The company I work for is going through a bit of a transition. What it boils down to is that they are consolidating physical space(two locations in the same town are becoming one), which makes complete financial, business and common sense. Through this process there have been some "staff cuts". Part of any consolidation process has to involve an inventory of human assets, their roles and functions and a decision on the best course of action - which inevitably leads to firings.
Two more people were let go today from my location, and one(I have heard) from the location we are joining.
I completely understand the business reasons for this, and I won't argue over it because ultimately, the decision has been made and you really can't undo it. I am sure management had the best interests of the company in mind when these two people were let go.
All that happy crap aside, it sucks. Plan and simple. Sucks.
As if the culture shock of moving to a new location wasn't enough(especially for the people that have worked their entire career in this building) now everyone has to worry over whether they will still have a job next week. The two that were let go were people that I got along with(although, not always professionally), and I really just hope that they land on their feet. Truly.
It's kinda wierd. You never want to see people let go, but after all the tears and heartache that have been endured by those people, you still feel better that it wasn't you.
Sad, but true - and real.
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