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85,000 job losses in a single day (27thJan2009)


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Heard the news headline.

There were 85,000 job losses (globally) in just a single day, today (27th Jan 2009).

 

IBM has cut 2,800 jobs and Qimonda has filed for bankruptcy.

The economic situation looks very scary.

 

 

 

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Heard the news headline.

There were 85,000 job losses (globally) in just a single day, today (27th Jan 2009).

 

IBM has cut 2,800 jobs and Qimonda has filed for bankruptcy.

The economic situation looks very scary.

 

I am shocked to hear that Caterpillar is one of those companies as part of the retrenchment exercise for these 85,000. [sweatdrop]

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Neutral Newbie

Now most companies r taking tis golden opportunity(recession period) to discard unwanted employees without feeling guilty n no nid valid reasons...In few months' time, u will see them recruiting new young blood, cheaper mah...IMHO.

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Well, the worst is yet to come........

 

You are absolutely right! What we are seeing is the full blown effect in the US, rippled across Europe then to Asia. In SG, we are experiencing only like 60% of the effect, the worst is yet to come.......the next 6-12 months will give us a good idea of the severity of the situation.

 

Having cash on hand is king...

 

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Heard from 938 Live that retrenchment in Singapore will come after the 15th day of Chinese New Year [sweatdrop]

 

There is only this much the government can do to "discourage" retrenchment. The butcher knives are still in the hands of the companies.

 

It is really really bad even though you still can't really feel it in the shopping centers and restaurants. it will come swift and painful. Many Singaporeans have over-leveraged their spending power and will be hit very very badly. Housing loans, car loans, credit card loans and finally interest-free installment loans.

 

Developers may be desperate to keep the sheep alive but not the banks.

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yeah... i think the govt as the companies to hold back retrenchment exercise after CNY...

 

My relative working in Phillip is telling me another round is coming.

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Ya, heard it on 938 Live also.

 

Dammit! All these radio stations and newspapers really need to control their contents. They speculating bad news around for FXXX?!?!

 

The severity of this whole situation arnd the world right now is made worse due to negative sentiments.

 

I dare say there is a general consensus among the media in world - "To entertaining half the world with the other half's troubles"

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