The economy: close to home
For the first time in 104 years, my employer, The Wenatchee World, laid off employees last Friday. A terribly sad and stressful day, which may explain in part why I pulled a muscle in my back on Friday before work.
I dodged the bullet this time, but twelve co-workers were not as fortunate - some with more than 30 years with the company. I’ve been there before, first time in 2002 when my entire department was ushered into a room and immediately laid off.
My thoughts and prayers go with each of these good men and women who begin this week looking for work.