The "black" week in banking

After a very tai-tai afternoon in the Royal Copenhagen tea lounge yesterday, it was time to hit back to work & face the reality of the situation.

Malicious rumours have been buzzing around in the office last week about the axe falling. Bosses have been called for close-door meetings and some folks from the top have already been seen to the door. This is called the "black" week, where retrenchment exercises are expected to happen and since it coincides with month-end, all the more possible.

Everyday there are news reports of this bank cutting staff strength, the other freezing increments and which others see their share prices plummenting. It's indeed depressing & while i do note that recessions are cyclical and i should brace myself for more as i progress with age, this is the 1st time that i am worried abt being axed. Not for the fact that how much severance will one be entitled to, but for the fact that BOTH of us are stuck in the industry worst hit by the downturn. BOTH face the possibility of being "chopped". While i keep chanting to myself not to worry abt thgs that i can't control and continue to move forward, another part of me can't contain the fear & worry. I need to get thru this work week 1st. The depressing sentiments & low morale in the office is affecting my concentration at work.