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Seeingco-workersbeing let go is not an encouraging sign, whether or not you feel secure in your position.

To make matters worse, such layoffs often come out of the blue, causing even more confusion.

Professor in Business Administration in the Department of Management at Florida State Universitys College of Business,Dr.

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You will find their thoughts in the text below.

The OPs story is a great example of how things can changein just one day.

It is often a relief if expected because people have an answer rather than uncertainty.

“I Slack Off, Do The Bare Minimum”: Guy Shocked 80% Of His Team Is Fired

That is not to say that some guilt is not experienced.

For those who do feel guilty, it is fleeting, Prof. Hochwarter continued.

This understanding can provide a sense of relief and reassurance in such challenging times.

“I Slack Off, Do The Bare Minimum”: Guy Shocked 80% Of His Team Is Fired

According to another expert, Assoc.

First, [low-performing employees] may be significantly cheaper, he told Bored Panda.

Third, politics comes into most organizational decisions, and layoff decisions are no exception.

“I Slack Off, Do The Bare Minimum”: Guy Shocked 80% Of His Team Is Fired

Fourth, just because youre a good performer doesnt mean you are liked and a team player.

People think layoff decisions are all about keeping the best people, but its not often the case.

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“I Slack Off, Do The Bare Minimum”: Guy Shocked 80% Of His Team Is Fired

“I Slack Off, Do The Bare Minimum”: Guy Shocked 80% Of His Team Is Fired

“I Slack Off, Do The Bare Minimum”: Guy Shocked 80% Of His Team Is Fired

“I Slack Off, Do The Bare Minimum”: Guy Shocked 80% Of His Team Is Fired

“I Slack Off, Do The Bare Minimum”: Guy Shocked 80% Of His Team Is Fired

“I Slack Off, Do The Bare Minimum”: Guy Shocked 80% Of His Team Is Fired

“I Slack Off, Do The Bare Minimum”: Guy Shocked 80% Of His Team Is Fired

“I Slack Off, Do The Bare Minimum”: Guy Shocked 80% Of His Team Is Fired

“I Slack Off, Do The Bare Minimum”: Guy Shocked 80% Of His Team Is Fired

“I Slack Off, Do The Bare Minimum”: Guy Shocked 80% Of His Team Is Fired

“I Slack Off, Do The Bare Minimum”: Guy Shocked 80% Of His Team Is Fired

“I Slack Off, Do The Bare Minimum”: Guy Shocked 80% Of His Team Is Fired

“I Slack Off, Do The Bare Minimum”: Guy Shocked 80% Of His Team Is Fired

“I Slack Off, Do The Bare Minimum”: Guy Shocked 80% Of His Team Is Fired

“I Slack Off, Do The Bare Minimum”: Guy Shocked 80% Of His Team Is Fired

“I Slack Off, Do The Bare Minimum”: Guy Shocked 80% Of His Team Is Fired

“I Slack Off, Do The Bare Minimum”: Guy Shocked 80% Of His Team Is Fired

“I Slack Off, Do The Bare Minimum”: Guy Shocked 80% Of His Team Is Fired

“I Slack Off, Do The Bare Minimum”: Guy Shocked 80% Of His Team Is Fired

“I Slack Off, Do The Bare Minimum”: Guy Shocked 80% Of His Team Is Fired

“I Slack Off, Do The Bare Minimum”: Guy Shocked 80% Of His Team Is Fired

“I Slack Off, Do The Bare Minimum”: Guy Shocked 80% Of His Team Is Fired

“I Slack Off, Do The Bare Minimum”: Guy Shocked 80% Of His Team Is Fired

“I Slack Off, Do The Bare Minimum”: Guy Shocked 80% Of His Team Is Fired

“I Slack Off, Do The Bare Minimum”: Guy Shocked 80% Of His Team Is Fired