Just read a post on here about anyone who pushed back on the last round of reductions because of what it did to workload are now on the chopping block for the next round of layoffs. How do we know that any directors and above that pushed back on reduction because of what it would do to workload for the ones who were spared, are on the chopping block now? I’m working in FP and I can tell you right now, from site merch to planning to pricing, everyone in these branches of business are beyond stretched thin to what we are able to handle. Morale is down. People don’t even care that much about the job because the company has made working conditions so toxic and unhealthy with the amount of people they have cut in the last year. They are going to really shoot themselves in the foot if they don’t think of other alternatives. I think all these VPs and above should take a pay cut. We have learned that our jobs in most cases can be done from home so give up the office space, cut down on the rent. There are many ways to save money without continuing to hurt and cause more stress and anxiety to the people who are burning the midnight oil right now running a marathon without a finish line. These layoffs year after year are getting ridiculous and the workload as it is for most of us right now, is unmanageable. I can’t even begin to tell you how many mistakes I’ve made because I’m constantly being pulled in multiple directions. I can’t spend more than 10 mins at a time on something anymore. I can’t analyze business, I can’t think strategically, I’m over capacity with what is floating around in my head. I have migraines, anxiety, nausea every day. I feel like I’m failing a position I was once so great at. If they cut more people, the people left behind will quit because none of us can take on anymore so they better figure it out and come up with other alternatives. Yes people need jobs but the cost is becoming too high now and it’s affecting people’s overall physical and mental health.
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Look at the bright side, even layoffs are having trouble keeping up with the decline in business and associated work this year. You store probably has 50% of the inventory it had at this time last year which is why the company stopped giving hours based on actual work and moved to fixed budgets for the support teams. You used to be a Lead but kept the same rate of pay, who cares what you're called. Come in, work your shift, do your best, and find fulfillment elsewhere in your life. It's a job not a career at your level, there are other options but with 30 years you can afford to ride it out another couple of years, better than starting over somewhere else.
It is every bit as toxic or more so for the hourly store employees. They have pushed me way beyond my limits. Been with the company for 30 years and now I believe they are trying to push me out. To think how I loved my job as a support lead up until they got rid of that position. Now just a disrespected and overwhelmed employee just waiting to see what January brings.
Trust me I went thru worse than what you are saying. End of the day I got injuries. Once I dropped dead they filled my grave with another s—er. So is it worth it ? End of the day company will go under. You’re life will go on. Keep that in mind. The stress of the joint isn’t worth it