Reddit thread about Bethel Reducing Headcount

by LongHairGal 72 Replies latest jw friends

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  LongHairGal

  Apparently, the downsizing is still happening and from what I read those let go are over 50!

  Sad because these people expected to be lifers. Now they have to make their way in the world at an advanced age with no education or desirable skill!.. So horrible that they get a “We thank you for your service but we do not need you anymore..” They are told they need to pack and some staffer might agree to show them to their car (if they have one). Don’t know exactly how much time they are given… There doesn’t seem to be any severance pay. I’m not certain if they even get any $ for a bus or anything….The experiences in the posts are heartbreaking.

  Anybody who was disappointed about not being accepted to Bethel when younger should thank their lucky stars that it never happened - or else it would be them starting over very late in life!

  I’m sure no words can describe how these people must feel.
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  Gorb

  Is there a link? Can't find it on Reddit.

  G.
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  Dagney

  The multi million dollar “spiritual paradise” 🤢corporation has less fellow feeling and empathy for their employees than a secular company has. 😡

  They go to great lengths to protect every inch of their assets and income stream.

  I really hate this corporation.
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  LongHairGal

  GORB:

  I am ignorant about linking things but it’s on the first page about seven topics down and was made 9 hours ago: “Are they continuing to reduce the headcount at Bethel.”

  DAGNEY:

  Yes, it’s sickening. One of the posters who answered thinks the org is intending to liquidate the whole thing (which I am inclined to believe).. But, these older bethelites are being let go first. The prevailing opinion is because they are perceived to be a liability because of high health care costs the religion doesn’t want to deal with. But, I suppose if liquidation is the plan then eventually everyone will be let go.

  There is even a horror story of a let-go bethelite who supposedly froze to death on a park bench nearby!😮 Don’t know when this happened and they managed to keep this quiet.. So, it seems these older bethelites are being handed their hats. Meanwhile, younger people are being brought in !!
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  Beth Sarim

  I count my lucky stars that I never even considered applied for Bethel.

  Nevermind not being accepted or making it there.
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  LongHairGal

  BETH SARIM:

  Seriously. You and me both can be thankful that certain things never happened.

  In your case, thankful you never applied to bethel (which was something encouraged). In my case, thankful I never pioneered!!! But, I DO think that somebody cloistered in bethel for decades and who gets kicked out at age 50 would have a worse time adjusting in general!
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  Beth Sarim

  From the Reddit forum I believe its under the topic

  "Are they continuing to reduce headcount at Bethel?".

  Seriously,, people unfortunately have to at times look for a new job when they're past 50.

  I cant hardly imagine NOT only that,,,,BUT being in that scenario with NO job market skills. And,,, being on retirement doorstep.

  WT is shameless,,cruel & I cant think of the right words to describe it right now!!!!
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  no-zombie

  It's good that its happening this is happening. Why? Because these people who once thought they would be taken care of for life (those incidentally who would not hesitate in burning us at the stake) will very quickly become bitter and disillusioned ... and spread it into the congregations where they land.

  Imagine a Bethelite wife who gave up her chance of having children and now having to live childless in some rented dump. She'll be letting other know how she feels, that's for sure.
  

  But is it all the Organization's fault? Not really, as no promises were made and for them, its just a business decision. And besides, those Bethelites have had their kudos ... enjoying the title and privileges of being one.

  It just didn't end up as they expected.

  Welcome to the real world.
  
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  BoogerMan

  Bethelites are the "Eve class" - . . .thoroughly deceived . . . (1 Timothy 2:14)

  
  
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  resolute Bandicoot

  Here it is - https://www.reddit.com/r/exjw/comments/1f8a7bu/are_they_continuing_to_reduce_headcount_at_bethel/

  RB