I’ve just been informed at the end of the day yesterday that I’m being laid off from my job.
I’m less upset now than I was yesterday. Went out and got pretty tipsy at a bar with my roomie and his friend, which was nice. I’m taking it all surprisingly well. I was recently contacted about a technical writing contract job, so I think I’ll try to go for that now that I’ll have a full 40 hours a week to commit. Could be pretty sweet.
I’m finishing out the month, which will be Super Fun(tm) but at least it will let me earn ONE full paycheck on my great big raise they offered me in December.
*sigh* Never work for a startup unless you have a safety net.
I need to keep reminding myself that employment is not a need-based program and probably never would be even if Ayn Rand had died before learning to write.
FlyingGuy | 25-Jan-07 at 9:45 am | Permalink
Hey Em,
Damn that suxs. Hey check the big rise your getting. Oh hey now we gotta lay ya off. it makes ya wonder what these peeps were thinking, or even if they were,
But they are gonna be sorry I tell ya cause they laid off the best!
Now hitch up ya drahhhs and go conquere the world girl!
Hugs -n- stuffages…
Dirge | 25-Jan-07 at 1:01 pm | Permalink
Emily,
Keep your chin up. Know that you have the support of your online friends :)
/group hug
emily | 25-Jan-07 at 3:00 pm | Permalink
Aww… THANKS DIRGE. :)
You’re awesome. I’m feeling better today. :) I’ll see you in game!
Alex Polvi | 26-Jan-07 at 9:04 pm | Permalink
holy shit!! this means we can get you a KICK ASS JOB!!!!!!!!
email me or some such … unless you have other plans… We can tag team it and use this experience to get you an even better one!
woooo, I’m excited for you!
emily | 27-Jan-07 at 10:53 pm | Permalink
Alex, you’re one of my biggest heros.
FlyingGuy | 15-Feb-07 at 7:48 am | Permalink
Hey Em,
So how are things on the job search front, or are you taking a bit of well deserved time off?
We are all behind ya girl, if you need anything just holler!