The office is on holiday; it’s either a risk or an opportunity – do our best and leave the rest to fate
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(1) Before the New Year even arrived, the company laid off 20% of its employees. After the New Year, another 30% of the staff were to be reduced (these people won’t be fired, but they’ll be given time off with only a few hundred dollars in pay). Our office used to have 7 people working there (1 manager, 2 section leaders, 2 technicians, 1 general administrator, and 1 safety and environmental protection officer), but now there are only 4 left (1 manager, 1 section leader, 1 technician, and 1 general administrator). The manager is responsible for coordinating production, while the section leader is in charge of organizing it. The remaining tasks related to processes, safety, environmental protection, clean production, and 6S are handled by those two people. Of course, the section leader can also help a bit, but it’s not enough to make a significant difference; moreover, he already has a lot of work to do. I wonder how other companies arrange their workloads. Right now, we’re extremely busy; it seems like everyone is on the verge of collapse. (2) The items we come into contact with in our workshop are all very dangerous (no serious incidents have occurred despite working there for several years), but I still work with great apprehension; even the sound of firecrackers during the New Year scares me. I wasn’t supposed to be on duty during the holidays, but I didn’t want to take someone else’s place (as I was assigned to fill in for them). It’s not easy to find a job in times of crisis, and since those who are already on duty are doing their jobs well, I voluntarily applied for time off. I thought I could use this period of 1–2 months to improve my knowledge. I’m not trained in chemical engineering, nor do I have any formal education, but I perform well at work (firstly because I work hard, and secondly because my supervisors have been very kind and supportive to me), haha. My personal background is as follows: 1. I have worked in the chemical industry for four and a half years, progressing from a worker to a process engineer. 2. The department has independently carried out quality certification, environmental system certification, safety standardization efforts, and clean production initiatives, and holds the corresponding certificates. 3. Possess a pressure vessel operation certificate. 4. Have experience in on-site management. I’m not sure if I can find a job as a worker.
It’s hard to say at this moment, as the circumstances are special. But if one really has that level of competence, finding a suitable job is only a matter of time. The key is to never give up and to keep persevering; this habit can benefit one for life! Keep going!
You’re so silly – why would you ask for time off on your own? It’s so difficult to find a job these days. Even though you work hard and do the work of several people, skills like yours are only valued in your current position. In other companies, there are also layoffs; without good connections, how would they hire a new employee like you?
Just keep working for now; leave when you find a better job. The economic situation is poor at the moment, and someone like you isn’t considered a talent, so it’s not easy to find a job
It’s not something you learn in chemical engineering, and I don’t have any formal education either; in other companies, I might not be as good as I am in my current company. If you’re from Jiangsu, you can get in touch with me.
I have an associate degree, but it’s not in computer science. In my free time, I’ve studied organic chemistry, principles of chemical engineering, fundamentals of chemical engineering machinery, and chemical engineering drawing; I can handle some simple tasks on my own. Is that useful?
If you are from Shandong, you can get in touch with me
The economic crisis makes it difficult to find a job, and even harder to find a good one.
It sounds amazing that LZ has so many certificates. I don’t have any certificates; if I get laid off, it’s the end of the world for me.
The key to keeping one’s job now is to do practical work, take fewer vacations, try not to engage in activities that are prohibited by superiors, and maintain a positive attitude toward work. Difficulties will pass eventually, and tomorrow will be even better after those difficulties are over!
The original poster has a high standard – they’d rather take time off themselves than cover someone else’s shift.
Can I return to work after 1-2 months? In that case, there’s no need to look for an LZ; just charge it up and enjoy a better **life
Thank you all for your replies. It seems we’ll have a long holiday period. Luckily, a manager at my workplace got in touch with me yesterday and referred me to a company run by one of his classmates; I guess I’ll have to work there for now!
Your manager is not bad – they find work for their employees!
I feel like the economy is showing signs of recovery. Everyone shouldn’t be so pessimistic. The OP’s view is correct too; eventually, a good job will be found
In this current environment, it’s most important to first keep one’s job!
Judging from the OP’s work experience, finding a job shouldn’t be a problem!