November 10, 2010

When do we worry about lay-offs?

Today at my client... two senior level peers were impacted by lay-offs.

One of them has worried incessantly about lay-offs. Has read between the lines on closed door meetings, made inferences about how people are being treated, and agonized about what was being said and not said. Shared concerns with peers and consultants. Nosed around to find any speck of information about potential org changes. Spent the past two days sick and ready to vomit.

The other one didn't notice any of these things going on. And was completely caught off guard and stunned when the news came.

Which one was the woman?

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