f7ben Posted April 3, 2020 Share Posted April 3, 2020 They started cutting our overtime this week. I rarely work any so that won’t affect me. My boss started dropping hints at 32hr work weeks and voluntary layoffs this morning. It’s gonna get sketchy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Skidooski Posted April 3, 2020 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted April 3, 2020 Been working from home for a couple weeks now. Just handed a salary reduction for the month of April but not a lot of talk about layoffs or furloughs for Engineering just yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frenchy Posted April 3, 2020 Share Posted April 3, 2020 12 minutes ago, f7ben said: They started cutting our overtime this week. I rarely work any so that won’t affect me. My boss started dropping hints at 32hr work weeks and voluntary layoffs this morning. It’s gonna get sketchy this is my 3rd week on 80% (30 hrs/wk). We've laid off 20 staff internally so consider my self somewhat lucky on that front to still have a paycheck. Was supposed to get my quarterly commissions in March but didn't, don't know if/when I will haven't broached subject with my boss, don't know if I will. Is what it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f7ben Posted April 3, 2020 Share Posted April 3, 2020 1 minute ago, frenchy said: this is my 3rd week on 80% (30 hrs/wk). We've laid off 20 staff internally so consider my self somewhat lucky on that front to still have a paycheck. Was supposed to get my quarterly commissions in March but didn't, don't know if/when I will haven't broached subject with my boss, don't know if I will. Is what it is. I’ll take anything that keeps me working at this point. I fucking hate not having a job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DriftBusta Posted April 3, 2020 Share Posted April 3, 2020 20 minutes ago, f7ben said: They started cutting our overtime this week. I rarely work any so that won’t affect me. My boss started dropping hints at 32hr work weeks and voluntary layoffs this morning. It’s gonna get sketchy Good luck dude. All this is starting to get to people. Wife had a mini melt down last night, after 3 weeks of stressed out clients calling about their investments, I think its worn on her. She's full of worry and sadness that we can't be together with family, who are spread out from Maine to Florida. My nephews wife is in Florida due to deliver a baby any time now, and all her family is up here. Her daughter is working at a car dealership in Maine and most of the staff is oblivious to the social distancing, hygiene protocols, everyones just a little stressed out right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry ginger Posted April 3, 2020 Share Posted April 3, 2020 8 minutes ago, f7ben said: I’ll take anything that keeps me working at this point. I fucking hate not having a job agreed, we were on 80% last winter here and that is better than not having a job at all. Our ops staff last March were bitching about the 4 day weeks, they are now complaining about having to work too much OT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f7ben Posted April 3, 2020 Share Posted April 3, 2020 3 minutes ago, DriftBusta said: Good luck dude. All this is starting to get to people. Wife had a mini melt down last night, after 3 weeks of stressed out clients calling about their investments, I think its worn on her. She's full of worry and sadness that we can't be together with family, who are spread out from Maine to Florida. My nephews wife is in Florida due to deliver a baby any time now, and all her family is up here. Her daughter is working at a car dealership in Maine and most of the staff is oblivious to the social distancing, hygiene protocols, everyones just a little stressed out right now. I’m generally pretty optimistic. I think we all get through this and find a new normal soon enough. I can’t help but continue to be concerned the with outright destruction of our liberties though. 1 minute ago, Angry ginger said: agreed, we were on 80% last winter here and that is better than not having a job at all. Our ops staff last March were bitching about the 4 day weeks, they are now complaining about having to work too much OT I can figure out a way to make cash if I need it....I can’t afford to have to buy healthcare though if I’m out of work and I hate missing any time contributing to retirement. Layoffs are lost time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frenchy Posted April 3, 2020 Share Posted April 3, 2020 34 minutes ago, f7ben said: I’ll take anything that keeps me working at this point. I fucking hate not having a job it's really not a good feeling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Posted April 3, 2020 Share Posted April 3, 2020 I’m essential as fuck boys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted April 3, 2020 Share Posted April 3, 2020 I go in when I want to I leave when I want to no one is around life is good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Rigid1 Posted April 3, 2020 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted April 3, 2020 Still working, everything seems to be going as good as it can be at the moment. No reduction in pay, working normal hours in the office, I havent been traveling for almost 3 weeks now, talking with dealers via phone or email. