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From: Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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posted March 27, 2002 08:38 PM         

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we had a huge layoff at work..I still have my job but my cubicle mate was canned....it's been emotional...and...a large piece of her work has now been passed to me. My bosses and the exec's are very confident that I can handle it...to a degree I am too..but oh boy....I'm trying to be optomistic here...but I don't want to become a workaholic...I want to get married and have kids...I feel so squished all the time....and conflicted....crazy picean fish yin and yang drives me nuts sometimes.

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From: Toronto
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posted March 27, 2002 09:15 PM         

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I'm giving you some light/lite so the stress is lessened and you feel more comfortable.

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From: Brooklyn, (and Norwich) NY, USA
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posted March 27, 2002 11:17 PM         

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My bro just got laid off last week! Here's lots of love your way to help through this stressful time, Sherry

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From: Louisiana
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posted March 28, 2002 12:32 AM         

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FC...here is some added LITE to help you not 'flip' out

Keep us posted, and if you just need to 'rant' a little...feel free. We are here when you feel the need.

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From: Milky Way
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posted March 28, 2002 01:38 PM         

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FC~ I would have to tell my *boss* that I expected added compensation (at least perks) for the added work load/responsibility - and when they start to sing their sad financial song I'd say, "sorry about your luck, but do I have unskilled/uneducated labor tattooed on my forehead?" and/or "Perhaps you or some other overpaid exec should take a pay cut so this company can afford to pay the people that do the WORK?"

~Princess

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posted March 28, 2002 06:01 PM         

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FC....the 'fishies' are great escape artists. If the workload is a bit much, you will find a way to slip thru the net Just keep the superiors posted on what you are able to accomplish and if its not enough for them, then you negotiate a little extra for a little extra time. They will either compensate you or rehire to cover the workload.

Gooberlily....remind your bro that he is now the 'NiceGuyWith*GOOD*Karma. A better job should be on the way!

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From: Louisiana
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posted March 28, 2002 11:44 PM         

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GooberLily, VR is right...be sure to 're-mind' him of that!

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From: Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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posted March 29, 2002 05:03 PM         

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well..I had a meeting with my supervisor and my boss the other day and they communicated the changes that were going to be taking place in the department and that they tried to match talent with the jobs that needed to be done and that's why they wanted me to work with the marketing exec's and the training and documentation exec's as well as continue my previous responsiblites...they didn't come out and say it but I think my "talent" is in the ability to get along with very "dynamic" personalities and to "handle" very dynamic personalities...plus I have demonstrated the ability to "get the job done", I am certainly looking forward to the challenge but at the same time...I'm on edge...this is the 3rd layoff we've done and I'm frightened but also willing to "ride it out". I obviously have very transferrable skills so if I were to be laid off, I could find another job...it's just that with the economic environment being what it is...it's scarry....also...I really want to close the MBA chapter of my life and I don't graduate until December...I have 2 classes left but I have to choose my classes wisely because with the added workload at my job, I want to be available there but I also NEED to finish my MBA...I'm just trying to strike a balance and keep "everybody happy" as USUAL...and I think that adds to my stress...my wanting to keep everybody happy.

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posted March 30, 2002 04:24 PM         

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From: Brooklyn, (and Norwich) NY, USA
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posted March 30, 2002 11:29 PM         

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Don't forget to make yours-Elf happy as well, FC

You have quite a lot on your plate right now, remember to take deep breaths and slow your inner pace every once in a while. So much is on your mind and going on around you at this time.

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