I worked for awhile on a team that, when new owners came in, was under some scrutiny. It was pretty clear that if the team wasn't completely dissolved, it was a

I worked for awhile on a team that, when new owners came in, was under some scrutiny. It was pretty clear that if the team wasn't completely dissolved, it was about to be downsized. During that time I always hoped if we were fired or laid off it would be via email or phone, simply because I didn't want to waste the time commuting in to go to some grim meeting. Luckily I moved on to healthier areas before the hammer started falling. That said, I still think about how much of a drag it would be to come in to work only to be fired. Spare me the time and awkward situation, I say.