I was re-organized

[AspenMama]

Just lost my job. :rock2:

[livius drusus]

Oh fucking shit, not now. I'm so sorry, AspenMama. :badday:

[BigBlue2]

Poor thing, I know how that feels. Maybe these will cheer you up a tad:
http://www.russianflora.com/store/images/product/bunch_of_seasonal_flowers_4.jpg

[LadyShea]

Oh that sucks. I am so sorry.

[Ex-zombie]

:( I'm sorry.

[Skep]

That bites. :( I wish you luck finding a new job. :crossed: :clover:

[Goliath]

I'm sorry to hear that, Aspenmama. :(

[viscousmemories]

That sucks, AspenMama. I'm sorry. :(

[AspenMama]

I think I can manage for a couple of months. I'm trying my damndest to not be too scared.

I've got my family giving me all sorts of advice-- my little brother has offered to help me and thinks I should just catch up on my sleep for a couple of weeks. He doesn't know the extent of my debt though. Crazy to have my own little brother worried about me and offering me help-- I should be the one helping him.

My kids are at least covered on my ex's health insurance. My biggest fear is losing my house and having to uproot the kids.

[pescifish]

I'm sorry to hear this! I hope one of the jobs you have been pursuing comes through quickly and you have little time to worry. It may not feel like it all the time, but I know you've got everything it takes to come through this as strong as ever. :flex:

[freemonkey]

I'm sorry! :cheerup: I'm sure at least one of the other jobs you've been pursuing will come through for you.

[kensloft]

I was going to say that that sucks but I can't because at this point it is another hackneyed word. I will go with my first thought and that is that you are a capable person who will do what it takes to keep it happening and just move on.

There must be some accruing equity somewhere around the house. You'll manage. All the best in the world to you.

[AspenMama]

Thanks Pesci-- I know you don't hand out random compliments.

I was going to say that that sucks but I can't because at this point it is another hackneyed word. I will go with my first thought and that is that you are a capable person who will do what it takes to keep it happening and just move on.
Thanks again-- but damn if I don't have to fight that :loser: feeling.

There must be some accruing equity somewhere around the house. You'll manage. All the best in the world to you.

Yes there is. For some reason that big DON'T PANIC sign from Hitchhiker's Guide is flashing in my head... Gotta get perspective here. My universe has not exploded. My family will stand by me, and, I truly hated that job anyway.

[Beth]

Do you have any prospects for a replacement job? I am sorry to hear about this, though, I know it must be horribly worrying. Please get your CV out as soon as possible, hopefully you'll find a new position quickly.

[godfry n. glad]

Okay... First, my condolences.

Second... Do you not have the right to apply for unemployment benefits? If so, I'd advise that you do so, if for no other reason than to give you a bit of breathing room.

Third...I suspect you knew, subconciously, that something like this was headed your way. You didn't like the job and were trying to find better; they expedited that process.

Fourth...Now you can job-hunt unimpeded by a bad job and a demoralizing supervisor. Take advantage of that. You can work the ones you've already approached and expand the possibilities.

Just out of interest, were you "laid off", "dismissed", "fired (with or without cause)", or "reorganized"? Most everyone in the job market has been through what you are going through. I spent the better part of 1981 looking for a job and being thoroughly depressed about it, and that was when I had been "laid off", rather than "fired". I'm hoping that one of the employers you've already contacted will come to their senses and hire you....soon.

godfry

(who's looking at the very real possibility of being laid off due to deep budget cuts come July)

[AspenMama]

You are quite correct. I know how guys love hearing that. ;)

I will apply for unemployment today. It won't be much, but it will help. In my fog yesterday, I believe he said "re-organized". I will double check the letter. But, simply it was not working for either of us. I left the place with grace. I thanked him for the opportunity of working there and offered to help them find anything they needed to find. Then after he watched me pack my office and helped me carry my stuff to the car and walked away, I cried and called my mama. :cryhome:

[godfry n. glad]

In my fog yesterday, I believe he said "re-organized". I will double check the letter.

Ah, good.

You were basically laid off due to restructuring. It means you were not fired for cause, because you weren't really fired. From my experience, it usually means that new management has either a friend, acquaintance or some other candidate for your position, or the position is being eliminated.

My girlfriend just lost her job in a "reorganization" and is preparing a whistleblower suit.

[Dingfod]

Yes there is. For some reason that big DON'T PANIC sign from Hitchhiker's Guide is flashing in my head...You mean like my avatar?

