I keep getting determination letters asking for more info, which I provide.  Then there is no action.  I was told to re-open and update my application, which I did only to be greeted by even more questions.  I could wrap this up in 5 minutes if I could just talk to someone.

On the other side, I'm helping my older brother with his claims.  His company gave him a mass layoff number and letter.  I created the application and it was approved.  Yet every claim he has entered since the approval has been denied.  No rhyme or reason.  No where to enter notes/ask questions.  It's crazy!  He's the one that really needs the money, and yet he can't receive anything even though he was approved.

Mr krista has experienced exactly the same as your brother’s claim.  He was approved overall, but then every weekly claim has been rejected.  About 3/4 of the employees at his restaurant are having the same luck.  And of course, there’s no way to call and talk to anyone to fix it.

 

[snogger]

CIO held a meeting with all of IT this morning.. No IT employees will be part of this Furlough.
No guarantees, of course, that if things don't turn around we won't be impacted later..

Our Team of 6 is responsible for O365.....  I.E. Outlook, SharePoint and most importantly MS Teams.
With the company of almost 8,000 basically all Working from home, keeping these system running is top priority.
Have to think/hope that if there are more furlough's at a later date our team will be relatively safe. 

Interviewed with the other company just to be safe.. Long story short, I decided to stick with my current position for now.. 
Longer version..

If this was a year ago I'd have jumped at the opportunity.. But pay would be the same as what I just got promoted to, with less in benefits (health, PTO, etc.)..
Reached a point in the conversation where they asked "So, do you feel you want to consider pursuing this position"..
Basically sounded like they were ready to move to the next interview step to hire..
Told them that although the position did sound intriguing, I wasn't quite ready to "jump ship" right now.
They said they completely understood and if things change in the next week, month or year to contact them as they are always looking to fill the type of position I am qualified to perform. 

 

[Peak]

Got a text today from my previous contract company stating they may have a project opening up in the next week.  They asked for my availability and interest.  Here's to hoping I'm back to being employed soon!  

 

[Dan Lambskin]

My wife works with the elderly in a state/fed program to keep elderly in their homes.  

I'm not going to give much information other than I work with banks.  

Bankrobber?

 

[Mrs. Rannous]

Bankrobber?

Well, it's not Brinks truck driver.  They don't get paid diddly squat.

Mr R also works for a bank, so it's pretty good here.  We're very lucky.

 

[Judge Smails]

He says the hospitals are going broke and elective surgery is where they make their money. I dont know how true that is but it is what I was told.

It’s absolutely true. All the profit is in elective/invasive surgeries. Mayo Clinic is losing $150 million a month. 70-90% of revenues are gone. Over 100 health systems have had massive layoffs. In what once was considered a recession proof industry. By the way, on average hospitals are losing $1,000 per COVID-19 per patient. 

 

[Mrs. Rannous]

I have to question what is considered elective.  The lady I saw on TV tonight had her surgery put on hold, and she had two brain tumors.  The surgery was to remove one and find out if they are malignant.  That doesn't seem too optional.  I figure a lot of not-so-optional surgeries will be back on pretty shortly.

Our doctors are still doing office visits for routine stuff.

 

[boots11234]

I have to question what is considered elective.  The lady I saw on TV tonight had her surgery put on hold, and she had two brain tumors.  The surgery was to remove one and find out if they are malignant.  That doesn't seem too optional.  I figure a lot of not-so-optional surgeries will be back on pretty shortly.

Our doctors are still doing office visits for routine stuff.

This is a non-counted death of Covid. Because we were so radical in our shutdown people like this may/will/have died. I bet there will be more deaths associated with the fallout than there will be from the virus. 

 

[fruity pebbles]

I have to question what is considered elective.  The lady I saw on TV tonight had her surgery put on hold, and she had two brain tumors.  The surgery was to remove one and find out if they are malignant.  That doesn't seem too optional.  I figure a lot of not-so-optional surgeries will be back on pretty shortly.

Our doctors are still doing office visits for routine stuff.

We are not doing anything like that unless it’s known cancer. Its basically considered optional if they feel holding off a few weeks (months) isn’t going to make any difference in treatment. I believe we are hoping to be doing more elective and semi urgent stuff starting in early- mid May. I know our  joint docs have been told soon. There is going to be such an incredible backlog, we are going to be swamped. We were swamped before canceling all these cases. We were doing roughly 80-100 cases a day before this and have still been doing 30-40 a day on average. If it’s something that’s likely going to get worse without action we’re doing it.

 

[Northern Voice]

I've heard through the grapevine that a number of people from my head office were let go yesterday, sounds like permanent, not temporary so not 100% sure of the situation. In any case, if the axe fell yesterday, I'm still here...

 

[prosopis]

I work in ambulatory surgery.

