Downsized at the Holidays. Healthy and maybe necessary.
John Horack
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John Horack
Professor and Neil Armstrong Chair in Aerospace Policy, The Ohio State University
It's a familiar story. Holidays come. Company is making decent money; but perhaps it isn't quite what the business plan has predicted, nor what Wall Street might expect. End of year earnings have to be made. Letters go out. Positions - maybe hundreds - are eliminated. Costs are "saved." Organizations are "right-sized." People - flesh and blood human beings - are "downsized."
Not unique to any company, in any place, in any year. Happens often. A tired story, perhaps.
Until it happens to you.
[Dear friends: Indeed the sun is coming up, faster than I could have hoped or imagined. So let me retire this as "the past," and build on the opportunity of the sunrise ahead. If you would like a copy of the full article, I am happy to share, please just drop me a note at the following:
letter "j" + "horack" (no space) at gmail dot com.
Kind regards,
John
Senior Vice President/Customer Relationship Executive at ASRC Federal
8 年John, you're a class act and will be a lucky hire to any company. Choose wise as I know you will be in demand. Please stay in touch and let me know if I can assist.
Senior Vice President, Finance
8 年John, you were a consummate professional and gentleman in every dealing we had. I enjoyed every opportunity I had to engage you in discussion and the next organization to gain your experience will be truly lucky.
Governmental & Legislative Relations , PAC Fundraising & Winning Grassroots Advocacy
8 年excellent !
Aiding firms and their leaders as they Evolve, Develop, and Grow
8 年Great perspective-You will land on your feet and do even more amazing things.
Design Engineer at ERC, Inc
8 年John I really enjoyed reading... and I've had a similar experience myself but didn't have the positive perspective you do... nor the grace to express it as you have. I learned today. Thank you and best to you and yours this holiday season. Take care man!