Thursday, April 7, 2011

Unexpected News

When life hands you lemons...you make lemonade!  Sit down and have a glass.

I  have been handed some pretty big lemons over the last week, so the pitchers full!  It all culminated today in the most unexpected news. I was laid off. 

I have worked at my current company for almost 8 years.  We've been sold out and through numerous scares that the department would be eliminated, but we have always remained strong and pulled through, but today was a low day at work as myself and approximately 30 of my co-workers got the big old boot!  Pretty sucky for a company with a slogan of "responsibility".  I was given the choice between a job 5 levels below mine and approximately 10,000.00 less per year or a severance package and 30 days notice.  I am opting for the severance.

Things were crazy today.  I left work early, took a vacation day tomorrow and Monday.  I met for lunch with some of my friends who at this point are like my family.  I was very upset.  I wanted to eat fries and a burger and all kinds of stuff that would stop my heart from aching, but I did not.  I got the chicken off the Applebees 550 menu.  My friend Scott even gave me the nod of approval for not throwing in the towel on that one. 

I am praying for some kind of relief.  I HATED THAT JOB, but it paid my bills, and made sure my kids were clothed, fed, and had medical care and NOW...it's all up in the air.  Really sad today guys!

9 comments:

  1. Oh no Christie, I am so sorry. I will keep you and your family in our prayers. ((((HUGS))))

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  2. Wow. you are having a rough time. So sorry about the lay off. keep your head up, I'm sure you will find something even better! good job on making a healthy choice in the face of sadness.

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  3. I am so incredibly sorry, Christie... I hope that you find a better job that you like a whole hell of a lot more with similar or BETTER benefits and pay. =/ Good luck, and good job on not throwing the towel in.

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  4. *hugs* I was so sad for you to hear that you got laid off - but I think this is just another way for a better door to open for you!! Hopefully with those of us sending you listings, you'll find something that is a better fit for you :)

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  5. sounds like April has been bad news for about everybody. Granddaughter having to go to court to fight for custody, grandson short stay in hospital and having to go on disability, a cousin had a stroke the last of march at the age of 51 and i've got spring fever. momma always said its darkest before the dawn. well, sweetheart, with your grit and education, i'm sure you'll get a better one. check into your unemployment.

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  6. I'm sorry! But I am sure in the long run it is going to be for the best, now you cna move on to something you actually like!

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  7. I think this sucks Christie, but also think that it's just be one door closing so that the better door can open... Hee hee, I know this isnt how the expression goes, but thought it might bring a smile, smirk.... groan??
    Today you didn't make a poor food choice that might have seemed like it would make you feel better, but you knew that it wouldn't and you did what was right for your long term goal. Very hard to do in the face of such upset! Good job!

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  8. I'm sorry about your job loss. That really sucks (been there done that!) I stumbled on your blog by accident and just wanted to say I love it. I love that you've added your workouts! What a great idea! (I may have to steal it :) )

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  9. I'm a new lurker on your blog - just wanted to say I'm sorry to hear this, but fricking proud that you didn't turn to food for solace. These moments are key and you passed with flying colours!!!

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