Well. I guess this is it.

[Sugar Smack]

I have 1.5 weeks left on my job, and I'm history. I've worked there 4 years. I started out in assembly and talked them into giving me the graphic designer's job. So, I was given a desk and a phone.

I was also allowed to self-teach, so I plodded ahead with Acrobat, Quark and Photoshop. I think I learned a lot. They are selling the entire company to Florida. I have no complaints really because they're cutting me loose with a year's severance pay. I just learned this today so I'm a little in shock, and a little relieved.

Maybe I'll catch up on General Hospital. I always wanted to know what happened with "Nicholas". :)

Love,
Stefania

[GOPisEvil]

1. A year of severance? Not too bad.

But still, sorry you're losing your gig. I hope you can find something when you're ready.

[Sugar Smack]

3. Thanks, babe! I'm not too worried

about it, because I'll get a couple of days' vacation! :woohoo:

How are you doing anyway? Are you having a nice time?

[GOPisEvil]

4. I'm really good.

Life is really good. :)

[In_The_Wind]

2. Hey Sugar!

Tell me if there is anything at all that I can do for you. :pals: :loveya:

[Sugar Smack]

8. ROAD!!!!!TRIP!!!!!

:bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: Plus, we have to talk tomorrow or the next day!!!!

:hug: :hug: :yourock: :bounce:

[nothingshocksmeanymore]

15. Does she have a side car for the trike?

[In_The_Wind]

18. The trike trip morphed into a pick-up truck trip.

:hi::loveya:

[nothingshocksmeanymore]

26. Damn and I was already picturing the two of you in my head

Joanie dressed in leathers like a page out of Easy Rider and Sugar Smack all demure in the sidecar...stopping at the diner and telling the server where to hold the chicken because all you wanted was toast :D

[In_The_Wind]

28. We've already talked about that happening on the east coast.

However x( I don't have a sidecar.

[Sugar Smack]

21. *BWAAAAHAHA!* LOL!

I hope so! I was just telling nnns on the phone how funny you are. Remember that thread you started, "I saw a guy with a 'W' sticker on the back of his truck? I ran him over. Now he knows how the Katrina victims felt :evilgrin: "

I still laugh. :loveya:

[nothingshocksmeanymore]

25. LOL and I remember your Ya Ya Sisterhood thread

right when I needed it :loveya: Now get your happy ass in that truck of Joanie's head west and let's all go play!

[In_The_Wind]

16. I have the room. You have the time!

Tell me when you want to talk and I'll give you a call. :thumbsup:

[auntAgonist]

5. This may be a good thing ...

There just might be something a darned sight better for you in your future. :hug:
Good luck to you Sugar Smack! Let us know how you're doing.
:hug:
aA

[Sugar Smack]

12. aA!!! *embrace*

You are so kind! I think it may be too!:hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:

[jane_pippin]

6. I'm sorry to hear that. But with a year's severance you could

devote more time to your fabulous art while you casually look for another job. :hug:

[Sugar Smack]

17. "janiebaby!!!!"- Witches of Eastwick

Thank you so much. Guess what? I was RIGHT THERE with you with your job ending! I swear to God I was standing on the corner waiting for mister "Is it still worth it?" to rear his ugly head. Then, *BLAM*! I was going to pie him in the puss. :D

[jane_pippin]

24. I thought I saw some fairy godmother-like person flitting about,

shadowboxing in the distance, toward the end there. :rofl:

[merh]

7. A year's severance let's you be creative and rest

while you look for something else.

I can understand it when you say it is both a shock and a relief. :pals:

You can take time to do the art you love to do. How neat! :hug: :loveya:

[Sugar Smack]

29. My best friend just called me!

She said this was the best thing that could ever happen! :woohoo:

We're going to the BEACH!!!!

And: :loveya: :hi:

[merh]

36. I want to go to the beach with you

So I will be with you in spirit!

:loveya:

[Shine]

9. Wow!! A year of severence pay is great!!!

my hubby was laid off a few years back, after 10 yrs in middle management at a high tech company in the Silicon Valley. He "only" got an 8 mos. severence package and we thought that was pretty damn good. It was a really nice time for us, ultimately. He got back into a regular exercise routine, we spent more time together. The severence really helped to take the pressure off.

