Changes at work...
I was looking forward to a pleasant and restful long weekend, and that's what I got. I needed it too, after a tense couple of weeks at work culminating in a round of layoffs on Friday and Monday. Three people were let go, which is a significant number in a company of 17. Two of the three that were let go were ready to go anyway and at least one was mostly quite pleased about it, and all three were given generous severance packages including pay through the end of the year. I was not among the newly unemployed; in fact I was assured that not only was my job secure, but that I am considered essential to the continued growth and success of the company as we launch some new stuff aimed at increased sales and profits. I of course took the opportunity to recommend some improvements of a personal and pecuniary nature and was assured also that they will be looking out for me with regard to increased pay as things evolve. One of the changes in personnel was designed to make my little department much more functional, pleasant and cooperative in spirit, and it was a change that was long overdue. Once things settle down, I expect my day-to-day work experience to be much less stressful and more smooth and productive. Layoffs at the beginning of the holidays really suck, but two of the three that were let go were ready to go anyway and were quite pleased about it, and all three were given generous severance packages including pay through the end of the year. Tomorrow should be a crazy day for me because there is always a backup of stuff to be done whenever we're closed for a holiday, and the new replacement person in my department won't be coming in until Tuesday and it will take a while to get her up to speed. Should be fun...