[SBE] Dwindling numbers of engineers

[Jeff Carter]

I wish I could choose not to remember that.

Jeff

On Tue, Apr 3, 2012 at 12:52 PM, Henry's AFLAC <a9xw at cs.com> wrote:

> Tell tale signs time to look for a new job:

>

> At department head meetings, sales talks about how many presentation they

> have made, not the number of contracts sold.

> The GM asks if you are old enough for social security

> The GM down sizes his direct reports, and departments are placed under other

> departments

> Wages are frozen

> Benefits are cut or reduced

> Retirement plans (401k etc) lose matching funds contributions

> Amenities go away, cafeterias close for vending machines, pop prices go up

> to full retail, coffee becomes bring your own

> Most if not all of the employees feel over worked, unappreciated and are

> looking for new jobs

> staff turnover exceeds 100%/year

> GM keeps saying "employees are our most valuable asset" while tossing people

> out the door.

> New hires leave before the ink is dry on the announcement

> Department heads are a revolving door

> Purchases are frozen, capital investment stops

> Job openings are not filled or positions canceled

> Departments are told to provide a once a month company lunch, and the

> company no longer provides birthday or other event celebrations

> The BOD is visiting the GM/Pres frequently.

>

> Henry

>

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