What exactly is job security these days?
This monday, one of my best buddy at work got laid off. It was just so shocking cuz I just talked to him at 9:10am!!!
This is how the story begins.. I woke up late and then I realize that I had a meeting at 9:30. I knew I wouldn’t be able to make it. Therefore I msg my buddy at work and ask him to tell my manager that I will be very late for it. So I rush out of my door and then try the best I can to get to work.
When I was about to get off the streetcar and saw my buddy walking out of the door with his backpack and a white envelope. Something comes up to me says “Oh NO! Dave is gone!”. I went to work and saw his stuff is still there therefore I thought he went for a doc appointment or something.
And then the news come to me, my manager had to pull me aside and told me that they have to let him go because they want someone who’s a “full developer”.
I was shocked. I knew they were looking for a new developer, but I didn’t know they were looking for a new developer to replace an existing one. Apparently he was let go due to skillset incompetence.
I just couldn’t’ justify the fact that he was “not good enough”. He was such a personable guy and a hardworker. All I knew is that everyone in the team had kept him so buzy that he barely have time to learn anything new or to breathe new air.
He blog about the timeline of getting let go. So I wonder when is my turn? Letting go and restructuring had happen from time to time at my work. I am sure everyone’s work as well. I think it’s inevitable, but you get severance pack if you were told to leave. So take it and use it!
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June 18th, 2009 at 10:59 am
Patty,
This is quite symptomatic when someone is let go. Often people that are laid off ask the question “Why me?” Depending on their outlook on life as well as their financial situation, this situation can either become a threat or an opportunity. There are many emotions involved when first being laid off, as well as while being laid off. Anyhow, I’m doing research in that field. I’m in the process of writing my rough draft on that particular subject.
Simon
June 18th, 2009 at 10:54 pm
I’ve always evaluated Job Security by how valuable you and your skill set is. The more valuable you are to a company, the more secure your job may be.
So the best way to secure your job is to have awesome skill set at a reasonable price that no company can deny.
June 18th, 2009 at 10:58 pm
Oh, and the idea is that if you are sitll let go, that you can find another awesome job within 2-4 weeks.
You are ultimately responsible for your own job security.
August 5th, 2009 at 10:31 pm
Your friend John is delusional