Boss fired unexpectedly

[Tybee]

I went to write a note to my boss yesterday and discovered he had been fired--everything went down when we were out of town dealing with elderly parent/house closing/nursing home situation, and I missed it--he sent a memo on the 15th and then suddenly sent out memo canceling the meeting, with nothing on the memo.

This makes 5 out of 6 of my direct supervisors who have been fired unexpectedly in the past two years. I find this very odd. I was full time when it first happened to my immediate boss and since I figured they would fire me too--they were firing many--I ducked down to part time.

This guy was her replacement. They just kind of disappear.

I actually doubt I will get more work from them. This is the first time I have not been teaching a class for them in ten years. It feels very odd.

I stepped down to get out of line of fire, maybe it was the right thing to do. I don't know. Massive firings this year, too, but surprised they got rid of this guy, as faculty really liked him.

[Zoe Girl]

Wow, that is not a good sign. I forget exactly what you do but it is a good sign to move on for sure. That must be a hugely stressful place to work.

Good luck finding a new job! I am sure almost anyplace will have less firings.

[Teacher Terry]

Wow that is a lot of turnover. I am very lucky that although I work for a university they are rarely in contact with me. I have actually only met the department chair twice in almost 6 years. I get occasional emails which go to the entire department. They never give me direction or tell me what to do. I feel super lucky.If that changed I would just fully retire.

[catherine]

Gee, that's pretty unsettling... but on another note.. how are your parents (and you) adjusting to their life changes?

[razz]

What a tough situation, Tybee.

[Teacher Terry]

You could call the department of aging to look into things because it doesn’t sound like a safe situation. Very sad for your parents and you

[Tybee]

You could call the department of aging to look into things because it doesn’t sound like a safe situation. Very sad for your parents and you

I will think about this, Terry, thank you

[KayLR]

Hugs, Tybee....sounds so difficult. Hope you get them where they need to be safely.

[nswef]

I'm am wishing you some peace and calm and hoping you get some rest. You still have a long journey ahead and it sounds as if it's not going to be easy.

[Tybee]

Thank you