[Dingfod]

You should be able to get unemployment compensation after your severance runs out, and if that's enough to make your other funds last you six months or so, milk it for all it's worth, make 'em pay. Take a little time off to relax and enjoy your kids.

Take that, you evil non-profit!

[AspenMama]

yeah just like that Warren!

I also keep hearing a phrase from one of my favorite movies-- The Princess Bride--

"AND YOU! FRIENDLESS, BRAINLESS, HELPLESS, HOPELESS! DO YOU WANT ME TO SEND YOU BACK TO WHERE YOU WERE, UNEMPLOYED, IN GREENLAND!!!"

Ah man, I hate this queasy feeling.

[Dingfod]

You are not friendless, brainless, helpless or hopeless by any stretch of the imagination. Before considering Greenland, look closer to home.

[AspenMama]

You are not friendless, brainless, helpless or hopeless by any stretch of the imagination. Before considering Greenland, look closer to home.

Oh I know Warren--it's all tongue in cheek humor-- you had to see the movie to understand. I'm not dragging my kids anywhere if I can help it.

[Goliath]

Well AspenMama, at the very least, please don't be so slobbering drunk that you can't buy brandy. :wink:

[copiae]

Yes there is. For some reason that big DON'T PANIC sign from Hitchhiker's Guide is flashing in my head... Gotta get perspective here. My universe has not exploded. My family will stand by me, and, I truly hated that job anyway.

Perhaps the single most powerful phrase ever committed to literature. In its severity, simplicity, and its pragmatism, it reigns supreme.


I'm sorry to hear that you've lost your job. Good luck in finding another one ... Hopefully your field is in demand?

[Dingfod]

You are not friendless, brainless, helpless or hopeless by any stretch of the imagination. Before considering Greenland, look closer to home.

Oh I know Warren--it's all tongue in cheek humor-- you had to see the movie to understand. I'm not dragging my kids anywhere if I can help it.I've seen the movie about 20[0] times, I was kidding, while trying to remain supportive.

Dang, I've never been good at juggling.

[AspenMama]

Well AspenMama, at the very least, please don't be so slobbering drunk that you can't buy brandy. :wink:
Oh I keep a good quantity on hand. :D You must be a movie fan too?

[AspenMama]

You are not friendless, brainless, helpless or hopeless by any stretch of the imagination. Before considering Greenland, look closer to home.

Oh I know Warren--it's all tongue in cheek humor-- you had to see the movie to understand. I'm not dragging my kids anywhere if I can help it.I've seen the movie about 20[0] times, I was kidding, while trying to remain supportive.

Dang, I've never been good at juggling.

Ah it is simply a matter of using smilies now and again. I'm not saying you must use them constantly. But you should know that actual words are only about 7% of total communication. It's all about body language.

[AspenMama]

[QUOTE=AspenMama]
I'm sorry to hear that you've lost your job. Good luck in finding another one ... Hopefully your field is in demand?

Odd thing is there are lots of jobs in my field seemingly but none which want to pay anything.

Douglas Adams was a genius. I hope the movie will do the book justice.

[livius drusus]

Have you told your children, AspenMama?

[AspenMama]

Yes. I'm not one for secrets. Nor is my family. My mom told my children before I got home from work and even called my little bro in San Francisco before I could-- all within 10 minutes of my having called her. My son has an exceptionaly high "emotional IQ" and was very helpful saying things like "I want to help my mommy get through this panic situation". Perhaps that's where I got that DONT PANIC replaying in my head.

My 5 year old daughter just gave me lots of hugs and then distracted me quite well. The children have always been what gets me through rough times-- they need me to remain sane. I don't attempt to hide my emotions too much-- I mean I'm not afraid to let a tear drop but at the same time I won't bawl in front of them either. So, I'm feeling slightly better today. Less nightmares last night and less of that queasy feeling in my tummy. I'm going to avoid drinking this weekend beyond a single glass of wine.

Tomorrow I'm going to go get done up at a beauty salon-- haircut, color, maybe even a facial. I think that will help improve my confidence for any upcoming interviews. I've registered for unemployment so hopefully that will come through for me.

My brother sent me some job links for freelance jobs-- one of them included writing for a women's erotica magazine-- every piece pays $10-- so for a mere 300 dirty poems or stories a month I could nearly make my budget! :eek:

[wildernesse]

I'm sorry to hear this, AspenMama. I think the feel-good day at the salon will be a boost to your confidence, and get you on your way to facing interviews and finding a wonderful new job. :hugsmile: