tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post6078496239908587138..comments2023-11-05T06:26:51.316-05:00Comments on Gannett Blog: Jan. 21-27 | Your News & Comments: Part 3Jim Hopkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16712746705871119746noreply@blogger.comBlogger64125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-33923409354303055052013-01-26T11:53:48.662-05:002013-01-26T11:53:48.662-05:00@ 5:07 p.m. So those of us who have for now escape...@ 5:07 p.m. So those of us who have for now escaped being laid off are "illiterate and classless"? Some of us have been around for a while and are doing all we can to stay employed. Unfortunately, that means trying to make the bullies happy. Where do you get off making such a sweeping statement about people who are left, most of whom are working their asses off while you criticize them Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-87081377783472433472013-01-26T08:51:22.406-05:002013-01-26T08:51:22.406-05:00And, for the love of God, learn how to use a keybo...And, for the love of God, learn how to use a keyboard while you're at it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-39960857246568010612013-01-26T08:50:22.370-05:002013-01-26T08:50:22.370-05:00You never stop talking about layoffs. And you don...You never stop talking about layoffs. And you don't get the message about giving it a rest either.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-21254989465098961782013-01-25T22:22:28.846-05:002013-01-25T22:22:28.846-05:00Perhaps you've missed the post devoted to thes...Perhaps you've missed <a href="http://gannettblog.blogspot.com/2013/01/this-thread-is-for-your-gps-layoff.html" rel="nofollow">the post devoted to these layoffs.</a> I've just moved it up to the homepage.Jim Hopkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16712746705871119746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-16290894270862565362013-01-25T22:20:23.716-05:002013-01-25T22:20:23.716-05:00I'm reluctant to build a spreadsheet for 100 l...I'm reluctant to build a spreadsheet for 100 layoffs. But if others really want it, I'll pull it together.Jim Hopkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16712746705871119746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-66471495634778398412013-01-25T21:22:28.746-05:002013-01-25T21:22:28.746-05:00This is difficult. Every lay-off is personal and h...This is difficult. Every lay-off is personal and heart-wrenching. However, layoffs in the newsroom is a huge indication on what is going on. Less coverage=less local info. What has happened in Cinti?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-44908890237747219822013-01-25T21:12:42.615-05:002013-01-25T21:12:42.615-05:00GPS layoffs of single copy drivers made no since a...GPS layoffs of single copy drivers made no since and weren't necessary. Why create a division devoted to circulation, and distribution then let go of the drivers that distributed the papers. They were a positive asset to the print revenue and print is still making a net profit. Evan Ray said those cuts were necessary to move forward. I guess that meant to end Single Copy Sales and go all Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-26155708519320370132013-01-25T21:06:22.790-05:002013-01-25T21:06:22.790-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-15979328156727105152013-01-25T21:05:53.394-05:002013-01-25T21:05:53.394-05:00Link to a far-reaching article on the future of ne...Link to a far-reaching article on the future of newspapers in the US, and Tribune specifically. Makes a lot of sense. Here's the pull-quote relevant to Gannetteers:<br /><br />How much longer, would-be buyers must ask, will cost-cutting maintain profits? With revenues down across the board for years, profit has only been maintained through continued cost-cutting. <br /><br />If you’re down Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-47797617812970887372013-01-25T20:33:03.013-05:002013-01-25T20:33:03.013-05:00fUCK YOU TROLLfUCK YOU TROLLAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-20035115102045253522013-01-25T19:55:48.017-05:002013-01-25T19:55:48.017-05:00Jim must be working on the spreadsheet because he ...Jim must be working on the spreadsheet because he US nowhere to be found. Hellooooooooo?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-5340127682989291372013-01-25T19:51:45.074-05:002013-01-25T19:51:45.074-05:00Really you think the print edition has dramaticall...Really you think the print edition has dramatically improved. What am I missing???<br /><br />The whole paper is a train wreck, led by MB and CW.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-49497510904406982432013-01-25T19:39:44.719-05:002013-01-25T19:39:44.719-05:00Layoffs, we don't need no stinking layoffs.
I ...Layoffs, we don't need no stinking layoffs.<br />I want to, and will, work for Gannett forever.<br />I could never, ever work anywhere else.<br />Dumb-ass Gannett employees.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-56938421359979281372013-01-25T19:32:54.532-05:002013-01-25T19:32:54.532-05:00Yes, whenever layoffs are talked about let's b...Yes, whenever layoffs are talked about let's ban the posters.<br />Head in the sand fools.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-54855305057212806632013-01-25T18:22:14.136-05:002013-01-25T18:22:14.136-05:00layoffs! (The playoffs were last week!)layoffs! (The playoffs were last week!)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-91434885839879575352013-01-25T18:21:36.655-05:002013-01-25T18:21:36.655-05:00Well, there ARE playoffs, but Jim oddly dilutes th...Well, there ARE playoffs, but Jim oddly dilutes the impact and discussion by starting new threads comparing Apple to Gannett, some new weather video and the STYLE alliance. <br /><br />All worthy topics, but when memos go out saying 100 layoffs, seems he should be trying to keep the blog focused on that, at least for a few days.<br /><br />Another example of incompetence at the wheel.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-31293159769262324272013-01-25T17:48:59.289-05:002013-01-25T17:48:59.289-05:00Pluck 'EmPluck 'EmAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-35881109708800329782013-01-25T17:46:16.386-05:002013-01-25T17:46:16.386-05:00Who are you? A Manager? Likely so. Get your feet o...Who are you? A Manager? Likely so. Get your feet off your desk and stop mico managing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-88863995072571110512013-01-25T17:44:37.323-05:002013-01-25T17:44:37.323-05:00Department?Department?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-61932851739350295032013-01-25T17:36:02.053-05:002013-01-25T17:36:02.053-05:00Amen - you've done it before when people won&#...Amen - you've done it before when people won't move on and they get boring.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-19330480889790023682013-01-25T16:21:28.479-05:002013-01-25T16:21:28.479-05:00Motion seconded. Jim, start wiping these off.Motion seconded. Jim, start wiping these off.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-48688102402812934902013-01-25T16:00:49.546-05:002013-01-25T16:00:49.546-05:00What ever came of the "stealth deal chicken l...What ever came of the "stealth deal chicken layoffs" people were talking about. I'm surprised they're still around my building. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-82788451192890449742013-01-25T15:31:21.967-05:002013-01-25T15:31:21.967-05:009:34, 8:42, 8:45, 5:16, 9:26 - your singular obses...9:34, 8:42, 8:45, 5:16, 9:26 - your singular obsession with Gannett layoffs is almost as unsettling as the creepy posts you always share with us about how stupid Gannett employees are for not quitting their jobs.<br /><br />Get help, dude. Or get a job. Either will make your life better.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-11649384189389561202013-01-25T14:26:15.822-05:002013-01-25T14:26:15.822-05:00The problem today is that the managers hired today...The problem today is that the managers hired today don't have a clue how to manage. They are trying more to keep their own heads above water, then helping their staff. They act as messengers from above. You don't see or hear from them until someone above them want something. Until then....don't bother them. They may have been good foot soldiers, but given a management position, they Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-67738676588945428192013-01-25T14:17:15.024-05:002013-01-25T14:17:15.024-05:00You're blaming their exits on Heymer? Heymer ...You're blaming their exits on Heymer? Heymer reported to both of them. I think they took care of their own departures.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com