Layoffs at IBM?

I saw this rumor on the Screwdd site earlier today. Apparently, IBM is readying itself for substantial layoffs in a few weeks - IBM Singing the Big Blues? | John Paczkowski | Digital Daily | AllThingsD. Good luck to my friends and former co-workers at IBM.

One (anonymous) manager is quoted as saying, “All divisions in IBM will be affected. Get all your ducks in a row. Time is running out.”

What does it mean to get your ducks in a row if you may lose your job?

Anyway, good luck to my friends and former co-workers at IBM.