We recently had some cut backs similar to what others have been saying, no raises, company wide forced time off (coming out of your vacation time), reduced bonus, etc... The timing couldn't be worst because I am expecting to be promoted. Generally speaking, the first promotion warrants a significant wage increase. Since the company has already said there will be no wage increases, that means should my boss decide to go through and promote me, he won't need to give me a raise. At this point, I am hoping they don't promote me. A paper promotion leads to increase in work responsibilities but no added incentive. The old timers at work basically told me this is the company's way of telling me to bend over and grab my ankles. I will be supplying my own lube.
But they still have free coffee!
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