Rcd an email that says we are tentatively scheduled for two days next week. Doing surgery that is deemed emergency. I suspect these surgeries will be glaucoma surgery or facial reconstrucion following moes surgery but I wont know until I get there. According to admin they are looking at mid May to truly start up again. We are a stand alone surgery center but according to admin the hospitals are really pushing to allow elective surgery. He says the hospitals are going broke and elective surgery is where they make their money. I dont know how true that is but it is what I was told.

Email rcvd today states it was decided to not work next week.

 

[The Z Machine]

It’s absolutely true. All the profit is in elective/invasive surgeries. Mayo Clinic is losing $150 million a month. 70-90% of revenues are gone. Over 100 health systems have had massive layoffs. In what once was considered a recession proof industry. By the way, on average hospitals are losing $1,000 per COVID-19 per patient. 

Dang.  Maybe we're doing this whole health insurance / medical service thing wrong in this country...

 

[Judge Smails]

It’s official at our company.  Every employee from CEO on down furloughed 10 days per quarter until this turns around. No other measures - for now. 

 

[Tool]

It’s official at our company.  Every employee from CEO on down furloughed 10 days per quarter until this turns around. No other measures - for now. 

what kind of business?

 

[Judge Smails]

what kind of business?

healthcare software company

 

[The Z Machine]

I just got the word that I'm officially furloughed for 90 days starting May 1. Have to file for unemployment with the state of Maryland (and feds?) and then the company will cover the the balance up to 60% of my salary.  But unemployment payments take like 5 weeks to process right now from what I hear.

The worst part is that my entire work group ~20 ppl is the only one affected like this. All others ~150 will be on 80% work and 80% pay (Fridays off).

The reason stated is that the product our group develops is much better than the competition, whereas the other groups are lagging the competition. I get the logic, but it's a crappy reward for making good products that beat the competition.

 

[Bluesbomber]

10, I am afraid I might get the virus since I work with many youngsters and am putting in 6 days a week if I do not schedule a day off which results in 3 days off. I am afraid I might go off on some of the knuckleheads at work with us all being overly stressed out. Early retirement is looming larger if only healthcare wasn't tied to working...rat in a maze.

 

[Mr.Pack]

Got the word that my dept is going on our second furlough next week. Different divisions are going on furloughs at different times. I'm assuming we will have at least another one or two in May.

Been with this company for 2 months now, one full month working from home, it's been a weird start. Had my review this week and the boss is completely satisfied with my work and leadership, so that's good. But being the last man in is unnerving for sure.....

 

[Tool]

I just got the word that I'm officially furloughed for 90 days starting May 1. Have to file for unemployment with the state of Maryland (and feds?) and then the company will cover the the balance up to 60% of my salary.  But unemployment payments take like 5 weeks to process right now from what I hear.

The worst part is that my entire work group ~20 ppl is the only one affected like this. All others ~150 will be on 80% work and 80% pay (Fridays off).

The reason stated is that the product our group develops is much better than the competition, whereas the other groups are lagging the competition. I get the logic, but it's a crappy reward for making good products that beat the competition.

that's messed up, you're being penalized for producing a better product? seems like a good co. would just proportion everything out.

 

[The Z Machine]

The company things it's better strategically to let others catch up than for us to fall further behind. I get the logic, but it sucks.

It'll cost the company probably $10m in incremental revenue next year, but nothing in 2020.

 

[moleculo]

I just got the word that I'm officially furloughed for 90 days starting May 1. Have to file for unemployment with the state of Maryland (and feds?) and then the company will cover the the balance up to 60% of my salary.  But unemployment payments take like 5 weeks to process right now from what I hear.

The worst part is that my entire work group ~20 ppl is the only one affected like this. All others ~150 will be on 80% work and 80% pay (Fridays off).

The reason stated is that the product our group develops is much better than the competition, whereas the other groups are lagging the competition. I get the logic, but it's a crappy reward for making good products that beat the competition.

ouch.  Gllllllllllll

 

[bicycle_seat_sniffer]

I work for a large tier 1 auto supplier in Detroit.

here what's going on with me

Been WFH since March 11. 

We have just taken a 20% "deferred" pay cut until Q1 2021. 401k matching deferred until then as well. I have a feeling I don't see any of that money.

We are also in the PPP club, meaning the we just received 20 covid care days off (paid), mandatory, cannot call me, cannot dial in. We will be audited on it.

Overall, if there is a company, I feel I have a job, as  I am a sole IT person responsible for an aging ERP that supports 8 plants and our corporate ledgers.

However, who exactly is going to be buying new cars? No one.....

Sure am glad our CEO spent all our extra cash on stock buy backs.....geez

 

[Punxsutawney Phil]

that's messed up, you're being penalized for producing a better product? seems like a good co. would just proportion everything out.

