Whew! What a stressful morning yesterday!

Did not blog or XT yesterday probably because I was wiped out from the stress that occurred in the morning. I work for Johnson & Johnson, and they announced on Tuesday morning to the financial analysts, stockholders, etc. that there would be a downsizing of the workforce to the tune of 4,800 people! Bill Weldon (president) also said those affected by the layoffs would be contacted by their division vice pres. Well, our division VP notified us via e-mail that we had a mandatory web-ex meeting yesterday morning at 10am. We were all shaking in our boots, pretty much knowing that we would be part of that 4,800. For me, it wouldn't be that bad since I have raised and educated my kids, have an employed husband, and am close to retirement. BUT for my co-workers with huge mortgages, several kids to raise, big ole cars to pay for, etc. it would be devastating. It has happened to many of my colleagues for the past 3 years. We will be rolling along thinking everything is peachy king, and BAM, you are laid off from your job with little notice. Long story short, our division is safe, at least for now. This makes us all wish we were self-employed...at least a little more control of our destiny. Of course, the trade offs are huge like having to meet a payroll, losing sleep when business is not going well, having a lot more responsibility, and a lot more worry, worry, worry. Which is why I have chosen to be an employee and not an employer. But for the rest of the day, I was wiped out. Stress can do that to you. Today, has been much better. Nothing like coming close to losing your job to motivate you to get out and call on accounts to make sure you KEEP your job! I even got up and trained this morning for the first time in a while. Still hoping it rains on Saturday to keep us cool...as least a fine sprinkle--NOT the downpour we had at the whatever mileage it was. See y'all Saturday!