Quigs’ Corner

Like many companies around the US, the one for which I work has been trimming employees, closing sites and generally consolidating operations.  A ‘Resource Action’, a fancy name for what it really is: a layoff, reduction in force, or firing, was taken near the end of January, allowing those affected 30 days to find a new position internally.  Today was the end of the 30 days, and today was the day my inbox was filled with numerous farewell notes. 

I’m not sure how many people were let go in total.  Internet estimates were as many as 16,000 worldwide just for my company.  This is more than the population of the last town I lived in.  This, along with so many other companies, further contributes to the million plus talented, educated, economic sustaining citizens of this nation.

Reading my email today was not a walk down memory lane, but instead a day of pity, sadness and ire for the people that had given 100% for many, many years are no longer employed, and I’m afraid will remain in this state much longer than they deserve. 

I only hope that our new President is able to deliver on his promises of last night’s speech, and we, as a nation, are able to do what’s necessary to pull out of it.  I’m worried though, that it’s going to get worse before it gets better.