Deb,
I agree fully. When I was laid off, I would have been insulted with the
book. I am a professional and know how to find a job. I was offered
assistance from job councilors if I wanted or needed it, but not given a
"how to" book. Honestly, after being forced to listen to the presenters
of our layoff "benefits" from HR and the councilors, I could probably
give them lessons if finding a Museum job! Much of there materials was
completely unhelpful and to general to find another job in this field.
When I was laid off if was very stressful not only because I was losing
my job but because my position was eliminated and I had seniority, I had
to chose if I would bump someone and take their job. I also knew about
it for three months before my last day. Very hard to be focused and
productive.
Also, no matter how many times someone said, "Your layoff is not a
reflection of your work", it still felt like it. It was also very hard
when I was looking for work because the economy was not in the toilet
like it is now and prospective employers wanted to know why you were
laid off. Many think layoffs, especially when not based on seniority,
are related to your quality of work.
You really can't make it "better" for your employees. No matter how you
spin it, they are still unemployed.
Tracie Evans
Curator of Collections
Sauder Village
22611 St. Rt. 2
Archbold OH 43502
Phone: 419/446-2541
FAX: 419/445-5251
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From: Museum discussion list [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On
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Sent: Wednesday, February 04, 2009 3:07 PM
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Subject: Re: [MUSEUM-L] Layoff Survivors
I need to ammend my last post.
On Wed, Feb 4, 2009 at 2:54 PM, Deb Fuller <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> Several books like were recommended to me when I was
> first laid OFF.
^^^^^
Ahem. Purely a typo folks. Nothing to infer here. ;)
Deb
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