BIG meeting at work today at noon... rumors of layoffs...

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JuJuBeez
JuJuBeez Member Posts: 332
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Please cross your fingers for me, Pinks. I carry the health insurance for the family. I'm scared about being able to pay for my meds, and my daughter's meds. She has asthma and allergies, including peanut. Tamoxifen is cheap, so that will be okay either way.

The LOGICAL side of my brain is "Don't worry... everything will work out. God won't let you down." The "Julie" side of my brain is "AAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHH"

So, I could use a few crossed fingers, a few good prayers, a few Xanax... LOL Two years ago, I wouldn't have even worried a second about it. I would've been, oh well. Now I'm thinking of all my upcoming appointments, mammos, etc... and thinking WTH?? Okay, enough now. I'm going to get coffee and just go about my morning. I will update as soon as I get back. (If I still have computer access!! LOL)
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  • disneyfan2008
    disneyfan2008 Member Posts: 6,583 Member
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    I have fingers, toes and
    I have fingers, toes and eyes all crossed tossed in with some pixie dust...

    Do have have another source for medical if so? I am the carrie for our family but if I lose it for any reason we can get on my husbands right away. NOT near as good as mine "Empire Blue Cross"

    Good luck ..i'll check back for an update

    Denise
  • grams2jc
    grams2jc Member Posts: 756
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    So sorry you are having to stress!
    Good luck, let us know,

    Jennifer
  • VickiSam
    VickiSam Member Posts: 9,079 Member
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    grams2jc said:

    So sorry you are having to stress!
    Good luck, let us know,

    Jennifer

    keeping you in good thoughts and prayers ...
    yes, still having the access to company records, computer etc -- are a good sign.

    Let us know.


    Vicki Sam
  • Bella Luna
    Bella Luna Member Posts: 1,578 Member
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    Geez, how stressful. Will
    Geez, how stressful. Will send a prayer for you and yours. Let us know what happens. Hugs and well wishes to you and yours.
  • JuJuBeez
    JuJuBeez Member Posts: 332
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    Thanks, Ladies! Counting
    Thanks, Ladies! Counting down...

    We could get insurance from my husband's job if necessary... BUT, there's only 4 people in his office. The premium is HIGH and the copays and RX are ridiculous. It would be cheaper to pay for COBRA and keep the good coverage. AND, hub will have to start using the VA. See, that sounds like a plan.. I feel better already. LOL
  • mwallace1325
    mwallace1325 Member Posts: 806
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    I understand
    I understand the fight with the two sides of your brain. Praying for you so all goes well. Keep us posted when you find that everything is well.

    marge
  • mwallace1325
    mwallace1325 Member Posts: 806
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    I understand
    I understand the fight with the two sides of your brain. Praying for you so all goes well. Keep us posted when you find that everything is well.

    marge
  • aysemari
    aysemari Member Posts: 1,596 Member
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    everything crossed for you Julie
    Please let us know how it all went. Impatiently awaiting your
    Good news.

    Hug
    Ayse
  • JuJuBeez
    JuJuBeez Member Posts: 332
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    Well, my company is reducing
    Well, my company is reducing the staff by 'less than 40' people... We will be notified this week by our supervisor if it's us. Nice. Don't know any more than I did earlier. SO.. the song 'Que Sera, Sera' has been going through my head all day. Whatever will be, will be. I have to trust that I will be where I need to be, with what I need to have.
  • TraciInLA
    TraciInLA Member Posts: 1,994 Member
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    JuJuBeez said:

    Well, my company is reducing
    Well, my company is reducing the staff by 'less than 40' people... We will be notified this week by our supervisor if it's us. Nice. Don't know any more than I did earlier. SO.. the song 'Que Sera, Sera' has been going through my head all day. Whatever will be, will be. I have to trust that I will be where I need to be, with what I need to have.

    Well they sure didn't ask ME how to do this...
    JuJu, I'm so sorry they're putting you through this. I'm an HR Manager, and this is not not NOT the way to do group layoffs!

    They call everybody together and tell all of you that you might or might not be laid off, and we'll let you know sometime this week?!? Gee, I'm sure that won't cause any stress or anxiety among all of you, and I'm sure you'll be so VERY productive this week!

    I'll keep good thoughts for you that you'll still be gainfully employed by the end of the week -- feel free to PM me if I can help in any way.

    Traci
  • LoveBabyJesus
    LoveBabyJesus Member Posts: 1,679 Member
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    Best of Luck!
    I personally think companies should be careful when letting people go, especially with a medical situation. Here hoping you are not affected by their decisions and you continue to work and keep your health insurance. They know your situation, right?

    Wishing you the best of Luck!
  • Megan M
    Megan M Member Posts: 3,000
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    mwallace1325 said:

    I understand
    I understand the fight with the two sides of your brain. Praying for you so all goes well. Keep us posted when you find that everything is well.

    marge

    Sending the best and
    Sending the best and strongest positive thoughts that you won't be laid off. Praying for you too!


