Re: List all the things you need to do!!!
1) You will be given the option to purchase your company vehicle if you get cut. So, if you think you might want to buy your vehicle then take it to the auto shop and get everything fixed, replaced or tuned up (tires, belts, fluids, etc).
2) Secondly, take care of any healthcare related needs now - if possible, get any procedures done before Dec.
3) Update your resume and cover letter - create two or three versions for the different types of jobs you'll be applying for.
4) Start networking TODAY! - don't wait until after you get cut, test the waters NOW and see what is out there.
5) Lastly, STOP WORKING. Don't lift a finger for until you find out your fate. Pfizer has no right to ask you to keep pretending like it's business as usual - use these next two weeks to DO WHAT'S RIGHT FOR YOU -
I was a 2009 lay-off "victim". Every thing listed here is very sage and wise. I bought the company car because it was 30 percent less then bluebook. I recently sold it for my purchase price, so for 3 years I theoretically had my car for free. Let's hope the same courtesy is extended to you folks.
Whether you bite the bullet now or a year from now (as time progresses your future will only get more dismal); try to network and find other employment. Packages historically get worse, not better.
Please please realize that the money gleaned in this career is dust in the wind for the majority of you. IT'S A FACT. Reset your mind to accept a far lesser pay. The job you pass up at 35-40 grand because of your pride may not come along so readily.
Jobs now want you to work like you are earning 120 grand a year but pay 35-50 grand (and the 50 grand is available only if you are really really fortunate).
I'm not trying to be ugly but just giving you all a reality check.
save, save, save...
1) You will be given the option to purchase your company vehicle if you get cut. So, if you think you might want to buy your vehicle then take it to the auto shop and get everything fixed, replaced or tuned up (tires, belts, fluids, etc).
2) Secondly, take care of any healthcare related needs now - if possible, get any procedures done before Dec.
3) Update your resume and cover letter - create two or three versions for the different types of jobs you'll be applying for.
4) Start networking TODAY! - don't wait until after you get cut, test the waters NOW and see what is out there.
5) Lastly, STOP WORKING. Don't lift a finger for until you find out your fate. Pfizer has no right to ask you to keep pretending like it's business as usual - use these next two weeks to DO WHAT'S RIGHT FOR YOU -
I was a 2009 lay-off "victim". Every thing listed here is very sage and wise. I bought the company car because it was 30 percent less then bluebook. I recently sold it for my purchase price, so for 3 years I theoretically had my car for free. Let's hope the same courtesy is extended to you folks.
Whether you bite the bullet now or a year from now (as time progresses your future will only get more dismal); try to network and find other employment. Packages historically get worse, not better.
Please please realize that the money gleaned in this career is dust in the wind for the majority of you. IT'S A FACT. Reset your mind to accept a far lesser pay. The job you pass up at 35-40 grand because of your pride may not come along so readily.
Jobs now want you to work like you are earning 120 grand a year but pay 35-50 grand (and the 50 grand is available only if you are really really fortunate).
I'm not trying to be ugly but just giving you all a reality check.
save, save, save...