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18. The poor thing. During my last year (of 15 years) at a large, well-known

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Thu Jan 8, 2015, 02:59 PM

Jan 2015

corporation, we saw all sorts of this kind of reorg done willy-nilly, with no explanation and seemingly with no clear reasons. I didn't see that minorities or women were hit harder than anyone else, though, but maybe that was because there were lots of both in our org. It almost seemed random. Some bad apples got to stay, some good people were riffed.

Your poor wife! At times, it seems like working hard and keeping your nose clean and being positive doesn't get a person anywhere. I am so sorry.

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Mrs. 1SBM just got some bad news ... [View all] 1StrongBlackMan Jan 2015 OP

I wish I could offer more than deepest sympathies. this has to suck big time. niyad Jan 2015 #1

So sorry TexasMommaWithAHat Jan 2015 #7

Thanks ... 1StrongBlackMan Jan 2015 #12

I'm sorry to hear about this. NYC_SKP Jan 2015 #2

Thanks ... 1StrongBlackMan Jan 2015 #14

That's great advice! NYC_SKP Jan 2015 #16

That's a bummer. My sympathy is with her. Cleita Jan 2015 #3

Actually ... 1StrongBlackMan Jan 2015 #22

That's an idea! 1SBW could become a consultant charging big bucks to restore what she had created Dont call me Shirley Jan 2015 #40

You laugh ... 1StrongBlackMan Jan 2015 #46

I hope she succeeds! Dont call me Shirley Jan 2015 #49

I have no words either Dale Neiburg Jan 2015 #4

My greatest sympathy for both of you. nm rhett o rick Jan 2015 #5

I am disappointed and hurt for her and would suggest, since more than once they let her know how monmouth4 Jan 2015 #6

this sounds kinda sketchy irisblue Jan 2015 #8

Condolences Demeter Jan 2015 #9

have they adopted the consultant's KT2000 Jan 2015 #10

That's one of the things I try and remind her ... 1StrongBlackMan Jan 2015 #35

Excellent suggestion, 1SBM. Anansi1171 Jan 2015 #45

I suggest she gather her great evaluations and promotion history . . . brush Jan 2015 #11

Well ... 1StrongBlackMan Jan 2015 #26

Although the recommendation is to demote your wife's position, is there any chance they'll swap Fla Dem Jan 2015 #42

One other thing, 1SBM brush Jan 2015 #51

So sorry she is getting the rug pulled out from under her, this is blatant, picking out 2 POC. freshwest Jan 2015 #13

I am ever mindful chervilant Jan 2015 #15

That is just not right. sheshe2 Jan 2015 #17

The poor thing. During my last year (of 15 years) at a large, well-known Nay Jan 2015 #18

I know ... 1StrongBlackMan Jan 2015 #28

I feel for her JustAnotherGen Jan 2015 #19

That has been my advice ... 1StrongBlackMan Jan 2015 #30

That sucks. She doesn't deserve it. calimary Jan 2015 #20

I'm so sorry wryter2000 Jan 2015 #21

So these consultants came in ... staggerleem Jan 2015 #23

LOL ... 1StrongBlackMan Jan 2015 #31

hope I don't hurt your feelings rurallib Jan 2015 #36

No, not at all ... 1StrongBlackMan Jan 2015 #41

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Lawsuit? Omaha Steve Jan 2015 #25

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"It's just another sad reminder that no amount of loyalty and hard work goes unpunished." Ford_Prefect Jan 2015 #38

I hope employment laws in your area allow for contesting this. riqster Jan 2015 #27

No words here either, just elleng Jan 2015 #29

I'm so sorry. I wish I had a pillow for her to punch Warpy Jan 2015 #33

makes you want to holler. BlancheSplanchnik Jan 2015 #34

What's that odor??? OldRedneck Jan 2015 #37

I'm not sure staying another three years SheilaT Jan 2015 #39

I am sorry Gothmog Jan 2015 #43

Thanks ... 1StrongBlackMan Jan 2015 #47

Given my former experience at a mega corporation... blackspade Jan 2015 #44

That stinks. redwitch Jan 2015 #48

Tell Mrs. 1SBM I am sorry this has happened. rbrnmw Jan 2015 #50

I went through something similar BeyondGeography Jan 2015 #52

I am so sorry to hear this. It's a real kick in the gut when something like this happens. Hekate Jan 2015 #53

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I can only imagine what . 1StrongBlackMan Jan 2015 #55