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It seems like in my industry people are banking on the stimulus to get things kicking again but in the time between now and then they are laying people off in droves because there is no time table and nobody wants to pay benefits for people just sitting on their ass.

I've been to some place where they laid off the secretary and all but two people to work at the whole store.They've got these guys running around like mad but they arent complaining its so bad out there.

Some corporations I deal with are not hurting as bad as it seems and are using this recession to get rid of some dead weight.

I'm pretty chummy with the CEO of the company. During our year end reviews he uses the time to pat me on the ass and tell me good game then b.s's with me for an hour. He told me that was his plans if the board approves, to get rid of some dead weight. He told me he had a list of 2 to 3 guys per department that he plans on cutting. He asked me some guys in our department I think don't cut it and he pretty much concured with me. I told him it means I have to run around here like a chicken with its head cut off I'm cool with it.

It's definately scary. I'm more worried about my wife. She's an office manager for a high scale hotel.