Grrrrrrrrr.
Posted on February 13, 2008 with 18 Comments
So, when I said, “I expect to be laid off within two months” from my job, what I really should have said was that I’m getting laid off today.
Sigh. I am not enjoying 2008 so far.
Category: Revealing my cluelessness, The endless job search
Oh goodness, that’s not good. I hope it starts getting better for you. And that your still get to go on your trip.
Oh no! Does this throw a wrench into your Europe plans? Can you get a temp job until you leave?
Angela – I kind of think it can’t really get worse, so it HAS to get better, no? God I hope so.
Chirky – Yes and no, it does throw a wrench into my plans but it doesn’t cancel them. I’m still going to Europe! I did get a severance package plus all my vacation pay so I still have enough cash for a good length trip, just not as much as I wanted. I have to figure out if I want to shorten the trip, leave sooner than originally planned, stay in Vancouver for 3 months, pick up work here, pick up work in Europe… all are options. I’m going to try to make sense of it tomorrow.
Thats not good hang on in there and keep on doing what you keep on doing !!!
Okay, so, I know all of this is horrible, but…I kind of envy you. I mean, you get this amazing opportunity to completely start over! You can do pretty much anything you want- start your own business, move to Europe, chase whatever dream you want, all without anyone or anything really holding you back. It sucks right now, yeah. But I hope you’re able to take advantage of all this and take the opportunity to experience everything you can!
(sorry- didn’t mean to preach…I was just kinda excited for you. lol. I know I should probably be sympathetic, but I had something similar happen to me a few years ago and it was the best thing for me. so, my advice: don’t just passively wait it out. take control of it!)
Ley – yeah I know. To be honest I hated that job so much that the only reason I’m upset is that it totally screwed up my travel budget. I was really counting on about two more months’ worth of paycheques. And given that this trip was the only good thing I’ve been planning for lately, I’m pretty bummed that this sets me back in my plans. But I’ll figure out a way around it, probably pick up some temp work or something.
I have also heard that most people who’ve been laid off lately (they sure have been on a tear, laying people off all over the place) have bounced back with better jobs. I know I can look at this as an opportunity rather than a problem. I’m just kind of done with having my life messed with any more, you know? This is a lot to take in a few short weeks. I know I have nothing holding me back now, and that’s the positive way of looking at it, but I didn’t really want to be single. I wasn’t feeling “held back” by my fiance, I really wanted to marry him.
Oh I understand completely- I lost my job, my fiance, all but one of my friends (they were all “his friends” so…they were done with me), had to move away from my family…all within two months, so I totally get it. I didn’t mean to sound so insensitive (I realise it probably came across that way)! I just look at it from my perspective two years later and say to you, “it seems like a huge blow, and it is, but embrace it, because it will end up being the best thing that ever happened to you.”
It’s rough- when it rains, it pours…but, that goes for blessings, too. Hopefully you’ll be coming into a monsoon of those very, very quickly!
ley is right.. what doesn’t kill you can only make you stronger *hugs*
Wow.
Hey Laura. I can’t believe how much has happened to you in the half-dozen weeks since I last read your blog. Dude. You are doing EXTREMELY well for all the shit that has been happening to you. I really hope you do still go to Europe because you SO deserve it. Thank God you can crash with Mom & Dad for a little while and take some time to be selfish—which is exactly what you need right now—to do only what YOU want. I hope you’re able to take at least 2 or 3 weeks in Europe. You’ll be amazed at just how much sightseeing you will be able to accomplish without someone else slowing you down. I really admire you for going to Europe on your own. It takes a lot of courage to do that, especially after all that you’ve been going through. Please keep blogging and I’ll be peeking in whenever I can.
Ooooh all things for a reason right?
Right???
Just re do your numbers and don’t sweat it….either go right now and see what awaits your in Europe or do some temp work here and save some more…..either way..stick to your plans…but be flexible too.
As said..this is an opportunity to take new life paths…to see what new ideas and chances lay out there.
Wow … 2008 really has done a number on you so far. Enough already!
The good things are about to start pouring in, I can just feel it.
By the way, i saw a cheap flight into London (one way -perfect for you right?) for $499 in the province on friday. I’m sure if you look, you’ll still find it.(there are lots like that, one way into Frankfurt or London for cheap)
I know the feeling on being laid off and it is a bummer and with the other bad news you received recently things can only get better.
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Thanks so much for all the support guys. Ley, sorry for my sorry-for-myself response. The news was just too fresh for me to look at it positively. I’m doing pretty well now
I basically miss my paycheque and my laptop, but not my job. Amazing how much easier it is to see the bright side when you can sleep in till whenever you want and then spend big chunks of your day doing things like walking the dog, taking a yoga class, or going out for coffee with friends!
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