• Gork@lemm.ee
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    9 months ago

    I hate feeling like an expendable human resource. When I was laid off it was completely without advanced notice, they’re never considerate enough to notify you two weeks in advance (like we are supposed to do).

    It’s not like the executive types are known for their empathy. I’ve seen the Chairman of the Board throw full on temper tantrums (and throwing stuff) at his subordinates. They have zero qualms laying us off if it means it increases this quarter’s bottom line.

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      9 months ago

      That’s why I quit recently with no notice. They asked and I said “you didn’t give one the last 4 rounds of layoffs, so why should I?”

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      9 months ago

      In fairness, you usualy get severance that is more than 2 weeks, and you don’t even have to go to work to collect it. That said, in like spain, I think they have to employ you until you find a new job or something.

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      9 months ago

      I live in a country where the company or you need to notify the other 2-6 months in advance. You can only quiet earlier if it is mutual.

      I recommend joining a Union so you can also have the safety benefits that we do.

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        7 months ago

        I live in a country (the US) where secondary and general strikes are illegal, so unions don’t have as much power.