I lost my job last month ... 35 days ago to be exact. After 11+ years at my company and 2 promotions along the way, I was hauled into my boss' office on a Monday morning where our CEO was waiting to deliver the news. His speech was short and ... well, not so sweet really. They called it "restructuring", saying that they were changing the role and that I didn't have the skill set for the new role. Ouch. I held back my tears (for now, I am a girl after all) and heard later that they thought I took it really well. Nice to know I was able to put on a good front.
After about 5-10 minutes of useless chatter with the two of them our HR person came in and presented me with my package. Holding a senior position with the company I had seen many of them over the years, but as she went over the details I'm sure my eyes glazed over. I didn't hear a word she said and had to call her the following day to go over some details. I was then escorted to my office where I grabbed my purse, keys, cell phone and lunch bag and then I was escorted to the door.
What an awesome experience !!!!!
I drove home at about 10:00 am on a Monday morning, walked in my front door and wondered, what the hell do I do now ?? Most times being home on a weekday when everyone else you know is working is an exhilarating experience ... this time, not so much.
I went up to my room, threw myself down on my bed like a little kid and bawled. I sent BBM's to several of my friends with sad faces and the words "I just got fired", looking for sympathy and a shoulder to cry on. I called my sister and could barely get the words out over my tears (sorry Carla). The rest of the day and night was a bustle of phone calls, BBM's, text messages, MSN conversations and Facebook messages. Thank goodness for the world of instant messaging & social networking websites to help me get through this traumatic event.
That was Day 1 of my new reality, and it was a loooooooong day. Naturally I didn't sleep a wink, and I think in the 8 hour span where the rest of the world enjoyed their slumber I experienced every emotion known to man.
Last night I decided to start a blog about my experience, just for fun, since I'm sure there are many, MANY others out there today with the same plight that can relate to exactly what I'm going through, sadly. I have since decided that ideally I would like to change careers, if I am able. I should mention that I was the Controller at my last job, and have worked in Finance and Accounting for most of my adult life. Through this blog I will share my pursuit for a new career and my experiences along the way. Before I start however I will catch you up to date on what has happened since Day 1 ... stayed tuned !!
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