Good on ya, for getting a whole year! That's awesome.

Who knows what other doors will open up to you because of this new change? :shrug: Be open....

:hug:

[Sugar Smack]

30. I know. I feel very grateful.

:hug: Thank you babe.

[Wapsie B]

10. That sounds like a nice deal.

You can take a little time off and then get on with the job search.

[Sugar Smack]

31. It is. Thank you hon-

:pals: It really is.

[Droopy]

11. Severence pay? Damn you're lucky.

In my line of work severence pay is a ball cap with a company logo and a swift kick in the ass as you're heading out the door. I need to get into the white collar world.

[Sugar Smack]

33. I know I'm lucky.

Thank you, Droopy. :hi: :hug: :loveya:

[nothingshocksmeanymore]

13. With your incredible talent I have no doubt this is an opportunity

Make the best of it and visit Minnesota early and often :D (isn't that where he lives? ;) )

[Sugar Smack]

35. This summer!

:woohoo: Will I get to see you at all?

[Alleycat]

14. Sorry to hear about the job

A years severance is very accommodating. 2 years ago my company did a market exit and we got nothing but the vacation time they paid out. I think mine was three weeks worth. Luckily I was hired but the company who took over the market. Relax for a while then start the networking process. You might want to start with the clients you have worked with over the past couple of years or vendors.

[Sugar Smack]

38. AlleyCat baby-

that's great advice!:D

[wain]

19. Good luck in your new future

Sounds like your current company respected your value as an employee by recognizing your self-motivation and initiative. Those qualities are a valuable asset for you.

And a year's severance after only four years is quite unusual. Did everyone get a similar package?

Enjoy your vacation and best of luck in your job search.

:)

[Sugar Smack]

39. Everyone did, thank god!

:bounce: :toast: And thank you so much for caring!:toast:

[bicentennial_baby]

20. pssst...housewarming party...june

:D


:loveya:

[LaraMN]

22. Oh wow, Sugar! Onward and upward, I hope!

I'm glad you got a good severance and plenty of time to explore your options. I bet a little trip is in order.:-)

[Hugin]

23. Good luck to Sugar Smack...

and thanks for using the onward and upward thing!

:thumbsup:

[StaggerLee]

27. Well good luck

Severence pay? Not bad. Not bad at all.

It seems about the best way to be let go.


Enjoy your time off.

:)

[progmom]

32. condolences and congrats

Sounds a bit shocking, but very possibly a good thing. You have a world of choices in front of you now, and I have a feeling you'll make the best of all of this.

:hug:

[RebelOne]

34. A year's severance pay is excellent.

I doubt that many who are laid off are given that. I was let go from a magazine in South Florida with 6 months' severance. But that was a good thing because I had been seriously considering moving up to to North Georgia. At least I had enough to live on until I found permanent employment after I moved up here to the Atlanta area. Plus, I was covered by medical insurance for 6 months also.

[bridgit]

37. i'm grateful that we discussed this prospect in the pm world some...

time back, when it was just an initial rumbling. but i am here for you to essentially re-confirm what i've thought all along...and that is this: you are among the truly gifted, talented, and level headed women in my orbit; and i simply have universal & ultimate faith in you...

so if you think i should run down to the cathedral and light a candle for Mine Late Great Czarina...then i will. but i don't think i'll have to. i mean i will, you know, out of GP. but not because the universe is somehow not on your side cause you are going to land on your feet and you & i both know it. plus a years severance ain't bad and will go toward making that landing a padded one, yes?

hm, more time on your hands huh http://www.deltaking.com :thumbsup:

:hug: :loveya:

[yellowdogmi]

40. Two words

Road Trip!
Have fun and regroup. Take a nap. Ponder. Sleep in.
Do whatever makes you happy.
I am sure you have earned the rest. Relax for a minute.
Don't forget your sunscreen.

[Redstone]

41. You worked your way up from an assembly job? We have something in

common, then. I did the same thing is the electronics business. Ended up in sales & marketing, which led to being able to open my business.

It's good to hear that it's still possible to climb the ladder like that. Of course with YOUR talent, it was kind of inevitable, wasn't it?

You'll do well, m'dear. Trust me on this.

Redstone