To my Lounge friends, re: the positive prayers, thoughts, etc.

[SeattleGirl]

that I requested.

They worked, though when you read what I am initially going to say, you might not see it that way, but what I know is that sometimes a positive outcome does not look like we may think it should.

Yesterday, I lost my job. I've been struggling for about the past six months or so, mainly because of things that are not related to my job at all, but were taking a toll on it. My supervisor, the company owner, and the two QC managers were nothing if not fabulous through this whole thing, and were understanding and did what they could to help. And while I had been doing better of late. there was just too much residual crap floating around, and frankly, I felt that I was never really going to get away from it in staying with this particular company (which, btw, is a great company).

Yesterday, when I went into the meeting with my supervisor, I really felt all of you around me. When my supervisor told me that they had decided it was best to let me go, I was not upset, I was not angry, and I did not freak out. In fact, I felt that a huge (or is that hugh??11!1?) weight had been taken from my shoulders. I'm not saying I was happy at being terminated; I'm just saying that I did not feel it was a negative. I had a wonderful talk with my supervisor, and I feel fine.

Within two hours of that meeting, I had preliminary interviews with two people I know very well in my industry, and have another interview this afternoon with the owner of one of those companies. The person at the other company would hire me in a New York minute, but it's a very large company, so she has to do the Connie Corporate Dance first. I also have a couple of other people at other companies to call. My industry is rather small, generally speaking, and very specialized, and pretty much everyone has moved around at least once or twice to other companies, so we all know a lot of people in the field. Unless someone is a total idiot, no one burns bridges, including me, so those contacts are very valuable in times such as this.

So, I'm fine. And truly, I am not freaked out, or worried, or scared. I have some pay coming to me for work I will have done over the last week and a half, plus two weeks' severance pay. And I believe I will have a new job within a week, if not sooner.

I want to thank all of you who sent me your prayers, your good vibes, positive thoughts, white light, etc. From the bottom of my heart, I thank you. You guys truly some of the very best people I've ever met, always willing to be there for a fellow DUer.

With much love, and a grateful heart. :loveya: :hug: :loveya: :hug: :loveya: :hug: :loveya:

[KitchenWitch]

1. I know how you struggled with some situations there!

I am glad you are free to seek greener pastures!

:hug:

[SeattleGirl]

5. Thank you, KW.

:hug: :loveya:

[merh]

19. Where the hell have you been?

I've missed you so




Sorry for the thread jack, SG! :hug:

[KitchenWitch]

24. Internet access is somewhat difficult right now.

Will be until mid October.

[merh]

27. hurry up October!

:pals:

[barb162]

59. Well good for you. You are handling this way better than most

It's always a shock for most people

[SeattleGirl]

61. I agree, it's usually a shock.

I was let go from another job years and years ago, and I totally freaked. Fortunately, I found another job quickly, but it was not a pleasant experience, being let go. This times just feels different; it feels freeing.

:hi:

[LadyoftheRabbits]

2. Oh wow...

I am so glad we could help... :hug: :hug: :hug:

[SeattleGirl]

6. And so am I, lelapin.

It meant so much to me. :hug:

[LaraMN]

3. Oh, hon!

:hug: :hug: :hug:
I'm glad you feel okay about everything, and I hope something wonderful pops up in the very near future! I bet it will. In the meantime, I'll be thinking about you.

[SeattleGirl]

7. Thank you so much, Lara.

Yes, things will be fine. I will let folks know as soon as I get a new job. :hug:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

4. My dear SeattleGirl..........

Aw, sweetie......sometimes as you say, things that don't look all that great at first turn out to be really OK.........

I was terminated from a job once, long ago......and while it was hard at the time, it did open the door to a job that I was truly good at, and thrived doing......

I am sure you will do well, and I am glad that you felt so comfortable with us that you were willing and able to tell us your story....

We've got your back, you know......always!

I love you too....sweetie........:loveya: :hug: :loveya:

[SeattleGirl]

11. Darlin' Peggy.

It's true that when one door closes, another opens. I called my mom after my meeting yesterday, and she told me that the other day, when she went into the mini-mart to pay for her gas, the woman behind the counter was a woman who used to work at the same hospital my mom did. Mom was head of her union at the time, and though she tried, mom couldn't stop this woman's termination.

When the woman noticed my mom, she thanked her. Mom said, "But I wasn't able to save your job." The woman said that it was the best thing that happened to her. She did not like her job at the hospital, but wasn't trying to find a new job. Getting fired MADE her have to get out and get a new one. Now, working at a mini-mart would not be my cup of tea, but for this woman, it works very well. She told mom that her life had been so much better since getting out of a job she did not like. So, sometimes the "bad" really isn't, huh?

I don't dislike the work I do; I really like it. But again, sometimes a geographical cure can be the best thing.

Thank you so much, my friend, for all your love and support. :loveya: :hug: :loveya:

[Katina]

8. blessing come in all disguises

when I got laid off, it allowed me the time to refresh, regroup, refocus and reinvent myself. It was the best thing in the world. Next month, I will embark on a new course of study and I am really excited about it.
Best wishes to you. I'm glad that you are feeling so positive. It will help you in your future endeavors.

:hi:

[SeattleGirl]

13. I love that, Katina.

I'm looking forward to this next week. I have some things that need taking care of around the house, and I can focus on that. And at the end of the week, I'm going to go visit one of my sisters and my wonderful nephew. I feel that I will be starting a new job the week after that, so yes, blessings indeed do come in all disguises.

