How do layoffs work if we’re all working remotely? For example: Does the direct manager and someone from HR do it? Does your computer stop working immediately? Do they ask you to mail your computer and ID badge in? Is it done via videoconference?

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The kinder agencies are letting employees hang on to their computers during this to help look for jobs. At least ours is.

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Wow really? That’s crazy. NY office let us keep.

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Every case is going to be a little different but if you suspect it you should get everything you need off your machine asap and anticipate that as soon as the video conference happens, your computer and phone will be bricked.

Make sure you remove any, uh, personal stuff from both too. IT dept will have full access once they get your machine.

And sorry if this you.

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Couldn’t you just take the computer offline immediately to avoid that? Maybe this a naive question

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Yes. Back everything up when you get that meeting request.

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They may send a pre-paid box for your laptop.

If you made it this far in the pandemic kudos.

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Asked to keep your laptop. A lot of agencies are going along with this and it makes your life much easier. Also that way you won’t have to get all of your messages texts and emails bitching about your creative director off of it first

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If you’ve been using your work phone as your only number, might want to see if you can at least keep the number too. Better than losing your contacts (oh, back those up too BTW) and then having to let people know where to reach you.

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My agency is mailing me my personal items from my desk via 3 day FedEx and sent a FedEx box for me to return my computer. They offered to come pick it up.

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I am asking to keep my computer a bit longer or even purchase it. We will see.

Yes to all except the computer.

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have you been living under a rock for the last month? this has been discussed, and then discussed some more. 😫

You have nothing to apologize for, don’t feel bad! Carry on, and ask away. Lots of people may have been wondering about the same questions you had, and the responses you received had good info. These are tough, confusing times for everyone! 🙂

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