tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post7700743685727336364..comments2023-11-05T06:26:51.316-05:00Comments on Gannett Blog: Brevard | Final newsroom staff decisions out todayJim Hopkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16712746705871119746noreply@blogger.comBlogger45125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-41694527645477092402011-08-29T00:55:48.377-04:002011-08-29T00:55:48.377-04:00Those of us that are left!!!! We are stepping ligh...Those of us that are left!!!! We are stepping lightly on them Eggshells.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-12943411677448919892011-08-16T17:27:24.007-04:002011-08-16T17:27:24.007-04:0012:33 THANKS FOR THE LAUGH!!!!!!!!!!!
I am lucky t...12:33 THANKS FOR THE LAUGH!!!!!!!!!!!<br />I am lucky to be leaving. You on the other hand have some mentality issues. Your behavior is sad. People that act like that are usually very lonely. So to you my friend, you can be sure your bitterness and anger will get the best of you. <br />So go roll your sleeves up - the shit will be deep.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-67792963299327478552011-08-15T10:55:58.356-04:002011-08-15T10:55:58.356-04:004:54 The executives that run the "ENTIRE"...4:54 The executives that run the "ENTIRE" company aren't interested in putting out a quality product anymore and the consumer knows it. The execs make their bonuses and show they are making profits for the company in the short run. The decisions they are making are not good for the company in the long run. High level execs don't stay long term for that reason. By then they have Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-52055470922374681682011-08-14T12:02:30.913-04:002011-08-14T12:02:30.913-04:006:41PM, Here's an example
Nintendo, $85 billi...6:41PM, Here's an example<br /><br />Nintendo, $85 billion market cap company, CEO makes $1.7 million per year including bonuses. Nintendo is having a bad year due to 3DS not selling. CEO takes 50% pay cut.<br /><br />Gannett, $2.5 billion market cap, CEO made $9.4 million and takes no personal responsibility. Most likely, knowing our board of directors, will get a larger bonus this year Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-13363723414032251472011-08-13T18:41:37.257-04:002011-08-13T18:41:37.257-04:00Not at all companies!Not at all companies!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-42743928734729530482011-08-13T18:05:12.913-04:002011-08-13T18:05:12.913-04:004:54 here. I am not a corporate VP. I am just just...4:54 here. I am not a corporate VP. I am just justifying the way the system works.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-82134680844447407902011-08-13T17:14:53.648-04:002011-08-13T17:14:53.648-04:00Can't help but believe some of the last commen...Can't help but believe some of the last comments on this thread must be coming from management types looking to defuse or displace very justifiable anger at the way this downsizing was handled. People who have given their best to make FT successful deserved more consideration and certainly not the kind of abuse voiced in 12:33. Odds on that jerk is one of five BIG JERKS still currently Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-26384756193937513902011-08-13T16:54:24.804-04:002011-08-13T16:54:24.804-04:009:23, These top level executives have worked hard ...9:23, These top level executives have worked hard their entire lives to reach the positions they are in now, and that is the way corporate America operates. Executives run the ENTIRE company and are compensated for it. Regular employees (reporters/ copy editors) do not have those immense responsibilities, thus they aren't as heavily compensated. Some professions historically yield high Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-59257180697605777882011-08-13T09:23:38.391-04:002011-08-13T09:23:38.391-04:005:17PM, I agree with parts of your comment. That n...5:17PM, I agree with parts of your comment. That no one wanted layoffs and the management at the local level had no choice. I think the problem management is overlooking is that fact that those in the blasted crystal palace are still getting their fat ass bonuses and hiring more VPs. Granted, papers are not making as much income as in the past, but I dare you to say we are losing money. If youAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-15298804976497209732011-08-12T17:23:53.543-04:002011-08-12T17:23:53.543-04:00I am 5:17. Please disregard the second sentence. I...I am 5:17. Please disregard the second sentence. It should say that no one at Gannett wanted to do layoffs, but they had to be done. <br /><br />And the last part of the last sentence should read ... Not just the folks at Gannett.