Yep. Let's dispense with the "restructuring", LR, Layoff, whatever the PC phrase of the day is --- and call it what it is. People have been FIRED.
It is amazing that people think up these stupid terms thinking that somehow it changes what actually occurred.
I was fired with enthusiasm at Cisco, or was that by Cisco - I forget now
I am a L(oose)R
Cisco only wants people who are tighter.
I've witnessed two employees be fired, neither received a severance package.
Layoff,LR = Severance
Fired= No Severance
I am a L(oose)R
RIF, LR, Redundant: HR MBAs are made off these terms.
FIRED looks good on your resume....