So, as some of you already know, I was laid off on Wednesday. It was a surprise and not a surprise all at the same time. I don't know if I believe in fate or not, but the universe seemed to be giving me signs that it was going to happen.
It does royally suck, as employment is a good thing. Being able to pay bills is a very good thing. Having a pint with the friends every now and again is also a good thing. The prospect of not being able to do any of these is not an appealing one.
I don't think I've been without a job since I was 15 years old. That's more than half my life. Even when I was in school, I had a job, or two, or three. It feels weird to not have a job to go to on Monday. I think that's when it will really hit me.
I was pretty vocal all along about not being totally in love with being a Distribution and VAR Specialist. It was a lot of answering the phone and answering emails, which I think I've had quite enough of. But, Corel is a fun place to work. There are a lot of fantastic people around who made getting up and going to work an enjoyable experience. I will miss that, for sure.
Anyway, I've been doing a lot of soul-searching lately, and have been thinking of making a big change in my life, so this may actually turn out to be the best thing for me. It might just be the kick in the arse that I needed. I now have to make a big decision; to move home or not to move home? I think I'd been putting off making that decision, because it means a lot of work on my part. But now, I've got a lot of heavy lifting ahead of me, and I just have to do it. I'm just thankful I have some severance pay to make it all a little easier!
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Of course, no two situations are exactly the same, but in a way, you're facing what I faced in January, and am still facing now. Where to go next, what to do, and how to do it?
ReplyDeleteMaybe you have the same feeling, but right now, I don't want to work for anyone anymore...I just want to create things. This is not "realistic", but its how I feel. At least you have some time to make a decision.
It's a hard go, no question. No one likes losing their job. But it is an excellent opportunity for you to explore other options. Ones that you enjoy, rather than ones you have to do to live.
ReplyDeleteSadly I am moving more and more in the other direction.
Damn need for money to exchange for good and services...