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They did another layoff at work

My manager called me the day before and told me they could no longer pay me the raise they gave me for my current position and would need to cut that position and bring me back to just doing the other two jobs, but.... They would like me to still do the third job regardless of the annual pay cut. Oh and all bonus income for us will be cut in half. It was a gut punch and I didn't feel like I had a choice because the alternative if I said no was I'd have no job today. I have many colleagues I've worked with over the years who are currently laid off and I know finding work in my career field right now is brutal. I need my job, they know that. I am barely surviving now and I'll be taking a massive pay decrease now. I don't really know what to feel right now. I guess I just feel numb. I worked so hard for so many years to get to where I am in my career and all to be demoted for something that is no fault of my own. I will just keep working until there is no more work and try to figure out how to make ends meet. I've survived before I will survive this
And this is why "nobody wants to work anymore". Are employers really surprised they don't get triple the effort for single pay?
JimboSaturn · 51-55, M
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@NerdyPotato unfortunately employers are getting away with it and have for quite some time
KingofPizza2 · 36-40, M
Ugh… I bet they have a “wellness” program that they spend a ton on too and crow about how much they care about their team members too… so they can hide the fact that they still do shit like this
SW-User
@KingofPizza2 yep! Corporate America for you right there
CountScrofula · 41-45, M
God this is a brutal setup to be in. The mixture of survivor's guilt and then seeing your progress decay from a company that heaps work on you and offers nothing in return.

I think I mentioned it a while ago but looking into a career change is probably your best bet 'cause your industry is a fuck. And legitimately, I think our job provides you with a hell of a lot more transferable skills than you give it credit for.
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@CountScrofula yes I've been looking really trying to. It's hard though at least here in the states they just don't want to pay people a livable wage. It's ridiculous how little they offer in many jobs right now. Are there jobs out there? yes there are but they aren't paying what is needed to survive alone on your own :(
fun4us2b · M
Sorry to hear all this - I don't know your career details, but sounds like you know what you are doing and seem essential to the company. With that - you might want to explore your options on indeed or zip recruiter...possibly from a different angle - like if you're a vendor, maybe go work for the customer...etc...
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@fun4us2b I have been looking literally all across the country for something different. It's been a difficult time in my industry
fun4us2b · M
@SW-User Understood - up to you if you'd like another perspective...
LunarOrbit · 56-60, M
Thats awful.

I hope the company isn’t taking advantage of you like it seems they are
SW-User
@LunarOrbit they are but it's better than the alternative if no job :(
1490wayb · 56-60, M
i had start over at age 45 and went thru a 10 year recession...now work 50 hours a week
SW-User
@1490wayb that gives me hope
GJOFJ3 · 61-69, M
Hang in there. The economy will pick up again. Wishing you all the very best
JoyfulSilence · 46-50, M
Sorry for this.

I hope you can find something better someday.
Slade · 56-60, M
I'm so sorry. That sucks giant, syphilitic cock☹️
I'm really sorry this is a very shitty situation, to say the least.

Unfortunately the employment market is turning backwards, it's no longer job seeker's market. I hope you are able to keep your employment. I was laid off after pandemic hit, so I know what it feels like.

Don't give up and keep pluging away.
Spumoni · 46-50, M
Damn!!! Sorry bout your demotion.
Starcrossed · 41-45, F
Awww I'm so sorry! That really sucks.
Eclipsed · M
You really got to leave that house of horror you call a job.. these people are evil amd toxic

 
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