Cleaning up laid-off coworker's cubes.

[Msterbeau]

On Monday, both my manager and one of the other designers I worked with were laid off. As the next most senior designer, I've taken responisibility for going through all their stuff, cleaning out what's not needed, organizing it, etc. Every other object I touch reminds me that they're gone and that they were great people to work with. It also reminds me how impersonal and disruptive today's way of letting people go is. No transition period, no handing over of responsibilities... just "See ya"..... Grrrrr.... :confused =( :doh

[Miranda]

On Monday, both my manager and one of the other designers I worked with were laid off.  As the next most senior designer, I've taken responisibility for going through all their stuff, cleaning out what's not needed, organizing it, etc.  Every other object I touch reminds me that they're gone and that they were great people to work with.  It also reminds me how impersonal and disruptive today's way of letting people go is.  No transition period, no handing over of responsibilities... just "See ya".....  Grrrrr....  :confused  =(  :doh

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The economy is really bad right now. I hope they find something, it's rough out there. I guess you empathize because you'd know how it would feel if it was you that were laid off.

[Der Nister]

Yes it does suck, I got a "see ya" notice from a company I loved working for after 4.5 years on the job. It was the only job that I actually looked forward to my work day instead of dreading it. And the people I worked with were great to be around.

Ok so I was off topic a little but I agree with you Marc 100%.

[TygerLili]

On Monday, both my manager and one of the other designers I worked with were laid off.  As the next most senior designer, I've taken responisibility for going through all their stuff, cleaning out what's not needed, organizing it, etc.  Every other object I touch reminds me that they're gone and that they were great people to work with.  It also reminds me how impersonal and disruptive today's way of letting people go is.  No transition period, no handing over of responsibilities... just "See ya".....  Grrrrr....  :confused  =(  :doh

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That does suck! =(

Usually at my job, people quit and then I have to clean out their mailboxes and do all the work they were supposed to have done two months ago and never did.

[Msterbeau]

The economy is really bad right now. I hope they find something, it's rough out there. I guess you empathize because you'd know how it would feel if it was you that were laid off.

I've been there three times before. I DO know how it feels. =(

[Miranda]

I've been there three times before.  I DO know how it feels.  =(

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Sometimes, people find something even better than what they had. That's what I am hoping for this person. =(

[Msterbeau]

I doubt it. Not now... in SE Michigan. My manager was probably very well paid for a graphic designer because he was playing the role of an industrial designer and getting paid accordingly. I hope I'm wrong.

[sass_in_the_pants]

On Monday, both my manager and one of the other designers I worked with were laid off.  As the next most senior designer, I've taken responisibility for going through all their stuff, cleaning out what's not needed, organizing it, etc.  Every other object I touch reminds me that they're gone and that they were great people to work with.  It also reminds me how impersonal and disruptive today's way of letting people go is.  No transition period, no handing over of responsibilities... just "See ya".....  Grrrrr....  :confused  =(  :doh

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Did you at least take one of their staplers?

[Hellion]

:devil I know what it is like to be laid off,I myself am still out of work.Be thankful it was'nt you Marc. Its not just Michigan, its everywhere, I talked to some friends and relatives in other states, and it is not much better.

[Kit Kat P]

It's only getting worse all over

[torn asunder]

Did you at least take one of their staplers?

umm, excuse me!? i beleeb you have my sdabler...

(i... i will set th-the building on fire...)

[Gauge]

umm, excuse me!? i beleeb you have my sdabler...

(i... i will set th-the building on fire...)

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:woot: :grin

[Msterbeau]

umm, excuse me!? i beleeb you have my sdabler...

(i... i will set th-the building on fire...)

Mushmouth? :laughing

I got a note from my former manager today with information that the company might well be going broke. I think I'll pick up my looking for a new job activity... :fear

[sass_in_the_pants]

umm, excuse me!? i beleeb you have my sdabler...

(i... i will set th-the building on fire...)

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Thanks for picking up on that. :grin