"Layoff" question.

[Hexahedron]

Is it common for management to use the phrase "laying you off" when there's no work for the day? I called in Friday and was told I was "going to lay you off" but, I called Monday and they had me come in.

And for those of you that have experienced it, do they call you and tell you you're laid off or do they expect you to figure it out?

 

[IVE GOTTA PACKAGE 4U]

That's how they code you off for the day . It happens this time of the year. Nothing to worry about.

 

[Indecisi0n]

I'd much rather be laid on.

 

[Box Ox]

I'd much rather be laid on.

How about laid on while laid off? I call it the "21 position".

 

[UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)]

Is it common for management to use the phrase "laying you off" when there's no work for the day? I called in Friday and was told I was "going to lay you off" but, I called Monday and they had me come in.

And for those of you that have experienced it, do they call you and tell you you're laid off or do they expect you to figure it out?

UPS is the only company that I know that uses that term for a single day.

 

[Indecisi0n]

How about laid on while laid off? I call it the "21 position".

How about laid on to get off ?

 

[Hexahedron]

It's absolutely not confusing or disheartening AT ALL to be told "you're being laid off" when they mean "we don't have work for you today, call again tomorrow".

I'm on eggshells because I feel like I'm still a seasonal.

 

[IVE GOTTA PACKAGE 4U]

It's absolutely not confusing or disheartening AT ALL to be told "you're being laid off" when they mean "we don't have work for you today, call again tomorrow".

I'm on eggshells because I feel like I'm still a seasonal.

It's called being at the bottom of the list. We all went through it.

 

[scooby0048]

It's absolutely not confusing or disheartening AT ALL to be told "you're being laid off" when they mean "we don't have work for you today, call again tomorrow".

I'm on eggshells because I feel like I'm still a seasonal.

Hold out your hand so I can hold it for you.

Others have already told you it happens this time of year. Stop whining, would you rather they call you and say you're laid off or send you home once you get there? You're not a seasonal so get over it, there's no work. When there is, they will call you.

 

[Turdferguson]

It's absolutely not confusing or disheartening AT ALL to be told "you're being laid off" when they mean "we don't have work for you today, call again tomorrow".

I'm on eggshells because I feel like I'm still a seasonal.

 

[Hexahedron]

Eh, just sort of trying to qualify why I'm asking my question, I don't need no stuart smalley talk in front of no mirror.
Thanks anyway for the prompt responses!

 

[IVE GOTTA PACKAGE 4U]

Eh, just sort of trying to qualify why I'm asking my question, I don't need no stuart smalley talk in front of no mirror.
Thanks anyway for the prompt responses!

They let you off easy. Don't worry you will get your time in.

 

[WorknLateHuh]

I don't need no stuart smalley talk in front of no mirror.

Yes you do

 

[Cementups]

I'd much rather be laid on.

Call me

 

[Wally]

Is it common for management to use the phrase "laying you off" when there's no work for the day? I called in Friday and was told I was "going to lay you off" but, I called Monday and they had me come in.

And for those of you that have experienced it, do they call you and tell you you're laid off or do they expect you to figure it out?

Are you in the union?

 

[Hexahedron]

Are you in the union?

As in the union as a probationary can be.
I can't really say "no" because I get some of the perks, but can't say "yes" because I don't have all the perks.

 

[Hellobrown2000]

It's absolutely not confusing or disheartening AT ALL to be told "you're being laid off" when they mean "we don't have work for you today, call again tomorrow".

I'm on eggshells because I feel like I'm still a seasonal.

Small center?

 

[Hexahedron]

Small center?

Yeah, really small.

 

[burrheadd]

As in the union as a probationary can be.
I can't really say "no" because I get some of the perks, but can't say "yes" because I don't have all the perks.

 

[Hexahedron]

As I'm reading more of the union agreement I'm thinking, yes I am, since the provisions I've read apply to me.