Job Layoffs
Phillip: So, have you Heard the news?
Mary: No, What’s up?
Phillip: I just heard that the company is planning To lay off 20 percent of the employees in the next two months.
Mary: You’re Kidding! I knew they were looking for some way To cut costs with the Lower profits this quarter, but I didn’t think that they would start laying people off.
Phillip: Yeah, it’s hard to believe. That’ll be hundreds of people losing their jobs. It’s not just the Salary. It means losing Benefits, too. You know, I hope it’s not going to be Sebastian. With three kids and a wife who’s sick, that would really be a Blow.
Mary: When will we know who’s Getting axed?
Phillip: I don’t know if we’ll get any warning. We might just get a Pink slip on a Friday afternoon. Well, I’m going to start Job hunting right now.
Mary: That’s a good idea. The first thing I’m going to do is to call all of my friends and Business contacts to let them know I’m on the market. Hopefully, I’ll Get a line on something soon. Thanks for Letting me know.
Phillip: Sure. If I hear anything else, I’ll let you know.
Mary: Thanks. I’ll do the same.
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