So I e-mailed him this morning to see if there was any news on what the meeting was about...and his boss called him in to tell him that the company wants to pay for him to take a public speaking class. So, no layoff, and I don't think they have any plans to get rid of him anytime soon. It actually sounds to me like they have bigger things in mind for him in the future. Now, of course if the company REALLY falls on hard times, this could all change, but for now, it's a good sign. :)
Friday, July 25, 2008
Phew!
So times have not been good at B's company. They laid off 5 people less than a month ago, and this past week all of the executives have been having these clandestine meetings off-site. Last night B and I thought about what we would do if he were to be laid off. Basically I would continue to work the duration of my contract at school while he would temp to make $ and look for another job (we have a nest egg set aside, but we don't want to have to use it for that reason).
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Very good news! I think I mentioned it before, but B might consider ToastMasters in addition. The great thing about it is that there is a variety of people, so you have to be able to 'carry' so many different types of people along with you. Most employers really support people taking the one morning a week to be just a little late because of its benefits (meetings tend to be at 7 or 7:30 and about 1.5 hrs long). Just a thought. :)
Yes, I think anything to help him be more comfortable speaking to strangers will help. Also, learning how to be clear with your message is also very important. Maybe I'll get him to come in and sub for me one day. That would force him to get comfortable with talking to large groups. LOL. :)
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