Well, the economy has hit very close to home: I've become the latest casualty in the layoff mania that's sweeping the nation. It was quite a shock to go to work at 9 on Thursday and be packing my desk and out the door by 10 the same day, knowing that we'd just lost half our household income (not to mention our health insurance) in the blink of an eye.
It's been a tough few days, and will continue to be tough. There's no doubt that the job outlook is grim. I have no illusions about finding something quickly. Or if I am lucky enough to find something, I know it won't be my dream job. I'm scared about our finances, but I'm also mourning the loss of a job that I really loved - I was learning so much and really beginning to feel more capable and confident at my work. It also completely fit the logistics of my life (distance from home, enough flexibility for a working mom). I had been searching for that job for years - literally searching for a year, but emotionally searching for it for longer. To lose it so quickly after starting is a real blow.
But I'm trying to blast out a lot of applications and resumes to make myself feel like I have some irons in the fire. Most of them aren't even in my field, but I feel a real sense of duty to get any work I can to help keep the family afloat. I have been very lucky to have already received a lot of encouragement and concrete support from friends and family. I hope one day I can get back to a job I love, but I think it will not be for a while.
Wish us luck.
Sunday, March 1, 2009
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2 comments:
I am so sorry about your news. I can't tell you how many blogs I read with the same story on them. It's not a much of a consolation, but know it has nothing to do with your talent. This is a DEPRESSION. Good luck with your hunt and I best of luck with the momtrends contest. We could all use fabulous free stuff these days.
I didn't know you were unemployed!!! Of course, the selfishness in me says move to affordable Austin. But well, then you'd be away from all your family but me. XOXOXO
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