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I got laid off and now they want me to train my replacement.

How insensitive can companies get? Getting laid off is tough as it is. Now I have to train my replacement who will do my job for less money. I would love to just leave. How should I handle this?

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  1. Anonymous

    I'm so sorry this happened, and I can't believe your employer's audacity. Also, it's an unnecessary and high-risk request on their part IMO, seems foolish of them. But more importantly, isn't it illegal? (Someone here surely has insight into this). Are you getting any sort of severance or something that might be put in jeopardy if you leave? Otherwise, I would not return.

  2. Anonymous

    This happened to me!

    I was the replacement of someone and unknownst to me, she quit over a raise previously denied and she wanted her job back to prove I was a loser and get her "deserved" raise. She offered to "train" me and charged the company her consultant fees as well. She told me at the time a new experience closer to home popped up. I had no reason not to believe her.

    I found out this out 3M later when I had to relearn everything; my boss was clueless - HIS boss flew in from California to TN to train me.

    Immediately I started looking and 2M later I was gone with a new opportunity. This was 11/22 when I left. Found out recently company shutting down 12/31/23 for good.

    Total mess.

  3. Anonymous

    You charge consultant fees at 3x your rate or say no.

  4. Anonymous

    I'd confirm IN WRITING the amount being paid (that you set) for this "service"

    I'd also have in writing the last day worked and the start of training. (Unemployment purposes) so they can't say you quit (I don't trust these people!!) Any MINUTE past the end of your last day shift and starting the training= $$ for you.

    They don't like it? Too bad for them!!! (Curious, how long were you there? Not that you did anything wrong)
    If you have a friend there, ask for a reference if able.

    Id tell the new person what happened. They might nonchalantly ask you where your new position is for conversation. Tell them!!!!!

    Companies amaze me anymore :(

  5. Heather (she/her)

    I'd say no, and let them know that if they'd like to bring you on as a contractor to conduct training, you'd be happy to share your (much higher) hourly rate.

  6. Anonymous

    So question: were you laid off like a job elimination/reduction type deal? If so, is this person taking on your responsibilities in addition to their own work? Or is this a new person hired on to replace you? If it's that, same job title/same job ?

  7. Cg

    Tell them to go take a leap. You are not obligated to provide any further service after being let go. You can do it "nicely" "I appologies but my current work clause with my current employer restricts me from working two jobs." Or " just -no-.

  8. Anonymous

    It can be very difficult and unfair to be asked to train your replacement after you have been laid off from your job. You may feel angry, betrayed, or resentful towards your employer and the new hire. However, you have the right to say no to this request if you do not want to do it. Here are some possible ways to decline the offer politely and professionally:

    - Thank them for the opportunity, but explain that you have other commitments or plans that prevent you from taking on this task.

    - Express your appreciation for your time at the company, but state that you are ready to move on and focus on your future career goals.

    - Be honest and direct, but respectful. Tell them that you do not feel comfortable or qualified to train someone else for a position that you have been let go from.

    Whatever option you choose, make sure to communicate clearly and cordially with your employer and the replacement. Do not burn any bridges or damage your reputation by being rude or hostile.

    Remember that you are not obligated to do anything beyond your contract or agreement, and that you deserve respect and dignity in this situation.

  9. Anonymous

    I love this response but with a slight tweak ;) You do not need to be thankful. You can be professional but thank you's are not required. Stick to the facts and let them worry about training new people.

  10. Chriscodyc1

    I agree with you ?. Thank you is implied gratitude.

  11. Anonymous

    Don't burn bridges. It's tough, but you can put it all behind you soon enough. You have a good story for a potential employer, and hopefully you'll get a good recommendation.

    I was laid off in 2008 with 17 other people. We were all replaced by people who were paid half what we were. It really hurt. I feel your pain.

  12. Anonymous

    I ask this genuinely - why not burn bridges? Unless you work in some super tiny (and hella petty) industry, burn away! You don't owe the company anything, and it's on them to make sure the work gets done. Continuing to perpetuate the idea that they are allowed to just dispose of people at will while still expecting them to train their own replacements is gross and we absolutely do NOT have to put up with it. Workers have more power than we realize.

  13. Anonymous

    Totally agree! And this is not a bridge burn either, they were laid off. The OP needs to go on about their business in finding a new job. As we know it can take lots of time in today's climate. They're moving on and the OP should be allowed to as well. If they're in a pickle then they shouldn't have terminated the OP! And is this even a legal request?

