Truly.
I was laid off this AM, but in a manner so professional and gracious it was impressive.
The send off was quite acceptable financially, but what impressed me the most was the use of an outside consultancy (
Thomson DBM - Outplacement, Executive Coaching, Leadership Development, HR ...) to help me along the transition to a new job for the next 30 days.
My department has been fused with another, and they were looking for ways to cut staffing expenses. How they figured out that the only BlackBerry Systems Admin and sole SMS 2003 guru was expendable is beyond my understanding, but I was 1 of 6 people let go. My immediate superior was also let go. I didn't even have a chance to talk to him before he left. The other 4 were at the Toronto office.
The head of finance took the time to explain to me that it had nothing to do about my performance, that I was still to receive the bonus scheduled for next July as classified (superior). The HR ladies were crying. I think they took it harder than I did.
I'm just happy they didn't do it right before Christmas.
So, please forgive my lack of activity here, should it happen, as I may have other things on my mind.
I'll be around.
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