Deep thought
It's easier to write about downsizing and layoffs than to witness them.
About Jay Hancock
Jay Hancock has been a financial columnist for The Baltimore Sun since 2001. He has also been The Baltimore Sun's diplomatic correspondent in Washington and its chief economics writer. Before moving to Baltimore in 1994 he worked for The Virginian-Pilot of Norfolk and The Daily Press of Newport News.
His columns appear Tuesdays and Sundays.
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Must be a lot of blood on the floor on Calvert St. today. Hang in there.
Posted by: Biff Tubesock | April 29, 2009 12:37 PM
It is easier to witness them than to be laid off.
Posted by: Lissa | April 29, 2009 12:52 PM
Blerg
Posted by: Owl Meat Gravy | April 29, 2009 2:01 PM
Just be supportive of your fallen comrades. One day the kind words, or the supportive shoulder will come back to you in spades.
Posted by: Sturmy | April 29, 2009 2:49 PM