  14. Anonymous

    Not a healthy mindset, live to be better. Why put forth such energy. I don't find it healthy to recommend destruction behaviors.

  15. Anonymous

    What is NOT healthy about maintaining your personal boundaries and recognizing that work is a transactional relationship where you don't owe your employer anything beyond the work you're paid to do? How is it "destruction behaviors" to hold your employer accountable to their own responsibilities? The employer is responsible for training the replacement, not the employee. The employee, who I remind you, was laid off. They showed they don't value the employee, so the employee has no reason to give them more value in return. Workers need to maintain their boundaries and demand the respect they deserve.

  16. Anonymous

    Holding accountable and 'burning bridges' mean DRASTICALLY different behaviors. Maintaining boundaries is VERY respectful, agree, but why encourage such hate that will get them NO WHERE. Worried and hope you receive this in the light of hope for you.

  17. Anonymous

    What about the original comment encouraged hate?

  18. Anonymous

    That's why they're reaching out for other's pov. Deflection. IMO.

  19. Kelly Walsh Heier

    You don't train them.

  20. Anonymous

    Strange question here - laying off an employee usually means that the work has gone away or the position no longer will exist. So how can they replace you? So with that in mind, I would inquire WHY you were laid off and then based on that response you might want to connect with your local labor board.

    Secondly, if you training your "replacement" is written as a clause in your separation agreement then you risk losing whatever severance they will be giving you. If not, I would not train the individual as you were let go for a reason so why would they want you to train anyway? Why not just keep you.

    This entirely sounds so shady to me and so inappropriate - good luck in your next endeavor

  21. CEJNYC

    I'm surprised that no one has mentioned age discrimination in this thread (so far). Additionally, make sure you know fully how training your replacement might affect your right to unemployment compensation; those rules vary from sate to state. You might check with your state's Labor Board or Unemployment Insurance office. Did your employer discuss the kind of recommendation it is willing to give to a prospective employer? Otherwise, find an employment lawyer because you may well giving up or losing rights you would otherwise have.

  22. Anonymous

    Under no circumstances are you obligated to train your replacement. I would nicely refuse and keep it moving. The company is clearly too cheap to train replacements and it’s not your responsibility. It’s their problem.

  23. Anonymous

    Ask for a consulting fee of 10X what your salary was and see if they go for it. Why were you laid off? It sounds like you were "overpaid," so there may be some bias involved unless you were recently demoted, or your position was downgraded. Ask why they hired someone new after "laying you off." I also agree with the other posters suggestions, especially those about burning bridges. You can't burn a bridge that doesn't exist.

  24. Anonymous

    Exactly: laying off and replacing??!! Yep: bottom line for the financials.

  25. Anonymous

    That spells ageism. I was laid off and later replaced by someone making 2/3 what I did a few months later. This was back in 2003. It sounds like nothing has changed since then.

  26. Anonymous

    It sounded like OP was asked to train her replacement before the layoff took effect, not afterward.

  27. Anonymous

    I think that is an assumption people are making, but still, it never hurts to ask, and makes for a nice severance. She never really stated in the OP.

  28. Anonymous

    If you would rather not request a consulting agreement at a higher fee, then tell them no.

  29. Anonymous

    I worked for a bank who laid off entire lT Dept to outsource to India. The main office trained us (not really). We got together and decided to train our replacements with the same quality used to train us. It wasn't nice but we thought it was fair. The replacements cause a run on the local branches because they did something we told them not to and the branch was showing as closed.

    Don't say no, ask for guidance like a list of things to train replacement on. Sounds like that would occupy your company for several days, then you may have to ask for clarification on certain points, but that time you should be free. Do what is asked, exactly no more no less if instructions are vague then training should be.

  30. maria rose

    This sounds like the job is in the technology industry where it is notorious for replacing the higher paid employees with newer employees who are accepting a lower pay level as a labor cost savings to increase their bottom line profits. If you have been already given notice of your layoff termination with an ending date that requires you to work to a certain date, which means you are still working yet at the company still, you have no choice especially if you are getting paid and will receive a severance pay. That’s one of the reasons why you should detail read the paperwork handed you when receiving the layoff notice. I have been through 2 layoffs during the time period when my company was undergoing revamping the operations to continue to keep in business. As long as you are on their payroll, you have to continue working and doing all work job requirements.

