I got laid off today!

[mwitkus]

So I just got laid off today, after working at the same place for 7 years. They were really nice to me about it, and I had a feeling it was coming... Just have no idea what to do with myself now.... (Aside from the fact that I am going to take the summer and enjoy being on the lake at my mothers house!)

Anyone else go through this? I don't really feel sad or angry, just kind of like "whatever". I imagine it's shock, which I am sure will wear off once I am able to reach my husband and tell him.... He is going to hit the roof I'm sure...

Oh well - at least it gives me more time to spend here! :sohappy:

Just thought I would share... Thanks for listening!

 

[Erika]

I'm sorry to hear that

Here's hoping that it leads to bigger and better things for you.

 

[RozFan]

Well that stinks!

Glad to see your not too worried about it though, after all its just a job. I'm sure something even better will come your way.

 

[CDS Disney]

Sorry to here about that it's too bad.
Well the economy will pick up some time soon and well all be sitting around singing happy day are here again.
Remember it's a big world and there are a lot of opportunities.
And hey you have your health and people who love you.

 

[darthdarrel]

Sorry to hear about loosing your job!
It`s always hard even if you knew it was coming,I know! In 1995 The company I had been working for,for about 10 years sold the company to a competitor and said that they would only need 1/4 of the workforce and I was at the top of the payscale so I knew I would be axed,But when I got that pink slip in the envelope with my check I couldn`t handle it and broke down. But I got another job soon after that and I have been with this company for 7 years now! So my prayers are with you,I know you`ll find another job.

 

[tiggerlover1971]

sorry to hear about you losing your job but I know brighter things are in your future

 

[SpongeScott]

well, i'm on the verge of having to resign my job, but I've got 6 weeks vacation pay coming and another job right around the corner!

 

[MicBat]

Glad to see you have your hopes held high! My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family...

 

[mwitkus]

Thanks for the kind words everyone! So far I'm still doing OK, aside from a nearly sleepness night. It's funny - I don't feel any anxiety (which would usually keep me up) but my mind is definitely whirling... It will take me some time to figure it all out I guess, but I am a firm believer that everything happens for a reason. I just have to wait and see what this reason is!

Thanks again!

 

[RU42]

Sorry to hear that - that really hurts I'm sure. But you seem to be coping so far! Must be some pixie dust on you.

What was the job in general?

RU

 

[Al]

Sorry to hear you bad news.

You know what they say, as one door closes, another one opens :wave:

 

[mwitkus]

Originally posted by RU42
Sorry to hear that - that really hurts I'm sure. But you seem to be coping so far! Must be some pixie dust on you.

What was the job in general?

RU

I did tech support for networking - not an easy thing to support users who don't know how to double click a mouse! I think that's why I am not as upset about this as I should be... tech support can lead to pretty big burnout after a while and i had been doing it for quite some time...

 

[prberk]

Well, it sounds like you have technical skills that should be saleable. I was laid off in 1990, but had seen it coming and was fortunate enough to have a new job around the corner.

I know that a lot of times a layoff simply prompts you to do things that you wanted or needed to do all along.

Here's hoping that this is beneficial in the long run! I will pray for that, and that you have discernment.

 

[CrashNet]

Put a smile on your face
Makes the world a better place
You'll do fine no need for this face ---
Fate has a way of making things straight.

Sorry in advance...it just came to me...:lookaroun

Let the wierd looks and posts begin.

Hope it makes you feel better mwitkus!

 

[MicBat]

Originally posted by cac2889
Put a smile on your face
Makes the world a better place
You'll do fine no need for this face ---
Fate has a way of making things straight.

Sorry in advance...it just came to me...:lookaroun

Let the wierd looks and posts begin.

Hope it makes you feel better mwitkus!

It cheered me up! :wave: Thanks!