Company Downsized

[GranddadHoward]

My son's company went through major downsizing. He kept his job, but some of his close coworkers lost theirs. My son is grateful to still have his job, but I think he feels guilty that so many don't. Has anyone gone through that? What can you say to help?

 

[Independent]

I have seen that happen to people I know. He can not spend too much time feeling guilty about it. It is not his fault they lost their jobs. Feel bad for them, sure, but not guilty.

 

[Greendad]

Yeah, he shouldn't feel guilty because it's not his fault. Moreover, losing a job doesn't mean it's the end of the world. Sometimes it is instead an opportunity to find something better.

 

[bighelp]

I have never had this happen before it its very odd with hiring and firing lately. I know some people that walk into a new company thinking they are better than everyone else, challenge the boss and then end up fired trying to blame the same company. The economy is really weird right now.