since it's official, i can elaborate on what's been going on the past few days. last wednesday, we had a staff meeting to talk about somewhat menial tasks and about the budget. my boss said, although it was still early in the process, that she didn't think we could make it through another fiscal year without some changes, aka layoffs. however, she couldn't give us any type of time line. my co-worker and i were the last ones hired (october 2007) for our department so it was natural to assume that she was talking directly to us. well, as of yesterday at 4pm, it was official. we are being laid off due to a "reduction in force".
it's an unfortunate situation at any time, but especially right now. although the economy itself is starting to pick back up (slowly but surely), the construction/development industry has not and probably will not for at least a couple years. unlike my co-worker, i am not angry. if you look at it realistically and logically, it makes sense. looking at trends, it makes sense. i'm thankful (if you can be at a time like this) that it's happening now as opposed to a year ago, when they transferred us to addressing part-time for a few months. now at least, i have 2+ years of experience under my belt as opposed to last year which would have been 1+ years. at least it will be a little bit easier finding a position with more experience than it would have been a year ago. i'm thankful for the experience in general. and, i think i'm in a better place personally/financially than i was a year ago. i've grown up a lot in my time here with the county. i'm young. it's not the end of the world. i know that i'm smart and that i'll bounce back. i'm trying to remain calm, which really isn't that hard since i started stressing about it last week. i'm just surprised it happened so quickly.
another positive: that it did happen so fast. because there are two jobs closing at the end of the week that i am going to apply for. one is in nc, near chapel hill, and the other is in southern georgia, about an hour from savannah. i'm fortunate that it happened now..because i'm young and single (except for bella) and have the ability to pick up and go just about anywhere (as long as the job and pay are decent) without having drag along a spouse and/or kids (like my co-worker). so, i'm sending my stuff out for these two jobs today on my lunch hour (and, i'm going to fax them too, in case mail is slow) and will keep my eyes/ears open for any leads. the county has offered us 60 days paid with benefits (as opposed to the standard 30), so that will help for sure...it'll cover me almost until my lease runs out. (the other positive, that i didn't give the new apartment any significant amount of money and if i have to walk away, i'm only out $25.) i'll try and get a part-time gig somewhere to help with income while i get back on my feet......my last official day, if i take the 60, will be march 18th. the day before my mother's birthday. please keep me in your thought and prayers if you would. and, if you know of any planning leads, let me know. ;)
it's an unfortunate situation at any time, but especially right now. although the economy itself is starting to pick back up (slowly but surely), the construction/development industry has not and probably will not for at least a couple years. unlike my co-worker, i am not angry. if you look at it realistically and logically, it makes sense. looking at trends, it makes sense. i'm thankful (if you can be at a time like this) that it's happening now as opposed to a year ago, when they transferred us to addressing part-time for a few months. now at least, i have 2+ years of experience under my belt as opposed to last year which would have been 1+ years. at least it will be a little bit easier finding a position with more experience than it would have been a year ago. i'm thankful for the experience in general. and, i think i'm in a better place personally/financially than i was a year ago. i've grown up a lot in my time here with the county. i'm young. it's not the end of the world. i know that i'm smart and that i'll bounce back. i'm trying to remain calm, which really isn't that hard since i started stressing about it last week. i'm just surprised it happened so quickly.
another positive: that it did happen so fast. because there are two jobs closing at the end of the week that i am going to apply for. one is in nc, near chapel hill, and the other is in southern georgia, about an hour from savannah. i'm fortunate that it happened now..because i'm young and single (except for bella) and have the ability to pick up and go just about anywhere (as long as the job and pay are decent) without having drag along a spouse and/or kids (like my co-worker). so, i'm sending my stuff out for these two jobs today on my lunch hour (and, i'm going to fax them too, in case mail is slow) and will keep my eyes/ears open for any leads. the county has offered us 60 days paid with benefits (as opposed to the standard 30), so that will help for sure...it'll cover me almost until my lease runs out. (the other positive, that i didn't give the new apartment any significant amount of money and if i have to walk away, i'm only out $25.) i'll try and get a part-time gig somewhere to help with income while i get back on my feet......my last official day, if i take the 60, will be march 18th. the day before my mother's birthday. please keep me in your thought and prayers if you would. and, if you know of any planning leads, let me know. ;)
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Hey jessica,
Sorry I haven't been visiting your site that often or commented lately. I'm so sorry to hear about your job, but you absolutely have the right attitude and I'm so glad you're already trying to find something new. That is just great.
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