Fellow antiworkers,
I've been working in a same cultural institution of my country for the past 4 years. Pay is not great, communication between the boards of directors and regular workers non-existent, treatment of employees is akin to one in a mentally abusive relationship.
Just yesterday I went to my higher-up (a very decent person [one of the good ones]) and asked her what are the long-distance plans for me and other employees from our departament (it is important to note that since mid 2020 our departament is enrolled in an EU financed project that is ending with the last day of September, current year).
She (the higher-up) very frankly told me that the director of the institute demanded of her to shrink our departament from current 100 employees to staggering 35. She was forced to evaluate each and every one of us on a 1 to 5 scale and the board is going to make a cut.
There was so far no official announcement of that. Today we all got a message that the board is willing to talk to us about “upcoming changes” to the departament on Thursday, next week.
Also another important note: the inflation in my country is currently on 15,5%. The lay-off this big during this time is absolutely harrowing and even if I won't be the one laid off I've decided to resigne anyway.
My question is:
During the meet-up with the higher-ups what question may I ask them to make them look the worst?
All tips appreciated.
(Also apologies for any spelling mistakes. English is my not first language, especially the business part of it).