Well, it’s official, I’ve been laid off. Not entirely unexpected, but still a little bit of an emotional hit. I actually had to wait until 3:00 to find out, and got to find out almost everyone else’s fate before mine…that was the hardest part.
I’ve got very mixed feelings about this. I actually think that in the long run this is going to be better for my career. On the other hand, I’ve been working with this group of people for three years (almost to the day), and I consider many of them to be good friends. I’m really going to miss the people and the environment – not to mention the E.A.T. team! Of course, several of them have been affected, too.
I think that this sort of thing can be handled two different ways. I can either think that it’s a horrible thing and take it personally, or I can view this as a positive opportunity to try something new. I’m going to choose the latter. After all, I’m not in any danger of losing my house or starving, and I’m not going to have to sell Molly into slavery. But it’s still going to be a bit of an emotional roller coaster over these next couple of months.
Bounced over here from ljc’s blog, and my condolences *and* congratulations! :^) When I got laid off in 2001, it was so hard that first week (as it was my first job out of college) but after that, it was great. Found a job that I like a million times better, get paid a million times more, and it’s good for my career (as opposed to the stagnant waters of my previous place of employ.) When the weather gets a little warmer, do yourself a favor and head to the Public Market on a warm weekday. Great produce, great prices, and it’s fun. Then goof off the rest of the day. :^)
Best of luck and just remember: spring is slowly coming to our neck of the woods. It’s a good time to be unemployed.
as i’ve told you before, you’ve always, always, always have your friends to love & support you. :) new beginnings are very difficult & scary sometimes…we’re such creatures of habit that we get worried when things change. i’ll be here for you if you need me. :) (but don’t make me break into “climb every mountain”. or “i have confidence”, for that matter.)
I am sooo sorry.
You can feel whatever you want to! Being positive is great, but if your dismay creeps in, punch a few pillows and get it out of your system. If you don’t feel that bad, then hug a few pillows, instead.
It’s crappy, but it’s obvious you got skillz! Maybe now’s your chance to explore them in different ways? No matter, I am no authority, but I just hate these crappy events. You know what? I’ll go kick something for you.
I’m going to trust in saying, “You’ll know what to do when the time comes to do it!”
Only the bestest thoughts and wishes are being held in my heart for you right now.