One would think that the morale of my department at work would be lowered to some degree as a result of the looming doomsday. But surprisingly, this is not the case. Everyone seems to be going about their days as if they don't know, don't believe, or don't care. But they do know. So could it be that they don't believe it will happen? Are they so optimistic of the situation that they think management would keep us even though letting us go would cut costs? A little naive isn't it? Or could it be that they simply don't care? Are they that indifferent as to whether or not they have this job? Given our low salary level, I don't blame them to be indifferent. But in spite of that, we're still going to have to face the agony of a job search. That must amount to some level of frustration no?

But to be honest, I myself am not concerned of the situation. I've wanted a way out of this dead end job anyway. I just haven't done anything about it.

I joined this company more than 5 years ago. Moved myself up to one of three managerial positions in the SF office. Anymore upward movement would require surmounting the authorities of the other two managers, which in all nature, is impossible. So if the prospect of the closing of my department is taken away, I foresee myself to be stuck in this position for as long as I stay with the company. I'm 28. The thought of doing the same repetitive things for 40 more years until retirement scares me. This thought has actually been with me for a while already. Like I said, I just haven't done anything about it yet. Therefore, the impending doomsday of my department may turn out to be a good thing for me after all. For better or for worse, it could serve as a motivation for me to start looking for a way out...finally.