UrbanBaby

06.02.08, 10:29 AM New York City
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I was laid off and have been feeling very weepy and tired since, last day was Friday. I've done laundry and heading for the gym. Are there any other coping techniques others have used? FWIW - I still have team members contacting me from work to discuss things, was in somewhat of a management role. TIA [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
New York City 06.02.08, 10:29 AM Flag

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I'm very sorry. Were you at Bear? [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.02.08, 10:36 AM Flag

Goldman [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.02.08, 10:39 AM Flag

Youve only been laid off really for 4 hours. Dude, grieve. Then move on. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.02.08, 10:37 AM Flag

Good point thanks. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.02.08, 10:39 AM Flag

ive bene laid off since may 18th. it sucks for a few days, then you get in the groove. those day gym classes are SO much less crowded. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.02.08, 10:38 AM Flag

Also, you can bank "family time". [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.02.08, 10:38 AM Flag

I was also really upset for about a week. Then i realize that being home and getting severance, is way better than going to work (assuming you are getting severance) [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.02.08, 11:13 AM Flag

What area are you in? I have been laid off 3 times (all due to mergers) and each time I get a better job...enjoy you time off. One piece of advise: if your office is calling tell them politely that you want a consulting agreement so you can bill them for your time. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.02.08, 10:39 AM Flag

IT in financial services, last position was with GS for 2 years. My team members have called to talk with me fron India and I don't mind, it won't continue. Everyone was shocked I was let go. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.02.08, 10:41 AM Flag

I assume you had no notice, my dh was laid off there a couple of years back and being laid off wasn't nearly as bad as the way they did it. BTW--he started his own Company and 2 year later Goldman tryed to buy him out. You have to be pretty good to work there but you will be even better w/o them. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.02.08, 11:12 AM Flag

well, considering the amount you sacked in while at Goldman I assume you won't have much problems financially. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.02.08, 10:41 AM Flag

she said she was in IT. Not an investment banker. Very different financially. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.02.08, 11:10 AM Flag