JFIA...

Things haven't been the same in the office lately. There have been a lot of post merger jitters after the announcement (it seems more like an acquisition really). The fears of most of us has finally come true.

Corporate unions in the form of take overs, mergers, buy outs, partnerships will always be trumpeted by big wigs as the start of something big. Future growth, increase market share, more revenue, better employment but the sad fact is people will have to be let go under the guise of rightsizing, cost reduction and better margins.

This not the same company I've worked for, the pride is gone. An organization focused on employee growth and satisfaction has shifted focus to margins, support ratio and all that crap. I was talking to another veteran earlier this morning, he told of a story how a dept head was unceremoniously fired by phone followed by the HR manager with termination papers. Where the hell is the dignity in that? No pep talk bout your contributions, no farewell party. I'm sorry but class has been replaced by crass.

Most of my friends share the same sentiments, even the ones management. Our inuman gig this coming saturday will mostly be rants followed by a recruiting session. This has never happened before, we've never really discussed work much in our get togethers.

Everybody in the know has been saying that we will all find out next week. I couldn't care less anymore. I've resolved to enjoy what's left of my year and nothings going to change that. Just Fuck It All!!! :)