    Hugs, Megan
  • JuJuBeez
    JuJuBeez Member Posts: 332
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    Thanks, Everyone. So now
    Thanks, Everyone. So now we're into the next day... still no word. I'm angry now. I think it's so unprofessional and just plain sh!^^y! I think they should've met with us right after the big announcement to let us know. This is people's lives they are screwing with. No problem, just sit and wait every day to see if you are on the chopping block. Never mind the medical procedures that need to be scheduled while I'm still covered. Never mind the medicine I won't be able to afford if I don't have insurance. Everyone is whispering to each other, the restroom is a hot spot... LOL.

    WHATEVER. That's my word for today. WHATEVER.
  • Jobi
    Jobi Member Posts: 211
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    JuJuBeez said:

    Thanks, Everyone. So now
    Thanks, Everyone. So now we're into the next day... still no word. I'm angry now. I think it's so unprofessional and just plain sh!^^y! I think they should've met with us right after the big announcement to let us know. This is people's lives they are screwing with. No problem, just sit and wait every day to see if you are on the chopping block. Never mind the medical procedures that need to be scheduled while I'm still covered. Never mind the medicine I won't be able to afford if I don't have insurance. Everyone is whispering to each other, the restroom is a hot spot... LOL.

    WHATEVER. That's my word for today. WHATEVER.

    Hoping that it all goes well
    Waiting sucks!! There is no other way to say that! I am praying that all goes well.

    Dorene
  • VickiSam
    VickiSam Member Posts: 9,079 Member
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    Jobi said:

    Hoping that it all goes well
    Waiting sucks!! There is no other way to say that! I am praying that all goes well.

    Dorene

    .. okay, productivity is down -- employee's are
    updating their resumes and -- networking -- who's working? Not a very professional
    way of handling any layoff.

    Yesterday your song of the day was ..'Que Sera, Sera'
    Today it is .. Whatever
    Tomorrow it may be .. 'Take this job, and shove it'

    Whatever the outcome, I hoping and praying for the best -- When one door closes,
    another one opens ==

    Strength, Courage and HOPE for a Cure.

    Vicki Sam
  • aisling8
    aisling8 Member Posts: 1,627 Member
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    VickiSam said:

    .. okay, productivity is down -- employee's are
    updating their resumes and -- networking -- who's working? Not a very professional
    way of handling any layoff.

    Yesterday your song of the day was ..'Que Sera, Sera'
    Today it is .. Whatever
    Tomorrow it may be .. 'Take this job, and shove it'

    Whatever the outcome, I hoping and praying for the best -- When one door closes,
    another one opens ==

    Strength, Courage and HOPE for a Cure.

    Vicki Sam

    But
    are the restrooms roomy and attractive and able to accommodate the gatherings?

    Sounds crazy making. Sending good thoughts.

    xo
    Victoria
  • JuJuBeez
    JuJuBeez Member Posts: 332
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    aisling8 said:

    But
    are the restrooms roomy and attractive and able to accommodate the gatherings?

    Sounds crazy making. Sending good thoughts.

    xo
    Victoria

    End of day 2. No word for my
    End of day 2. No word for my group yet. Two of my friends from HR were packing it up at 3:00 today. :-(
  • sweetvickid
    sweetvickid Member Posts: 459 Member
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    JuJuBeez said:

    End of day 2. No word for my
    End of day 2. No word for my group yet. Two of my friends from HR were packing it up at 3:00 today. :-(

    As an HR professional I am
    As an HR professional I am appalled at how the company is handleing it. Thank God for COBRA otherwise I would not have had insurance. My husband gripped at the premium until I showed him my spreadsheet of the cost versus our premium and then he never said another word. 18 rounds of chemo, double mastectomy, lymphadema specialst, gloves and sleeves, foobs and bras I hit 200k by the time we were done./
  • VickiSam
    VickiSam Member Posts: 9,079 Member
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    sweetvickid said:

    As an HR professional I am
    As an HR professional I am appalled at how the company is handleing it. Thank God for COBRA otherwise I would not have had insurance. My husband gripped at the premium until I showed him my spreadsheet of the cost versus our premium and then he never said another word. 18 rounds of chemo, double mastectomy, lymphadema specialst, gloves and sleeves, foobs and bras I hit 200k by the time we were done./

    .... any update ???
    HR friends packing it up late yesterday, BIG cuts ... just my experience. However,
    I would of thought HR would stick around to assure all the paperwork, benefit packages,
    and facility is secure after layoff notices. hummmm

    Keeping my fingers crossed for you.

    Vicki Sam
  • JuJuBeez
    JuJuBeez Member Posts: 332
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    JuJuBeez said:

    End of day 2. No word for my
    End of day 2. No word for my group yet. Two of my friends from HR were packing it up at 3:00 today. :-(

    Well, I found out at 9:15
    Well, I found out at 9:15 that I'm safe. We lost six people in our department. It happened so fast, I didn't even see them go. I'm really relieved to still be here, though I'm sad about those that left. We were a pretty close group. I can breathe easy today. And stay out of the Ladies Room today.

    Thanks All for your support!

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