They're acting like this is a new thing.. it isn't really. All these retail stores do this. I worked at a Kmart decades ago and they had the same rules. Most employees don't follow the rules of course, but they've pretty much always had them.
That sucks, I'm sorry. I knew our company was struggling a bit and then when they brought in a new CEO from one of those firms that comes in and 'restructures' companies I knew the jig was up. I'd been applying for jobs for the past 9 months prior to getting axed, but had no luck.
I did however get pinged by a company who thought I'd be a good fit and the first two interviews went pretty well yesterday so I've got a ray of hope. If I get the job it will actually be far better in the end because the pay is better and its much more aligned with what I always wanted to do but never had a chance to do in previous roles I've had.
If I don't get it though, I really don't have much hope that anything will turn up before next year for me.
um.. yeah im confused too