Well, Drat

[przed]

It's been clear for a couple of weeks that our company was probably going to lay some people off.

Today I found out that I was one of those people.

I pretty much had an inkling when my boss booked a last minute meeting with me right after lunch for little to no reason, so it wasn't a complete shock. But still...

On the positive side, this means I can take some time to figure out what I want to do when I grow up. Again.

On the negative side, there's never a good time to be without income.

Anyone need a good technical trainer/video production person?

Comments

[draycevixen.livejournal.com]

Bugger Petal, that's awful. *hugs you*

[przed.livejournal.com]

Thanks. I'm still processing, but hopefully I'll find something new. And better. *g*

[zebra363.livejournal.com]

I hope the change works out for the best and that the income-less period doesn't last long!

[przed.livejournal.com]

That's pretty much what I'm hoping for. Though a little time off wouldn't go amiss.

[zana16.livejournal.com]

Gah. Bastards.

*offers hugs*

[przed.livejournal.com]

Yep.

*hugs back*

[schnuffi.livejournal.com]

Uck, that's a shitty thing to happen. Hope you'll find something better soon *hugs*

[przed.livejournal.com]

Fingers crossed. It's not a good time to be looking, but at least I've got a broad skill set.

[ancastar.livejournal.com]

I've already commented privately, but this kind of thing is best said again and again at a time like this.

(((((((Pauline)))))))

I'm so sorry. I know you'll land on your feet. But I also know how scary it can be. Here's to finding another better, new job!!

[przed.livejournal.com]

It's not fun, but on the positive side, it's less traumatic than getting kicked out of grad school. I'm still holding that grudge, and it's 16 years later.

[st-crispins.livejournal.com]

Sorry to hear that. This stinks and there's no much of it going around.

It's like the companies discovered they can make more money by employing less people --- and they'll work harder because they'll be afraid of losing their job too.

While the rich get richer.

Drag out the guillotine.

[przed.livejournal.com]

I've been ready to man the barricades for a while. This doesn't help.

(The family that owns us? Worth 22 billion. Richest in Canada by a long shot. Grrrr.)

[partners4life.livejournal.com]

Hugs!

[przed.livejournal.com]

Thanks!

[lisaloveslewis.livejournal.com]

Just wanted to say I'm thinking of you. Right before Christmas as well. Big hugs.

[przed.livejournal.com]

Thanks. We shall be scaling back Christmas a bit, though hopefully not too much for the little girl. (She's discovered toy catalogues. It's quite frightening.)

[byslantedlight.livejournal.com]

Oh no - bum... Shall cross my fingers that you fall into something wonderful, and manage to have a brief-enough-to-be-enjoyable time off in the between. The adventure of a new job, right?!

[przed.livejournal.com]

Let's hope so. I'm hoping for a bit of time off, but not too much.

[caffyolay.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry to hear this, I know you've found a positive side to it but it's still a pig of a situation. And it's worldwide. My son-in-law has also been made redundant and my daughter will find out in Feb. whether she still has a job. I'll be keeping my fingers crossed that you find something else soon.

[przed.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry to hear about your family. Fingers crossed it's all right for all of them. (Also that my husband doesn't get made redundant as well. That would be very very not good.)

[bluespirit-star.livejournal.com]

Damn, I'm so sorry to hear this, P.
*hugs*
I'm sure this will be an opportunity to find something even better!

[przed.livejournal.com]

*hugs back*

Hopefully there's something good out there.

[krisserci5.livejournal.com]

So sorry. That's never a nice event. (Ros will be happy, though)

[przed.livejournal.com]

Thanks. It's not been much fun, especially when a number of my friends were also let go.

I'll definitely be taking time to have fun with Ros.

[erushi.livejournal.com]

That's just... augh. I'm sorry to hear that this has happened. I've my fingers crossed that you'll be able to find something bigger and better soon-ish.

*offers you hugs*

[przed.livejournal.com]

The job search begins next week. Here's hoping...

*hugs back*

[probodie.livejournal.com]

Awww so sorry to hear this - I hope you find better work soon.

*hugs*

[przed.livejournal.com]

You and me both.

*hugs back*

[kirby-crow.livejournal.com]

Oh, rat's ass! :(

That's what my mom used to say when things went wrong. Even when it was something major, that expression always made it sort of not so bad for us. :-/

Big ((((hug)))) and very much hoping you find something else soon that makes you happy.

[przed.livejournal.com]

Your mom is a wise woman.

I've got some time to try a few different things, which is a luxury. Hopefully something interesting comes of it.

[rosie55.livejournal.com]

That's rotten news and, while there's never a good time, somehow just before Christmas seems to make it worse. I do hope that there turns out to be a window opening somewhere as this door closes.
But hey, use this unexpected free time for some special time with Ros, too - enjoy her while she's such a lovely age!
(((hugs)))

[przed.livejournal.com]

The pre-Christmas lay off does seem rather common. (End of the fiscal year, no doubt.)

Here's hoping I find something good, but not before I get to spend some quality time with Ros.

[tovalentin.livejournal.com]

Oh, bugger. How can businesses do this shit at Christmas?

I know you'll get something as soon as you start looking, but that blows anyway. I'm really sorry, P.

[przed.livejournal.com]

I'm sure it'll work out, but it's worrisome in the meantime.

Thanks for your thoughts.

[miwahni.livejournal.com]

Oh damn, that's bad news and even worse timing. :: hugs :: I do hope something comes up for you. Could be a good opportunity to reassess career direction - if you're making a change anyway, why not go all the way.

[przed.livejournal.com]

I'm definitely going to be trying a few new directions. Can't hurt, and it might be fun.

[smirra.livejournal.com]

Oh damn, I'm sorry to hear that! I hope you find something new soon! *hugs*

[przed.livejournal.com]

I definitely hope I get something soon. *hugs back*

[gina-stormgrant.livejournal.com]

Oh, double drat. And right at Christmas! Let's get together and talk about what you want to do. I can keep an eye out for openings at The Tire.

[przed.livejournal.com]

We shall definitely have to get together. And I was going to ask you to keep an eye on openings at The Tire.

aagh.

[heliophile-oxon.livejournal.com]

Bugger, that's awful. I'm so sorry. I really hope you find another job soon - and that it turns out to be a good move in the end (not that that makes it any less stressful in the now). Will they at least shower you with golden references to help with the job search and a redundancy payment to tide you over?

Re: aagh.

[przed.livejournal.com]

I've been given a nice package and promise of good references (from our VP and others) so it's cushioning the blow a bit. But it's still a blow.

[just-ann-now.livejournal.com]

{{hugs}}

[przed.livejournal.com]

{{hugs back}}

[gulffire.livejournal.com]

F**kmooks. What incredibly awesome timing on their part. Hope it turns out to be a blessing in disguise.

[przed.livejournal.com]

They do pick their moments.

Here's hoping.

[nakeisha.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry to hear this. *Hugs*

I hope you find something to suit you soon.

[przed.livejournal.com]

Thanks. I'm hoping I find something soon.

[sc-fossil.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry to hear this but I have a good feeling that something great will be around the corner. You're talented and smart so somebody will snap you up.

[przed.livejournal.com]

Thanks, Kat. That means a lot. Here's hoping.