Over
Well, it's over.
Phone rings this afternoon while I am at my desk. The call is from a Sr. VP asking me to come up to the 14th floor. 14 is where HR has their offices. I know where this conversation is going already.
I was in the middle of another lay off situation today so my days there are done. Was it fair? Was it the right thing? Am I angry? Do they have any idea how hard it is to find a job this time of year? Am I ready to relocate? Would I sell my home that I love so much? What next? Wasn't I laid off before over the holidays when I worked for Enron? Why do I feel numb to this? Didn't my group hire a half dozen people at least over the previous six months? Why did they let the ONE person that had been in the group the longest go?
At the end of the day, this will work out and I will be ok. I know that there are enough people that love me that I will not need shelter or ever go hungry. This is where I am, and I will deal with it. More than anyone knows, I am a survivor.
I do know this: tomorrow is the first day of the rest of my life. I will make the best of it.
Happy Holidays World.
Phone rings this afternoon while I am at my desk. The call is from a Sr. VP asking me to come up to the 14th floor. 14 is where HR has their offices. I know where this conversation is going already.
I was in the middle of another lay off situation today so my days there are done. Was it fair? Was it the right thing? Am I angry? Do they have any idea how hard it is to find a job this time of year? Am I ready to relocate? Would I sell my home that I love so much? What next? Wasn't I laid off before over the holidays when I worked for Enron? Why do I feel numb to this? Didn't my group hire a half dozen people at least over the previous six months? Why did they let the ONE person that had been in the group the longest go?
At the end of the day, this will work out and I will be ok. I know that there are enough people that love me that I will not need shelter or ever go hungry. This is where I am, and I will deal with it. More than anyone knows, I am a survivor.
I do know this: tomorrow is the first day of the rest of my life. I will make the best of it.
Happy Holidays World.
posted by Booster MPS at
7:15 PM
8 Comments:
George, that hurts my heart to read that. I can't tell you how angered I get when I hear stuff like this. The holidays? Can a company have any empathy? That just sucks!
You, my friend, have shown me that things happen for a reason. And from what I've noticed with you, it only gets better. 2008 will be another success story for you my friend!
Some things I've taken rather to heart recently from a similar but different situation is that a job is a job. It's not who you are. While the short term will undoubtedly be painful, you really do have to see it as a kick start into what you REALLY want to be doing. Thinking of you.
man that freakin sucks.
like today that's it...here today gone tomorrow?
ugh. what the hell.
i have no doubt you will be okay, but sheesh. you know what you need to do? cook. like in some fancy smancy restaurant...you would so rock the kitchen my friend.
i'll be thinkin' aboutcha.
As much as this sucks, it's opportunity time. You've got talent, skills and an incredible resume.
Consider this an unplanned vacation and see where it takes you.
We both know you'll bounce back -- you've just gotta bear the crap for now.
Lemme know if you are interested in relocating to Nashville -- I have contacts.
I was sorry to read about your misfortune Boost. You seem to have the right outlook on the situations though, and, as you said, tomorrow is the first day of the rest of your life. Good luck pal!
Aw, man. I just read this, amd I am heartbroken too. There are hard times everywhere, and companies suck when they do this. You are so talented, so smart, so charming, I know this won't last long. And yes, you have many, many, MANY friends that can help you, including me.
I'm thinking of you, G.
Hugs,
e.e.
That sucks. I don't get by since before my trip and this shit happens. I'm not worried. You are smart and good at what you do. You have the holidays (hopefully you can afford the break or they gave you a good package - both would be better). Figure out the next step you want to take in your journey. You have a lot of questions to answer. Let me know if I can be of any help.
Shit dude...I am sorry to hear about this.
Everyone here who has commented is right, you are a talented individual. I could imagine you running a company if you so choose, I see that kind of leader in you.
And plus, you've launched shuttles for goodness sake. I don't know many people who've done that. Now THAT'S talent baby.
If you need anything, give me a call anytime dude.
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