So, I think I'm going to have a panic attack

*GregsGirl*

*sigh*

For the last several months I've continued to watch my company's stock deteriorate.  Many of you know who I work for so I'm not going to elaborate for obvious reasons.

As of the past week we have been at all time lows...and still falling.

I can't help but wonder if we'll make it past my maternity leave. Or if we'll be long gone even before I make my trip to labor and delivery and I'll be SOL.

I know the economy has been bad and trending worse for many months but I hadn't really felt its effects until now. And now I'm more afraid than ever.

 I'm sorry to be such a downer I'm just really freaked out and just need to vent. Thanks for listening (reading).

pkate98

K - sorry to hear about your worries!  I'm sure everything will work out, but I know it's hard to trust in that.  Especially if you're a control freak like me!!!  Have you considered looking into other job opportunities in the event of downsizing?  Also, what does your management feel about the economy situation.  Do you feel close enough with them to voice your concerns?

*GregsGirl*

I've been looking non-intently. I guess I just never thought it would get this bad. Unfortunately, I have talked to my immediate supervisor and my other boss and they're as clueless as we are. He said if they're are layoffs they (mgmt) will know maybe 2 or 3 hours before we do.

 

MrsBelk08

I may be wrong here but I think you work for the same place my husband works. I remember seeing a post a long time ago about the family fiesta texas thing you went to. If not then , sorry wrong person.

 he was almost laid off in july this year but he was able to find another position in the same place. i can tell you a little about how the process went if you want.  mmbelk at gmail . com

 

*GregsGirl*

MrsBelk08:

I may be wrong here but I think you work for the same place my husband works. I remember seeing a post a long time ago about the family fiesta texas thing you went to. If not then , sorry wrong person.

 he was almost laid off in july this year but he was able to find another position in the same place. i can tell you a little about how the process went if you want.  mmbelk at gmail . com

 

 

You're probably right. I cant email now but I'll shoot you an email when I get home. Thanks!

MrsGladney

K, I am so sorry to hear that your company is having trouble.  I am in same bucket.  I am not sure that I will have a job come February.  We'll see.

Oct1406

Sorry you are going through this. Seems like it's happening all over the industry. My dad is going through the same thing. I really do think though that everything works out for a reason.. Just worry about that little baby and not work for now.

paith041

Don't stress too much K. I think it's probably worse since you can't sit back and enjoy a cold one and relax, but you'll be fine! If something happens it happens. You don't have any control over it so you can't let it get to you so much. I'd just keep an eye out for other things just in case and just keep saving what you can. Besides, I'm projecting all the good karma to all the people I LIKE that work in the this industry and all the bad to a certain biotch that deserves to have karma kick her in the ass so you've got nothing to worry about!

*GregsGirl*

Ash--I'm sorry to hear you are going through this as well. I know much of the country is experiencing this some issues....I guess it just finally caught up to me this week so while everyone has been processing it for months...I've just started. I hope things get better!

Erin-- see above

Faith-- I know, I know. The control freak in me is not enjoying this but sometimes you just have to learn to let go. There is nothing that I can personally do to make this situation any better, except to continue what I'm doing and plan for worst case scenarios, which I feel DH and I have done a pretty good job at. It's just the uncertainty of it all. And thanks for the karma....remind me not to piss you off down the road.

Again, thanks everyone for the encouragement. I hope we all see brighter days soon.

 *end freakout*

pkate98

I mean, we really need to focus our energy on Tech right now!!!  Priorities Kandis!  Jeez!!  {wink, wink)

*GregsGirl*

pkate98:

I mean, we really need to focus our energy on Tech right now!!!  Priorities Kandis!  Jeez!!  {wink, wink)

 This is very, very true. hehehe

And look at you being all crafty with scrapblog!

stlucia_wife

i am so sorry hear this hun.  i hope things work out in the end for you.  it is a stressful time.  what a terrible thing that they will not tell the higher ups just a few hours before they have to do it.  we went though this at the start of the year and it is never fun not know the un-know.  i will keep y'all in my thoughts.  you too ash.

mysheli

I know that I'm freaking out too Kandis.

I work at a Ford and Nissan dealership. I have never made such little money as I am now since I've been in the business.

All of our competitors are laying people off. It's so bad that the guys and I were looking at unemployment benefits at work the other day.

 It's a matter of time--I know I'll be laid off too. What's scary for me is that before I could always go somewhere else and get a job in 5 minutes flat, no questions asked but now they don't need anybody.

It's scaring the s--t out of me!

 Mommyhood has made me become an optimist. Just know that things will straighten themselves out and everything happens for a reason.

 I hope your company pulls through!