Respond to this message Return to list of Book Titles Original Message Lead by Example - My Previous Boss Richard (no login) Posted Jun 20, 2005 12:01 PM One day we were called to a meeting and the general manager said "we can't balance our book, but I don't want to let anybody go. Let me propose to close the plant for two weeks and we all take one week vacation and one week without pay". In essence, we had a 5% salary reduction from the chief to me. The business improved next year and we get decent raise to compensate our "sacrifice". Everybody wants to stay in this company. It shows you that the ceo don't have to CHOP many employees during the downturns. Login Status You are not logged in Login Password   Optional Provides additional benefits such as notifications, signatures, and user authentication. Create Account Your Name Your Email (Optional) Message Title Message Text Options Also send responses to my email address   Notice: This is a moderated forum. Your post will not show up until a moderator approves the message. If you regularly have full posting privileges, you may have to login first.         Copyright © 1999-2013 Network54. All rights reserved.   Terms of Use   Privacy Statement   © Copyright 2004 All Rights Reserved Book prices may vary without notice.