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-79979166806595850812011-08-12T17:17:12.802-04:002011-08-12T17:17:12.802-04:00Things need to be done in order to keep a company ...Things need to be done in order to keep a company alive, and unfortunately layoffs are, and will be one of the best ways to cut costs. While you may be blaming management and corporate associates, take into consideration the fact that they don't know that they have to do them. They didnt want this to happen, so don't blame management, corporate or anyone with Gannett. This is not their Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-73035308986680506652011-08-12T13:03:24.606-04:002011-08-12T13:03:24.606-04:0012:33 is exactly theb mentality that Gannett embra...12:33 is exactly theb mentality that Gannett embraces. Self-centered, callous and without a soul. I was fortunate to have received and accepted a job offer yesterday during the RIF, but can tell you some who did survive have expressed feelings privately somewhat like 12:33. I am sorry that so many fine journaists were laid off. Each person departing was a decent person and productive. Stover Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-53106979693466544432011-08-12T12:27:20.348-04:002011-08-12T12:27:20.348-04:0012:05, are you talking about the publisher or the ...12:05, are you talking about the publisher or the editor?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-90074122926128693892011-08-12T12:05:18.752-04:002011-08-12T12:05:18.752-04:00My heart goes out to those who lost their jobs at ...My heart goes out to those who lost their jobs at FT. The problem runs much deeper than job cuts. People have been leaving (or have been run off) for years now because of the person running the show. More talented, more useful people. He knows it, HR knows it. The cuts should have started at the top. No matter how great the new way will be (according to 12:33), the people happy in Melbourne are Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-51428810207457295912011-08-12T10:13:16.186-04:002011-08-12T10:13:16.186-04:00Wow. 12:33 you are one soulless SOB. People are hu...Wow. 12:33 you are one soulless SOB. People are hurting are your glee at their discomfort is disgusting. Just remember that Karma's a bitch and Gannett is as soulless as you are. Next time you'll be the one on street. Expect no comfort for the people you trashed.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-59514281134845221312011-08-12T09:27:01.763-04:002011-08-12T09:27:01.763-04:00@12:33
You should be ashamed! Many talented peopl...@12:33 <br />You should be ashamed! Many talented people were let go yesterday when Hurricane Gannett swept thru! If you actually do work at FT, I am ashamed to call you a co-worker. I hope your name gets put at the very top of the next cut list or maybe it already is.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-80650947770825782942011-08-12T08:57:11.531-04:002011-08-12T08:57:11.531-04:00So,how many hardworking Gannetteers were let go ?
...So,how many hardworking Gannetteers were let go ?<br />Hopefully 12:33 will be the next.He must be some<br />arrogant,egotistical just out of college ,Gannett lover.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-87444998541098547472011-08-12T08:17:06.288-04:002011-08-12T08:17:06.288-04:0012:33am, Wise leadership? You sure you work at FT...12:33am, Wise leadership? You sure you work at FT?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-2637940015751019872011-08-12T07:39:03.193-04:002011-08-12T07:39:03.193-04:00Can we get an organizational chart before and afte...Can we get an organizational chart before and after? No names necessary. Would like to see areas preserved and areas cut.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-74153136327771628202011-08-12T06:49:56.946-04:002011-08-12T06:49:56.946-04:00All: Had I seen 12:33's post sooner, I would h...All: Had I seen 12:33's post sooner, I would have removed it for being cruel. But too many replies have now followed, so I'm reluctant to get heavy-handed in editing.<br /><br />Having said that, I would hope that people showed some grace during such an awful time for so many others.Jim Hopkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16712746705871119746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-60406187939849996502011-08-12T06:03:15.835-04:002011-08-12T06:03:15.835-04:00I am 12:33 and I don't care what any of you sa...I am 12:33 and I don't care what any of you say. It was them or me and by the time everybody arrives for their shifts today, those no longer employed here will be forgotten. I've seen the new design studio stuff and it's fantastic. Management picked wisely this time in getting rid of lazy people. Now let's get back to work.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-69650940403095775362011-08-12T01:08:23.014-04:002011-08-12T01:08:23.014-04:00or would that be are not necessary anymore? Hahah...or would that be are not necessary anymore? Hahahaha 12:33, do you know?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-48567412284499013522011-08-12T01:07:23.983-04:002011-08-12T01:07:23.983-04:00My guess is that 12:33 is the proofer. That's...My guess is that 12:33 is the proofer. That's why they kept him. Proper grammar and spelling is not necessary anymore.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-28303238477566377182011-08-12T01:05:58.651-04:002011-08-12T01:05:58.651-04:0012:33: You're a pompous ass who deserves what...12:33: You're a pompous ass who deserves what's coming to you. You have no idea what's going on in this company. You're not going to be happy when you find out. I am someone still working for Gannett who's jumping ship soon because I know what's coming. Just when you thought it couldn't get any worse.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099437767970534324.post-31182709745427400572011-08-12T00:50:55.165-04:002011-08-12T00:50:55.165-04:0012:33, sure hope you are not proofing pages.12:33, sure hope you are not proofing pages.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com