Moving forward
Things have really changed at work as the strategy and pace of our new company is really starting to take hold on a daily basis. Four weeks ago we had a major layoff within the IT ranks, and folks are finally starting to settle down feeling somewhat relieved that we still have jobs and that there is a need for us.
I really feel bad for all of those impacted by the layoff, as I have been in their position and understand what it feels like to get up every morning and not have a job to go to. I was layed off from my last position, and it took me four months and a large cut in pay to find a new position. Good Luck to all of you.
My new boss resides in New York and was on-site this past week. We speak on a daily basis, and have really started to get in sync over the last two weeks. Up to this point, he focused on his infrastructure in another state, and I focused on the infrastructure in my facility. However, it is apparent that we need to start focusing on both infrastructures, and this will be good for both of us.
He asked me to set up one-on-ones with my staff and that worked out very well. At first the staff was skeptical and a little concerned, but it was a very positive experience for the staff. I think they thought it was going to be some test or challenge, and instead it was more of a get to know you - what do you want to do with your career type session. It worked out very well and left my staff feeling comfortable with their future. I heard the same key points over and over again this week:
1) There are no planned layoffs in IT, and we are safe as long as we do our job.
2) Now we have two Data Centers to support, and not just one.
3) Let's move forward
My outlook is changing and becoming much more positive but, time will tell if they really walk the talk.
I think they will.
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