    Now they can’t terminate you and ask you to return to work once you have stopped unless they somehow have that worded in the layoff paperwork as part of you getting the severance pay. Personal feelings have nothing to do with this. Is it wrong technique tactic by the employer-yes—but it more points to a moral code versus a logic business decision. At least, you are leaving this company with some kind of severance package and moving forward to a better future. We can’t control the decisions made by the corporations that don’t include or invest in their employees ( remember that they are creating their problems)

  31. Anonymous

    Unless the company really makes it worth it.....and by this I mean major $ increase then I vote no.

  32. AYANNALYSE

    I don't think that's even allowed if they laid you off is because the role won't exist.. not because they want to replace someone cheaper..

  33. Kathleen Norton-Schock

    Was this truly a "lay-off?" Under most state laws, that means they cannot FILL that job for a proscribed period of time. If it is something else ("firing") --- then why would they trust you to train anyone? Sounds like their HR department is clueless, nonexistent, or is playing a semantics game. Any way you look at it, you should negotiate your severance (heavily); and ask if they will hook you up with an outplacement company (Right Management is expert in outplacement and does a great job).

  34. Anonymous

    Train your replacement completely incorrectly. Hey, they get what they pay for.

  35. Ingrid Moreland

    My previous job had slowed down in production, and they had me train a newer person, and when it really slowed down, I was laid off and my new trainee kept her position. Of course I sued company because it as BS. I won my case and was forced to sign and gag order. Being laid off means you exit the building, and they find other resources for training the replacement.

  36. Cautious

    You have my sympathy. This happened to me once, too. Only they said that the organization was “going in a different direction.” They still wanted me to train her. I sucked it up and did it, quickly. I did not spread it out and spend days training her. Forget that. Yes, it felt awful but I got through it. It wasn’t the replacement’s fault, she didn’t even know what was going on. The company was a large senior center and relied heavily on corporate sponsorships. I was doing a good job. My boss really wanted this woman in my position because she was engaged to a millionaire builder who she thought would give a huge $$$ sponsorship. Well, guess what? My replacement broke off her engagement and left the company about a year later. Karma. You’ll get through this and it will just become a distant memory.

  37. Anonymous

    Don’t do it. If your laid off your not an employee

  38. Chriscodyc1

    The moment I am “laid off” I become a contracted consultant and my rate to train anyone or provide information has increased to a substantial amount. I can fit the training in while I seek a new position elsewhere and it will be on my schedule.

  39. Megan Russell

    This right here. I will send you the link to my calendar and my rates.

  40. Anonymous

    So sorry you're in this spot. Do the bare minimum.

  41. Christine M

    I was laid off 8/28 and escorted to my desk to pack up my things and then out of building. I was in sales and had stuff in my car. It doesn’t sound like a layoff.

  42. Maggie Stone

    I am sorry about this situation. I can imagine it smarts and it seems like a lot to ask. Well, you are already out the door, correct? So maybe there isn’t a lot to lose if you don’t help train this person? If you had been abruptly terminated, they would have to figure out how to train them. So, you are doing them a favor. However, if you leave abruptly, you may burn bridges and will probably not get unemployment. I might think of what you are willing to do and offer a compromise, perhaps 1-2 days of training or agree to provide or create any documents you have like contacts, training manuals, or checklists and procedures. Again, sorry you are faced with this. That must feel terrible.

  43. Jennifer Carter

    If you need the money, I would offer to train your replacement at a much higher rate, if you don’t, I would say no thank you and move on. I’m not even sure what the company is thinking.

  44. Lynne

    Is this for free? Lol, no. If they want to make an offer for your training expertise that includes a written agreement to pay for your time, stellar letter(s) of recommendation, etc, then MAYBE. This is an audacious ask they are making.

  45. TL

    Hi, I totally agree with making them pay for you to train. I was in this exact situation a little while back. They gave me a separation contract and included an amount of like $5K to train my replacement for 3months. I was like nope, sent it back with a higher training cost and was like “you don’t get to tell ME how much I’m worth to train someone”. They agreed, I trained and happily left. Already had a job lined up the following week after I took 1 week off. YOU make them pay you YOUR amount to train or politely make your exit. All the best to you!!

  46. Anonymous

    LOVE this!!

