What’s This Pawn’s Next Move?
Got word Friday that the IT firm I work for had to let a few people go. Reason: The economy, stupid!
I believe this is my first time as a survivor. For those of us in my group who weren’t shown the door, we were told today we’re looking at two week furloughs without pay and salary raises capped at 3%. At least those are the cost-cutting measures affecting old Pro. Others were hit a little harder in terms of perks and expense allowances.
And oh yeah, no more free coffee or soda.
These austerity measures will continue through December, as the owners and management review the books on a month-to-month basis. The partner in charge of my department told us in a subsequent meeting that we’ll have to perservere and that we’ll get through this.
Pro feels a little differently. Having been through this before, I have to wonder. My gig is safe, but for how long? What say you all as to what Pro’s next move should be?
