I got laid off today.........

[Milena]

This is crazy to say, but-- I didn't see it coming. I knew that they were going to cut a few people, but no where in my pretty little head did "maybe I'm one of those few" come up. I'm still in a bit of shock. It's not something that I expected while I was putting my head down to sleep last night, this morning as I was getting dressed, nor while I was having breakfast in the Cafe at work, or while I offered my boss (director of administration) half my egg sandwich. I knew he was having a rough morning and thought it would help. Later as I saw people leaving one by one I became worried; worried when I saw my boss (director of administration) going into my other boss's office (attorney). My stomach was in my throat... or maybe it was that egg sandwich that I had eaten 30 minutes prior to that. When he called me into his office and dialed up the human resources woman in the main office in Pennsylvania, I think I lost my hearing. I heard what they were saying but nothing was registering, other than my own thoughts, of "Really? How could this be happening to me?" I was given my walking papers and some checks that amount to a month's pay and my vacation time, and given 30 minutes to pack up my personal belongings and leave. Once that was done I walked to my desk and cried with two of my co-workers, packed my things, and then my boss (director of admin.) walked up and said to please not think he is a total and complete cold a**hole. He had to follow procedure and do it that way. I know he meant it since he always considered me one of his "go-to" people. We ate lunch together everyday. It wasn't him, nor my other boss (so they say) that had the role in making the final decision, but all the other head honchos that don't even know me who are located throughout the country in other fancy offices. I was only assigned to one attorney they said, and I was one of the newer employees (2 years and 2 months). Well, I said my goodbyes and left.

Cheers to new beginnings! I look forward to some time off and perhaps turning my life in a new direction. I didn't really enjoy what I was doing anyways. I'm a firm believer that everything happens for a reason. One door closes and another opens.

Oh yeah... and thanks Bush! Thanks a lot!

[Melanie Webb]

I am sorry to hear this. Don't worry! Hope things will work out. Check out this site http://www.bizymoms.com/miami/index.php you may find some work at home jobs.

[Zicea Becks]

You better get one of those cheap $10 massages in the chair at the mall. (joke)

That's good you have some kind of back up.

Like you said, things happen for a reason. A whole lot of good things can come out of this (relationship on track, career in motion, etc).

[Milena]

Thanks mama... Thanks for your encouraging words and more importantly for making me laugh! :) it sucks hard core but luckily ( though I am not one to depend on others by any means) I have my mom and step-father to back me up god forbid I cannot find a job within the next 4 months.
Hey at least I get to work on my designs now!!! Who knows what will come of this. I was in shock for the first 2 days, but just knowing that it could be worse (not having a support system) makes me feel a little bit of relief.
Now if only I could spend that benjamin on a 90 minute elemies massage... Ahhhhhh!

[Zicea Becks]

Why do you have me tearing up right now?!!!!

You know I don't like to cry!

and why didn't they call a b*tch at home before you left and burned your gas?!?!? (suppose to be funny)



Well you seem to be okay...or at least still in shock.

So you know it's Top Ramen and Beanie-Weenies for you. Cut them lights off, burn a candle. Tell ghost stories to Eva. She'll think it's like camping. Gotta save $$$.


I think you're the first person that I half way know that was laid off like that. You hear about things like this but d*mn. They just got rid of you, just like that.

You will be okay....

I'm just feeling for you right now.

Just keep in prayer, and stay positive.