  47. Maggie Stone

    Since the op said that they would rather just leave, sounds like they will be doing the training as a paid employee.
    If that is the case, I would be more willing to cooperate or compromise. Coming back after I was out the door would be a hard no for me.

  48. Teena Jones

    Are they paying you to do so? If they are paying than you train the person with grace and put it on your RESUME. one on one training updated processes and ensured team understood criteria. If they are not paying you. "simply say BYE!!!"

  49. surfnwrite

    There are a lot of questions here asking if they are expecting you to do this for free. Why anyone would even consider that, I don't know, but it sounds to me like they are saying, your job will end on Date X, and up until that date, you will still be paid, so during that time, we'd like you to do this." It's hugely insensitive, but they are paying you so I would do it so you can leave on good terms, unless you can suggest some other things to do in your final weeks.

  50. TL

    Soooo you’re saying if your boss tomorrow called you in their office and informed you that they are laying you off AND they tell you they have a replacement for your job and they want you to train that person.
    You would say yeah, sure because you are still paying me until you let me go…yes I’ll train the person to do everything I do. Yes they are (or at least) should compensate while work is still being done; However, what we don’t know is if they offered a pay reduction to keep the job which would be my first thought…. Why lay me off and ask me to train my replacement. That in itself warrant that they believe I’m qualified and trustworthy enough to do the job. Unless there are some bias undertones going on. Sorry, I just went through something like this and for me it was clear discrimination going on that I have proof on. So I may be a little passionate when I presume ill intent. But I respect whatever your stance would be having fully considered the situation.

  51. surfnwrite

    I haven't heard anything about a pay reduction from the OP. If that were the case, I would say No. But for most people to be fired on the spot incurs a sudden financial burden, income cut off immediately. So if they are saying, we will keep you on the clock for another two weeks if you train your replacement, there are two reasons to agree: 1) financial, and 2) leave on good terms. Of course there are some that are going to be so incensed they will opt to leave immediately, pay ends today and that's fine, that's their choice.

  52. Anonymous

    Remember if you train the newbie and he goofs up you are at fault for any errors or problems it's al your fault. Get them to sign some kind of waiver. When it happened to me I quote a high price prepaid and the boss said I wasn't worth that much. I just said ok and good luck to you. 2 weeks later he was back and price went up. He paid.

  53. Dyana Wade

    Oh please do not allow them to strip you of your dignity. Let them know you understand their need to lay you off; However, they are moving on without you. All of you. Including your knowledge. Hold your head high and walk though the door without looking back. There is something better waiting for you!

  54. Anonymous

    Im not the OP but I LOVE your response!!!

    So many organizations take people for granted. Push beyond limits necessary and wonder why people - those with the strongest work ethic - simply cannot deal any longer (spirit is willing but the flesh is weak)

    We need to treasure our talent, not exploit beyond reasonable measures!!!

  55. Anonymous

    Well said!!! I'm in this position now where I am overwhelmed, overworked and unappreciated. Thank you!! ??

  56. Anonymous

    Been there. Often!!!!

  57. Kimberley

    Literally LEAVE. You owe them. NOTHING.

  58. Anonymous

    Leave. You have no responsibility to train your replacement.

  59. Anonymous

    Since you are laid off, offer them your services on a consulting basis. $300-500 an hour seems reasonable. If they don't like it - move on swiftly! Good luck and sorry this happened to you.

  60. Anonymous

    I've been laid off & I've been the one who had to lay people off. It's sucks on both sides. You can train your replacement as thoroughly or as half-heartedly as you want. They will blame you for any mistakes the person makes anyway.

  61. Teresa Bailey

    I’m shocked no one has mentioned unemployment. If you are laid off, usually you will be eligible for unemployment criteria (assuming you meet other criteria for your state). If you refuse to train (quit), then you are now not eligible.

    what the company did was lousy. But don’t do something that would result in them being able to change your status to fired/quit, as you’d be ineligible for unemployment pay.

  62. Anonymous

    I completely agree! Consider how this will affect your unemployment. If you can, hire an employment lawyer to review the terms of your layoff/severance. You can always negotiate for more money or adjust terms with any paperwork your office gives you regarding your layoff. It's usually about $300 for an hour of work, but it might save or make you money in the long run. You can also see if legal aid in your area helps with this for a reduced cost.

    I'm also surprised this is happening so quickly. I believe they're supposed to offer the job to you if the position opens again.

    https://www.shrm.org/resourcesandtools/tools-and-samples/hr-qa/pages/amountoftimetbeforewecanhire.aspx

  63. TL

    Would it be a refusal to train if training is not in your job description?? Some employer will use as « Other duties assigned » to try and justify. But if the employer specifically noted lay off and it’s documented, even if they report to UI quit…documentation would says otherwise right?

  64. DeBorah Walker

    Hello this is a tough situation; but I agree with most who say "make training your replacement work for you". Whether it's compensation, time off, or negotiation to use the office while you pursue your new pursuits.

  65. Anonymous

    Doesn’t laid off insinuate position elimination? I am wondering why there is a replacement t to begin with? Maybe that is a question to bring to HR?

  66. Steven Hawk

    I been there twice in my life, once because the boss wanted a young girl in my place and once they hired someone paying her way less. So they ask me to stay and train...all I can say SERIOUSLY! Because I had in hand a layoff notice.. I Walked that same day and claimed Unemployment. Their decision...their problem to train!!

  67. Anonymous

    I had to train my boss's wife once to do my job.

    Recently divorced at the time from my abuser and boss's religion disagreed with my choice to take my children out of the situation. (They were 2, 6 at the time and I should have stayed according to him).

    No marriage? No job. ("Layoff")

    I should have fought harder then and I didn't.

  68. Farah Bajwa

    I'm a little confused - did they tell you that you are being laid off in the near future and for now your duty is to train someone else?

    Or is this a situation were you are officially laid off and they called you back to assist them with the training?

    If its the second then you've already filed for your unemployment and its up to you to accept or turn them down. If its the first then and they are still paying your salary, its up to you if you want to quit (and waive your unemployment benefits) or agree to do what they're asking.

  69. Anonymous

    I was in a similar situation. I was a nurse manager and I was asked to train a new employee who would be working in her own unit. Turns out that they told me ON MY BIRTHDAY that they had to let me go bc they could not afford my salary any more due to COVID (my paycheck would get more PPEs for all the staff) and the girl they hired was my daughter’s age and would do my job for 30% less money.

  70. katherine bethune

    I believe this is illegal. It is in my state. If you were laid off, there is a period of time the company must call you back first before filling the same position with someone else. I suggest checking into this with your unemployment office.

  71. Anonymous

    I agree, it depends on the state. It is legal in my right to work state.

  72. Anonymous

    My organization is restructuring and my office is getting split which will result in me losing manger and supervisor responsibilities. But I not before I get to write the new job descriptions.

  73. Nuno Anjos

    In Portugal we have laws that allow us to look for a job while still working in the current on 2 hours per day!I'm assuming you are in Europe from your GMT Settings so look into it that Law might exist on your country to!

    If by any chance you are in Portugal use that to disrupt the teaching!
    You can also teach the bare minimum and let the person catch up on what makes you a good professional!
    Never work with that person around you!

  74. Anonymous

    Unless you are getting a severance that is contingent on you training your replacement, I’d say NO WAY and get out of there

  75. Anonymous

    Don't do it! You are NOT obligated to do so. You were laid off...now move on. That is very insensitive especially when you are dealing with the emotions of being laid off and having to deal with finding a new job in this economy.

  76. Anonymous

    You owe them nothing. If they're going to treat you like this, it's not worth it. I agree with the others. You should say no unless it's contingent on your severance.

  77. Mary K

    If you don’t want to do this and are not violating the terms of the employment contract, then don’t do it. You aren't obligated to train your replacement unless it is specified in your employment contract. It was your superiors' decision to laid off you for financial gain. They shouldn't solve their problems of training a new employee at your expense.

  78. Anonymous

    Hmm, I'm going to buck the trend a bit. I don't think you provided enough information for me to answer your question. Were you officially laid off and did you get severance? If so, then typically the conditions to collect on the severance are that you need to comply. Only you can decide if your feelings are more important than the paycheck and severance but you do need to weigh that out. If no severance, they have less hold on you but it is a paycheck while you look for a new role. This is the decision you must make. Do you comply because the benefits for you are greater than the feelings you have about the situation? I think it is too easy to say walk away. That's a knee jerk reaction and I think you need to weigh the pros and cons for you personally. The end decision may be to walk away or maybe it will be to milk it for what it is - pay for a little while longer while you search, possible severance. If the financial situation is not enticing enough, then by all means, walk. In my opinion, you need to see it as a business decision - with the business being your bank account. With that said, I understand your feelings, frustrations, and how much it chaps....just take a bit of time and think about it from another angle before you decide.

