June 30, 2006
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Just when things were looking up…
Shortly after posting yesterday I was called into my bosses office and told that I was being “let go” from the company. Yeah…after almost spending a decade of my life bending over backwards and giving all that I had…I was being “let go”.
Just what one needs right before a major surgery is to be terminated. Well, I guess I can look at this a few different ways…one, I will have ample time to recover from surgery now and I don’t have to worry about time restrictions…two, I will have time to spend with my kids that I haven’t had in years…and three, there has GOT TO BE something better for me out there.
I’ve been disrespected and treated like shit by this company for many years now and I put up with it because I have four children to support AND the people that I was actually helping at that company worked many miles away from the office that I hated coming to every day. The “field employees” were the ONLY reason that I stayed there as long as I had and they are the main reason why I’m upset at all about my departure.
I’ve rec’d a great number of phone calls from people since my departure from the company was announced yesterday afternoon. Considering the email announcement didn’t give any reason for my departure, people naturally had questions. The email just stated that I was “no longer employed”.
So…this is where I am now. Hopefully things will get better from here…it has to.
Comments (9)
Too bad you didn’t know enough in advance (like Star Jones) so you could send out an email first telling everyone you’re quitting! lol
Sorry. Ahem.
Anyway, I know you don’t realize it now but this will actually be a blessing because after the surgery, your personality will change a little (or a lot). You will become more confident and less willing to put up with unacceptable behavior from others so most likely you would’ve quit anyway. And because of this new level in confidence, you’ll be able to consider jobs that you wouldn’t consider right now. I’ve seen it time and time again. More commonly, I’ve seen women who’ve been in unhealthy marriages get divorced. But it’s the same concept. I know you’re already pretty confident but believe me, you and others will see that grow even more.
Not that I’m trying to make light of lost income, because I’m not. I know things will be tight for a while, but honestly, it will all work out in the end. Are you guys part of a church family? If so, this would be the time to allow yourself to lean on them a little.
God, what a horrible experience! I can’t believe they did that to you, and right now, too! Thank goodness your insurance isn’t tied to your work
I’m glad you’ll have plenty of time to recuperate, though – the last thing you’d need is to be rushed back to THAT kind of environment too soon.
Hang in there!!
This is a blessing in disguise, I know, and as with all life’s trials and tribulations, we’ll get through it together. I love you!
When God closes a door he opens a window
That sucks! Please tell me that your being let go will in NO WAY impact your ability to have the surgery you fought so hard to get.
Oh no! But, I like to think that things happen for a reason. You’ve been writing for quite a while about how screwed up that place is, so onward and upward, right? I’m glad to hear that this won’t impact your ability to have your surgery, and I just know that there has to be something better on the horizon. You definitely deserve to be in a place where you are appreciated.
By the way, I saw at least four wedding parties in Vegas and thought of you guys every time.
Wow thats too bad, my bfs dad is going to lose his job soon too, its tough. Anyways I hope everything works out for you
lol @ the Star Jones thing. So true!
Seriously, I know this is no laughing matter, but Stephanie’s words sound perfectly logical. You WILL need time to recover from your surgery, your confidence WILL grow, and it’ll be their loss.
But what the hell? This is insane! You were “let go” in an email? This makes no sense, man. Again, though, I’m sure everything will work out for the best in the end.
Very glad you were NOT depending on your insurance for your surgery! Companies have NO loyalty to employees anymore.. NONE.. I have worked for the local drainage district for 19 yrs and they could dump me tomorrow. I AM the office and they would be UP a creek.. Nevertheless, I give them my 8 and skate because I am sick and tired of donating time for lengthy night meetings and time away from my family. Guess I am still mad that I was passed up for GM to the 69 yr old Good Ol Boy that spells meetings~ meatings! Have your surgery and get well!