why no job security?

Question

It doesn't matter what you do,what part of the US you are in or how much education you have.Its like
you can get let go at anytime,We do not need you
anymore or If you are over 40 should you worry
about your job? There is no loyalty for the workerbees. Is it all about money? If you are
laid off and over 40 will it be difficult to find a
new job?

Answer 1

Loaded with questions..people over 40 are in demand since they are perceived to be more stable and reliable. Now over 50 may be more difficult. As far as job security, we are employed at will by law which means we can leave when we want to and in turn we can be terminated when they want to for any reason. Taking an employer to court for termination is really difficult and costly.

Answer 2

The reason why is that our economy and world move at literally the speed of light. I sold printing presses (I'm 22) and I was the top salesperson there but then someone bought the firm and I was out... and then got to meet with the galling experience of being unable to get a job anywhere whatsoever, not even McDonald's or a competing printing-equipment company!

Sometimes there's loyalty to the workers, and sometimes there's not. As a salesperson I was a lot more in-touch with management than, say, a pizza delivery boy. The president wished me well but it was him that took the buy-out and that's his right. Of course, I didn't know what a world of crap I'd be in afterward.

All that to say- workerbees? Some managers will care a lot, most will care some, and some don't give a rat's behind. They did a lot more than you to be able to sell that company someday (no offense) so if the "problem" is privatization of property and being able to achieve business goals through long hard work, then that's what to expect.

The cliché is that someone who knows "what" and "how" will always work for someone who knows "why." I don't mind working for another person, but I don't doubt that I'll hang my own shingle out in due time.

Oh, also a note: you can own your own business and still get fired. I knew a guy who was doing great in the paper industry (a very good businessman!) whose bank called in his loans during an economic downturn and hamstrung his operation- he had to close his doors!

Right now, just about everywhere else except Detroit the economy is doing pretty well. As in any situation, it's going to be hard to find a new job (depending on what you bring to the table, and probably your attitude most of all) but you can do it. SOMEONE needs you (though they might not know it yet.) Find them. Godspeed.

Answer 3

The problem is that there is no loyalty on either side: employees and employers.....companies are offering less and less benefits and hiring for lesser pay (or outsourcing outside the US) while firing those employees that have been with the company many years and who come close to retiring age which will cost the company more money. Also, in order to get better pay an employee has to find another job, it's practically a fact of life that promotions are not as prevalent these days.
A lot of companies are not putting in that much money into training without a contract and sometimes the employee gets partial pay during training....besides all that money is tax deductible. I for one, do not see why an employee (or worker bee) should be that loyal when the company they work for is not loyal to them (I didnt say all..but the majority)

~~~~These days the bottom line and stock holders is the only loyalty a company has~~~~

Answer 4

having been on the other side of the street -- times are a changing and i found out that there is very little loyalty within the worker bees. after being trained (which costs the company a lot in time and money) they are ready to leave at the first opening. that is why most companies did away with long term retirement plans and went to the 401K's. you will find that if you are willing to relocate most over 40 do not have a hard job finding a new position, but the rub lies in that by that time they are settle into an area and will not relocate.

Answer 5

Companies complain that employees have no loyalty any more - but well, the companies started it.

Yes you can get laid off any time - but companies are pretty stupid if they lay off a good employee and then try to replace them. But it does happen.

If you're laid off and over 40, it's probably harder to get another job than if you are fresh out of school, but it's far from impossible.

Answer 6

over 40 yes it is hard was with this auto dealership for 20 years and was left go because i refused to screw over custoners to get my 100%in.i was45 now at 48 i had 2 stokes from having a birth defect in my heart.repaired now my sister in law had a benifit for me and asked the beloved employer if he would help out of couse the answer was no but went on this webpage and found out they will help out complete strangers but not the guy that made him money those previos years.to buy another dealership if you were layed off i wouldnt come to green bay wis.

Answer 7

That's just the way it is.

I'm 41 - simply went and started my own company.

Answer 8

job security should no longer be used in employment, only in government jobs. thats my take

Answer 9

i don't think so?