  79. Delete Account

    Severance is frequently predicated on transitioning the work. If you have little severance, then perhaps your feeling outweighs the money. If the severance is significant, set assign your feeling and get the job done without out showing your resentment and hurt feeling. Just make sure you remain on payroll during the transition and severance starts when transition is completed.

  80. Bosslady811715

    Simple. You either have a contract written up to train as per diem pricing or you do nothing and leave. They laid you off. Either they hire you back for training at a premium or they figure it out on their own.

  81. Lisa Wilson

    um No

  82. Anonymous

    Without more information, I see three potential situations: If an individual is laid off due to poor performance, then the organization should not want that poor performer to train his/her replacement. If the company is downsizing, then it doesn't make sense that there is a replacement for the role that is being eliminated. As another person mentioned, it could also be a condition of the severance package in which case you want to respect the terms of the agreement and not burn any bridges. Hopefully you can still get a positive recommendation from this organization (assuming you will be looking for work.) I am sure there are more details in your situation and that would be helpful in giving a proper opinion on how to handle this situation.

  83. Kim Pfeiffer

    I've been in this situation before. Charge them out the wazoo for this additional service. Negotiate a price for this. It's not part of your job. Or you walk and they can figure it out themselves.

  84. Anonymous

    That wouldn't just be a "NO" from me, but a "HELL NO!!!!"

  85. Anonymous

    Nope. After zero consideration, that’s a hard pass.

  86. Ginger

    Charge them a consulting fee that you know they won't pay. Let them have your boss train them.

  87. Anonymous

    sounds like it's not your problem lol

  88. Anonymous

    You say you've been laid off.....why are you still involved??????? Just move on.

  89. Anik Dean

    If they are replacing you, then it's not a lay-off...

    If you need the work, charge them extra to train your replacement.

    I would also look into your state's laws - if you are being replaced, then they are not laying you off, they are firing you without cause to replace you with someone who will do the work for less... many states have laws that protect you from this!

  90. Kat

    I work for a state agency, and the rules around layoffs are very strict. Layoffs have to be justified and the position can't be reinstated for 3 years, so hiring someone cheaper isn't an option. You might have grounds to file a complaint depending on your state's labor laws. Unless they're paying you 3-5x your prior rate to train this other person, tell them no. You're not obligated to help them once they fire you.

  91. Anonymous

    •Can you set your own resignation date — 2 weeks is customary.

    •Unless they’ve promised you excellent references and/or paid outplacement, and/or an excellent severance package, do the minimum in training your replacement.

    •Your employer is incredibly insensitive!

  92. Bradford McCormick

    Can they stop you from getting unenployment compensation? Are ther any termination benefits at risk? Don't cut off your nose to spite their face.

    If there is nothing they can do to furthr harm you, probably you will do best to remember Lot's wife in he bible.

  93. Anonymous

    What did you decide?

  94. Kathy

    You really need to provide more detail. Are you laid off now and not reporting to work? Did they give you a package? Did you apply for unemployment? Are you receiving unemployment? Did you get rejected for unemployment? Did the company have you any kind of PIP (Performance Improvement Plan)?

  95. Crystal Howell

    I would leave, they have to pay you your last paystub. Check on this, as I've never heard this before. Get a recruiter, quickly

  96. Anonymous

    Not sure exactly what state you're in. However, normally some lay off are done that moment and you're gone that same day and given your last pay check at that very moment along with other required state documents. Unless you were given the WARN notice for preparation of your lay off within the 60 days. I would suggest; just train at the bare minimum.

  97. Anonymous

    Let them figure it out. Yet, companies are here saying that no one wants to work.

  98. Cheryl Goldsworthy

    I would give them a quote listing your consultant rate which should be 3 - 4 times more than what they paid you at the job they laid you off from.

  99. Kelly Cranford

    I had something similar happen to be decades ago. They brought in someone new and asked me to train him on a software program. A month later they brought me in and said there wasn't enough work for both of us. Good thing I "forgot" to teach him a few important steps. They also lied to my former clients about why I wasn't at work anymore. Apparently they didn't realize the clients had other ways to find me.

    My advice - refuse to train - pack your bags and move on.

  100. Anonymous

    100%

  101. Anonymous

    Did you ever decide what to do? So many posts and advice on this thread.

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