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mileage Psycho Posted April 3, 2020 Share Posted April 3, 2020 5 hours ago, Skidude600 said: Yup, but the wife's looking at a possible furlough at her hospital and 7 others across the state of Mich. Came down from the top yesterday that they were looking for 2500 healthcare workers to volunteer for it, but never gave them a timeline as to when or if they would be back to work any time soon. If they don't get the the 2500, they will do layoffs. I think she will be ok being she's an RN, but who knows. Why would a hospital layoff an RN at this time? 3 hours ago, frenchy said: this is my 3rd week on 80% (30 hrs/wk). We've laid off 20 staff internally so consider my self somewhat lucky on that front to still have a paycheck. Was supposed to get my quarterly commissions in March but didn't, don't know if/when I will haven't broached subject with my boss, don't know if I will. Is what it is. No reason for you not to get your quarterly commissions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frenchy Posted April 3, 2020 Share Posted April 3, 2020 42 minutes ago, Mileage Psycho said: Why would a hospital layoff an RN at this time? No reason for you not to get your quarterly commissions. I'm sure I will, just not going to press the matter right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spin_dry Posted April 3, 2020 Share Posted April 3, 2020 1 hour ago, Pete said: I go in when I want to I leave when I want to no one is around life is good It’s great that you get to fly over everything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frenchy Posted April 3, 2020 Share Posted April 3, 2020 3 minutes ago, spin_dry said: It’s great that you get to fly over everything. one of the perks of being union protected and working at a publicly funded institution I guess. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spin_dry Posted April 3, 2020 Share Posted April 3, 2020 1 minute ago, frenchy said: one of the perks of being union protected and working at a publicly funded institution I guess. There is a factor of insulation working at a public union job. Pete always talks like he’s his own man. I figured he was self employed. I need to pay closer attention around here. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frenchy Posted April 3, 2020 Share Posted April 3, 2020 3 minutes ago, spin_dry said: There is a factor of insulation working at a public union job. Pete always talks like he’s his own man. I figured he was self employed. I need to pay closer attention around here. yes, quite the rugged individualist. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mileage Psycho Posted April 3, 2020 Share Posted April 3, 2020 18 minutes ago, frenchy said: I'm sure I will, just not going to press the matter right now. I squared up with everyone a few weeks ago figuring everyone has a lot of uncertainty in there life right now. I have when older estimator who requested a temporary layoff, we have a paid when paid rule but I advanced him just because. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Jimmy Snacks Posted April 3, 2020 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted April 3, 2020 7 minutes ago, frenchy said: one of the perks of being union protected and working at a publicly funded institution I guess. 3 minutes ago, spin_dry said: There is a factor of insulation working at a public union job. Pete always talks like he’s his own man. I figured he was self employed. I need to pay closer attention around here. Dopo says a lot of things...99.9% are so fucking stupid it makes your eyeballs hurt. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frenchy Posted April 3, 2020 Share Posted April 3, 2020 Just now, Mileage Psycho said: I squared up with everyone a few weeks ago figuring everyone has a lot of uncertainty in there life right now. I have when older estimator who requested a temporary layoff, we have a paid when paid rule but I advanced him just because. that's our biggest issue right now. We pay before we get paid. Problem is average turnaround has gone from a Net 45 average to a prediction of Net 90 to Net 120. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mileage Psycho Posted April 3, 2020 Share Posted April 3, 2020 1 minute ago, frenchy said: yes, quite the rugged individualist. Just now, Jimmy Snacks said: Dopo says a lot of things...99.9% are so fucking stupid it makes your eyeballs hurt. I think we should refer to him as "Dopo the Rugged Individualist" from now on 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKIQPilot Posted April 3, 2020 Share Posted April 3, 2020 2 minutes ago, Jimmy Snacks said: Dopo says a lot of things...99.9% are so fucking stupid it makes your eyeballs BLEED Slight correction. Hahaha 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Jimmy Snacks Posted April 3, 2020 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted April 3, 2020 Just now, Mileage Psycho said: I think we should refer to him as "Dopo the Rugged Individualist" from now on Perfect! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mileage Psycho Posted April 3, 2020 Share Posted April 3, 2020 1 minute ago, frenchy said: that's our biggest issue right now. We pay before we get paid. Problem is average turnaround has gone from a Net 45 average to a prediction of Net 90 to Net 120. We have the paid when paid rule in place to keep rhe estimitors, PX's, and PM's in the game, cloesout docs and all that minutiae get taken care of faster. The old carrot on a stick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skidude600 Posted April 3, 2020 Share Posted April 3, 2020 1 hour ago, Mileage Psycho said: Why would a hospital layoff an RN at this time? No reason for you not to get your quarterly commissions. Good question... More than likely they are looking out for their bottom line. They aren't doing much in the way of procedures whether they are tests or surgeries unless they are absolutely necessary. Cash flow must be an issue. Who knows really, but I would agree it's a pretty dumb move with everything going on not to mention other hospitals in the area are trying to fill "hundreds" of openings. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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