Welcome to corporate America.  Sandbagging is rewarded.  Small business is the only place where busting your butt everyday works.  Most corporate jobs half the battle is making sure you have work next week.  

 

[Dan Lambskin]

I work for a large tier 1 auto supplier in Detroit.

here what's going on with me

Been WFH since March 11. 

We have just taken a 20% "deferred" pay cut until Q1 2021. 401k matching deferred until then as well. I have a feeling I don't see any of that money.

We are also in the PPP club, meaning the we just received 20 covid care days off (paid), mandatory, cannot call me, cannot dial in. We will be audited on it.

Overall, if there is a company, I feel I have a job, as  I am a sole IT person responsible for an aging ERP that supports 8 plants and our corporate ledgers.

However, who exactly is going to be buying new cars? No one.....

Sure am glad our CEO spent all our extra cash on stock buy backs.....geez

I think we will see it, although I could see it getting pushed back.  I know people that stuck through the bankruptcy years ago got taken care of.  I plan to just treat it as my bonus next year since I’m assuming that is gone.  Probably depends how things go the rest of the year too

im still not sure how we qualify for the PPP since we are a Fortune 500 company, but yeah I’m basically working Tuesday-Thursday through June.  I also though we were allowed to take an occasional meeting or phone call during those COVID Cares days just not a full day 

I’m sure there will be the annual 5% culling at the end of the year as well

 

[Tool]

Welcome to corporate America.  Sandbagging is rewarded.  Small business is the only place where busting your butt everyday works.  Most corporate jobs half the battle is making sure you have work next week.  

I work for a corporation and it's not really like that.

 

[Punxsutawney Phil]

Hang in their guys going through employment issues.  If your ever feeling down the FFA is always on unless they forget to pay the internet bill again.  This place is a great outlet for times like this, especially when many are in the same boat.

 

[El Floppo]

Got the word that my dept is going on our second furlough next week. Different divisions are going on furloughs at different times. I'm assuming we will have at least another one or two in May.

Been with this company for 2 months now, one full month working from home, it's been a weird start. Had my review this week and the boss is completely satisfied with my work and leadership, so that's good. But being the last man in is unnerving for sure.....

Yeah... For sure. This is what happened with me. I was only there 6 months, and they had hired other people after me...but all far junior to me. I've been through this before (2007/8) and saw the writing on the wall.

 

[Phil Elliott]

Feel fine for my job. All salaried employees in our company is being asked to take one week furlough, timing is our discretion but must be completed by mid-June. Top several layers of executives took pay cut. This helps minimize letting any employees go. I like this approach. Company is $20 billion global company.

 

[Otis]

I won’t lose my job. But my salary may well be half what it was last year. That’s concerning. It’s still a good amount of money, but still concerning....

 

[Mr.Pack]

Yeah... For sure. This is what happened with me. I was only there 6 months, and they had hired other people after me...but all far junior to me. I've been through this before (2007/8) and saw the writing on the wall.

I feel for you GB and hope something comes your way soon. 

 

[boots11234]

Think we have it hard chet can only afford to buy the country of Grenada now. He was eyeballing Canada before this broke. 

 

[Peak]

Thats what ours says as well.  Even said the claimants can enter "Covid19" in the location box if applicable.  I have entered three claims, all pending.  I keep getting determination letters asking for more info, which I provide.  Then there is no action.  I was told to re-open and update my application, which I did only to be greeted by even more questions.  I could wrap this up in 5 minutes if I could just talk to someone.

On the other side, I'm helping my older brother with his claims.  His company gave him a mass layoff number and letter.  I created the application and it was approved.  Yet every claim he has entered since the approval has been denied.  No rhyme or reason.  No where to enter notes/ask questions.  It's crazy!  He's the one that really needs the money, and yet he can't receive anything even though he was approved.

Finally got a hold of someone by phone on Monday.  Took 10 mins, but managed to get my application fixed.  She even took a look at my brother's and told me what to have him tell the next operator.  I gave him the phone and he managed to get his fixed the same day.  Took many, many calls every day over the last 2 weeks, but we got it done.  

Still waiting to hear from my last employer about the next project.  Sounds like it is in the approval process, so best case scenario is it will start early May.  I've talked to a couple of recruiters, but no openings near me in Cincy.  The closest one was Joliet, IL - which apparently the recruiter cannot fill.

 

[Cjw_55106]

I originally voted 1, and Im still in that thought process. However, we did have furloughs (not I) and executives took pay cuts from 3-40%, depending upon position/salary. The plan for those furloughed is indefinite. Original plan was 4-6 weeks, but the company wanted to be upfront and let people know it could be longer. 

 

[FBG26]

Our company (manufacturing, computer related) recently announced first quarter results and it seems we're doing fairly well. As long as the supply chain holds up I think we'll be fine. My wife's industry (home construction) might not fare so well, so a little more concerned there.