So today about 11:30 I'm in the file room working on well .. filing. The OM comes by and tells me to see SK before I head to lunch.
First thought is 'Oh S*(*&!' I'm fired!" Then I start thinking- no, that can't be it. The 15 th will be 3 years at the company - maybe its a raise. Maybe it's something completely innocuous- that's happened before.
So, finally I go back there to see SK. Long story short - I was let go.
They're giving me two-weeks severance and insurance till the end of the month.
Both SK and the OM told me that they would be happy to give me good references. That all the people making the big salaries have taken pay cuts, that the new land asst had been cut to three days a week, etc. They also told me that I was rehirable if the oil situation changed.
I'm upset right now mainly because, well who wants to be let go, right? But also I am going to really miss one co-worker who've I felt really connected to.
But in a way I feel kind of relieved. You all have read my complaints about my job, and my life in general.
I'm trying to see this as a forceful push to stop the broken record and actually do something different.
E, at the gym has already said he'll give me as many hours as he can at the location near my apartment. So, that's something at least until I can figure out what I'm going to do.
Maybe I'll go back to school - not really sure for what, but even though my mom believes I have really marketable skills, I'm not so sure about that.
I haven't told my dad yet. I know what he's going to say -- come to CA! Ugh.
The good part of all this is I have enough money between all my savings that I could survive, even paying Cobra, for probably 12 months. With unemployment and the hours I get at the gym, I could probably stretch my savings quite a bit more than that.
I also have people who will help me as much as they can. But in reality, I am an adult and need to do this as much as possible on my own.
I just feel sick.
Happy Valentines to me. NOT!
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I'm really sorry for my co-worker who'll now have to take on everything I've been doing, plus her own work. I may not have been constantly busy, but I did things for *everyone* in the office at one time or another.
Being single right now feels kind of like a blessing and a curse - a blessing because I only have to worry about keeping myself above water, and a curse because I only *have* me to keep myself above water.
February 13th, 2009 at 10:33 pm 1234564407
While you're deciding what exactly to do after you file for unemployment don't forget to check Craigslist for gigs and labor jobs that might not be full time work but something to give a little influx of cash and who knows, possible contacts for the next thing. I see all kinds of things in my area - greeters for car shows, sign-spinners, ushers for opera, grips & extras for plays and movies, and such like that - a mixed bag and a place to possibly change up the pattern!
I worry about you and Fern and the other single gals on here. I want you all to have disability insurance for that possibility. Probably too costly, but I wish you all had it to cover that God forbid need if it should arise.
February 13th, 2009 at 11:31 pm 1234567899
I have disability insurance - at least till the end of Feb. I'm not sure if that is included in Cobra or not. Guess I'll have to figure out Cobra.
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But I want to say, I AM SO PROUD OF YOU!! You have made some wise choices and will be able to take care of yourself because of it. YOU ROCK! I have absolutely no doubt something else more wonderful is just waiting for you! {{{
February 14th, 2009 at 12:56 am 1234572976
But yeah - I have to second Lux's sentiments. I think it is super hard to make it on your own. But by the same token, you rock! I think you'll be fine! Rah rah rah, you got your own cheering section here.
February 14th, 2009 at 01:28 am 1234574904
My cheering section is helping though.
One positive though - a man who works out at the gym each Friday afternoon when I'm there told me that his company might be hiring - maybe for an admin asst type job. I told him I had a degree and about my job experience and gave him my contact info. Who knows if anything will come of it - but it's worth a try.
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I see you were a teacher ... So am I correct in assuming you have a 4-year college degree minimum? If so, I could steer you to some possible temp work in the Dallas area.
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homebody,
You're right. I really should check into other avenues of insurance first.
February 14th, 2009 at 05:43 am 1234590191
Bah.
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Snoopy, Thank you. I have a plan of sorts - just not sure what the reality is going to be. Guess I'll be finding out . .
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February 17th, 2009 at 07:39 pm 1234899578
Check out ehealthinsurance.com
You can get quotes immediately and it also tells you not to cancell COBRA till you are approved.
Good Luck.
February 17th, 2009 at 08:41 pm 1234903279
Analise - Thanks! I'm trying to keep my eyes open for those open doors!
Sunshine - Thanks! I will check ehealthinsurance. I'm on my companies insurance through the end of February, so no Cobra yet.
February 18th, 2009 at 04:05 am 1234929919
((hugs))
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Hugs
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Keep us in the loop, if nothing, to make us not worry!