Moss Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 My friend in Philly just told me his company (Pep Boys) announced layoffs of 10% (50 people) in his office today, along with a freeze on salary increases and 401(k) matching. Just the beginning for all the auto industry related businesses. That's the other piece, keep your job but start losing your benefits. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
remphish1 Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 City of NY might lay off as many as 23,000! Yikes! http://www.cnn.com/2009/US/01/30/ny.budget/index.html Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Stewart Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 Congratulations Exxon! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moss Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 Congratulations Exxon! Well alright! I think they should set the bar even higher for next time. Go Exxon, you can do it! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dagwave Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 woahhhh. Gratitude time, people. we're all in this bunker together. vibes.prayers.cocktails.repeat. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MattZ Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 This thread got me depressed and this song/video helped. kin a Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EL the Famous Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 after 12 years of driving to and from this building, today is the last time i'll be doing it. hung-over after a rousing going away bash last night nonetheless. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dagwave Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 after 12 years of driving to and from this building, today is the last time i'll be doing it. hung-over after a rousing going away bash last night nonetheless. hang tight, my bro. this too shall pass. Right. Right?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EL the Famous Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 oh hell yes. i'm optimistic as hell for what lies ahead, just a little weirded out to move on from all my colleagues and friends. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Stewart Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 12 fucking years!? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dagwave Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 oh hell yes. i'm optimistic as hell for what lies ahead, just a little weirded out to move on from all my colleagues and friends. optimism brims over in times of change.it makes us stronger and shit. we'll all laugh about this sooner or later.sooner if wilco releases the record and/or announces spring eastcoast dates!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EL the Famous Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 12 fucking years!? crazy, huh? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Stewart Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 crazy, huh? You deserve a beer and a game of Diamond Dave Assteroids. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 Two stories - the first from my local paper: City has nation Quote Link to post Share on other sites
remphish1 Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 http://ausiellofiles.ew.com/2009/02/exclus...bs.html?cnn=yes Wow this is really getting serious now... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dondoboy Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 Over 1/2 million jobs gone Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cryptique Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 3.6 million since the recession began in December 2007 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mfwahl Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 What I just found out: Pay freeze that's been in effect since will be extended for another year and matching contributions to 401k will be stopped. At least I have a job! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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