Effect of Recession on our Jobs

streetrage911 · 26th March 2009, 12:11

And above all, they have started firing not only the bench force but efficient star employees as well

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mobike008 · 26th March 2009, 12:34

A couple of months ago, my company has removed the beverage vending machines from each floor to only in odd floors ( 1,3,5,7,9) and our office building is 10 Floors tall. Luckily, i am in 9th floor, so the machines are just a hop,skip and jump!

Dont know the concept but, i assume it is supposed to reduce the free beverage in-take

Rocky_Balboa · 26th March 2009, 12:43

@mobike Your company is better.
I know one in Chennai which shifted the water dispenser similarly

, Morons!!!.

spadival · 26th March 2009, 13:11

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Originally Posted by vid6639

- The air conditioner is switched off after lunch time.

That sucks.. How do you work in a rather warm office? Keep the windows open and the dust will get in.

amtak · 26th March 2009, 14:22

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Originally Posted by spadival

That sucks.. How do you work in a rather warm office? Keep the windows open and the dust will get in.

I am sure the AC is put on the "run on fan mode". If one needs to switch off the AC's, they also need to switch off the Chillers on the building roof because of load issues. During peak hours, and also afternoon times, it would take a min of 45 mins for the chillers to cool down the office setting. Plus, switching them off and again switching them on consumes more energy than just putting the AC on fan mode.

My office timings are 8.30 to 5.30 PM. Earlier in my office, I used to get the AC's switched on at 8 AM and used to run till 8 as there used to be some employees who used to work till late. Now, what ever happens, I switch on the chillers at 8.30 and AC at 8.35 so it gets cool by 9.00 AM and switch them off at 5.30 and 5.45 PM respectively.

PS: It helped me save a min of 50,000 INR

sanjayatarizona · 26th March 2009, 14:22

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Originally Posted by vid6639

- The air conditioner is switched off after lunch time.

They looked at each other misty eyed, bodies sweat soaked with passion..
Oops, just remembered, this was the office...

jassi · 26th March 2009, 15:05

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Originally Posted by Spitfire

Oh.. not me. I dont work there. But my sister does. Got the news through her.

We still get our tropicana, biscuits and coffee.

But i am hardly in office.

Looks like your sister and me work for the same company

gkrishn · 26th March 2009, 15:11

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Originally Posted by Spitfire

A large Networking Company based of ORR has: Stopped broadband reimbursement - no work from home - pay for your own, No free softdrinks, no free biscuits, fruits, juices, no premium coffees.

If i am correct, this company still provides A/C innova for emp pick up and drop off right?? The company has exceptionally good interiors. I feel the recession still far off for them...

jassi · 26th March 2009, 15:18

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Originally Posted by gkrishn

If i am correct, this company still provides A/C innova for emp pick up and drop off right?? The company has exceptionally good interiors. I feel the recession still far off for them...

the pick and drop is a paid service and as far as i know, not subsidized at all (I maybe wrong though on subsidizing, as I don't use this service).
Good interiors were built when there was no recession and also because this facility is used to brief large customer executives and CXOs.

amtak · 26th March 2009, 15:22

Is this the same company which is advertising way too much on TV these days? specially the video conferencing thing(Personal Telepresence)?

Rocky_Balboa · 26th March 2009, 15:32

Yes amtak, its the same company.
I heard from a distant friend, that they are still hiring people!

Spitfire · 26th March 2009, 15:39

Cant we guys just use the company name here? Is there something against it? LOL.

I find this secrecy funny. Everyone knows...

ajmat · 26th March 2009, 15:40

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Originally Posted by jassi

the pick and drop is a paid service and as far as i know, not subsidized at all (I maybe wrong though on subsidizing, as I don't use this service).
Good interiors were built when there was no recession and also because this facility is used to brief large customer executives and CXOs.

I was there last Friday for a meeting, amazing place at least the area next to reception

finneyp · 26th March 2009, 15:48

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Originally Posted by Spitfire

Cant we guys just use the company name here? Is there something against it? LOL.

Yup, each post gives a hint what it is, but not naming it!

Finally, when Amtak said about the TV ad, I realized it was Cisco....

NetfreakBombay · 26th March 2009, 15:52

Effect of Recession on Freshers:

Bank loan for training course weighs on ex-staffers of Rolta- Banking-Banking/ Finance -News By Industry-News-The Economic Times

26th March 2009, 12:11	#286
streetrage911 BHPian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Delhi Posts: 85 Thanked: 0 Times	And above all, they have started firing not only the bench force but efficient star employees as well .
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26th March 2009, 12:34	#287
mobike008 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 12,010 Thanked: 17,212 Times View My Garage	A couple of months ago, my company has removed the beverage vending machines from each floor to only in odd floors ( 1,3,5,7,9) and our office building is 10 Floors tall. Luckily, i am in 9th floor, so the machines are just a hop,skip and jump! Dont know the concept but, i assume it is supposed to reduce the free beverage in-take
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26th March 2009, 12:43	#288
Rocky_Balboa BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Namma Bengalooru Posts: 693 Thanked: 407 Times View My Garage	@mobike Your company is better. I know one in Chennai which shifted the water dispenser similarly , Morons!!!.
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amtak Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mumbai - The city of Sea Link!!! Posts: 2,987 Thanked: 1,112 Times	Is this the same company which is advertising way too much on TV these days? specially the video conferencing thing(Personal Telepresence)? Last edited by amtak : 26th March 2009 at 15:23.
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26th March 2009, 15:32	#296
Rocky_Balboa BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Namma Bengalooru Posts: 693 Thanked: 407 Times View My Garage	Yes amtak, its the same company. I heard from a distant friend, that they are still hiring people!
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Spitfire BANNED Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Panaji - Goa/Bangalore - Karnataka Posts: 3,313 Thanked: 778 Times	Cant we guys just use the company name here? Is there something against it? LOL. I find this secrecy funny. Everyone knows...
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NetfreakBombay Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bombay Posts: 1,481 Thanked: 1,135 Times	Effect of Recession on Freshers: Bank loan for training course weighs on ex-staffers of Rolta- Banking-Banking/ Finance -News By Industry-News-The Economic Times
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