:hi:

[mntleo2]

62. My Offer Still Stands

:hug: I mean it, just let me know and I will be there with bells on! My phone number is in the PM I last sent you.

For others in this thread: Sometimes a friend is in a place where they have this stuff in their lives that just keep getting worse ~ and I am talkin' about stuff like that closet where every time you open it, everything falls out, or that office you wish you could organize, but it is just too much and you are too tired, so the papers pile up to the ceiling and the dust gets in the corners where you can't reach it anymore, or that garden that needs attention, the weeds are taking over and the worse it gets, the more you put it off, know what I'm talkin' about? So often we assume we are "supposed" to accomplish these things by ourselves when it is a good thing to have friends who can help you get it accomplished.

I was telling SG that my grandmother had friends who helped each other with those sorts of things - you know those daunting jobs that like canning all those green beans you harvested, planting a truck garden, painting a room, those things. As a child, I always loved hanging out with them when this happened because there was always a great deal of laughter and comraderie and when the dust settled a whole lot of work was done to boot. They'd potluck a lunch so at the break it was time to eat, laugh and plan what to do next. It was definitely a "bonding time" for women. Well, I thought perhaps SG might need some help and offered to help. She says she does need her office reorganized and I cannot think of a better way to give someone a send off starting a new job than to help with getting things spick and span and in order, can you?

So, those of us who are nearby could start with SG and then maybe someone else in the group needs something done with help we can do that too another time. It can be a way to meet as well as get some daunting things done as a boost. Whaddya say girls? You in? I would LOVE to meet you all and if SG would let us help, it would be fun!

PM me and lets see if we can figure out if this would work, k?

Love

Cat In Seattle

[SeattleGirl]

63. Thanks, Cat

I do still intend to take you up on your offer, but, as you may imagine, this week has been a bit busy. But I'll definitely get back to you.

And I do think your idea is a great one.

[reyd reid reed]

9. Oh, sweetie...

:hug::hug::hug::hug::hug:

:loveya::loveya::loveya:

[SeattleGirl]

14. Hey, my friend!

Thanks for your wonderful support. :loveya: :hug: :loveya: :hug: :loveya:

[Shine]

10. Onward and UPward, that's what I say!!

You're gonna be fine, SG. :hug: :loveya: All Good Things are coming your way....
Love and Light,
Shine

[SeattleGirl]

16. Onward and UPward, indeed, Shine!

Thank you so much for your kind and wonderful thoughts. :loveya: :hug: :loveya:

[speedoo]

12. Thank you, Seattle Girl.

I have been thinking about you, and it's good to hear that all the good vibes sent your way made a difference for you. I have absolutely no doubt that you will be better for this experience, and soon... in fact, you already have grown from it, IMHO.:loveya: :hug:

[SeattleGirl]

17. speedoo, thanks so much!

:loveya: :hug: :loveya:

[NewWaveChick1981]

15. Wow, SeatlleGirl...

:hug: I'm glad things turned out the way you needed them to. :hug: :pals: I'm glad you've got such a good attitude and such good friends!

[SeattleGirl]

18. ;-}

Thanks, NWC....people here are absolutely da bomb, including you! :loveya: :hug:

[merh]

20. I'm so happy things have worked out

you get a vacation with pay and new adventures before you! :hug:

DU is full of good folks, I personally can attest to the power of the love around here. Glad it has helped you.


:loveya:

[SeattleGirl]

21. Thank you so much, merh.

:loveya: :hug: :loveya:

[UrbScotty]

22. You're welcome.

:hug:

[SeattleGirl]

23. .....

:hug:

[miss_american_pie]

25. ...

:hug:

[SeattleGirl]

26. Thanks.

:hug:

[GoddessOfGuinness]

28. Best of luck to you, SeattleGirl!

Your positive attitude is an inspiration! :hug::beer::hug:

[SeattleGirl]

30. Thank you, Goddess.

:beer: :hug:

[LSK]

29. I have been there too

I am lucky to have the same job for 8 years now. A few years ago, there was some major chaos here and I made it through. All the bad apples eventually left and for now its ok at my job.

Good for you that you are able to find another job so quickly. Hope it works out well.

[SeattleGirl]

32. Thank you, LSK.

Glad you made it through the chaos at your company, and that things are better.

[flamingyouth]

31. I'm sorry you lost your job

But I know you will bounce back from this quickly. Sending *more* good vibes and best wishes - you'll do fine. :hug:

[SeattleGirl]

33. Thanks!

And when I get my new job, we'll have to grab JulieRB and go have some Blue Hawaiians to celebrate! :hug:

[flamingyouth]

34. Definitely! My treat!

:toast:

[Haole Girl]

35. Oh wow...

I somehow missed this thread earlier. I'm so glad you are remaining positive...from what I understand, that makes all the difference! Stay strong!!:hug:

[SeattleGirl]

36. Already making a difference......

I have a job interview Monday afternoon. :7

[av8rdave]

37. Glad to hear the good vibes/thoughts helped you through it

Keep us posted on the job situation

[SeattleGirl]

42. Thanks!

[grannylib]

38. Will keep you in my thoughts...hope all will work out well down the road

and my hat is off to you for your positive and mature attitude about what could have been a major downer
:hug:

[SeattleGirl]

43. Thanks very much, grannylib.

:hug:

[blondeatlast]

39. Having been on the receiving end myself, know the power of great DU...

well, whatevers!

Even though I still didn't get the outcome I was most hoping for, I gained so very much strength from the goodness sent my way that it helped me (literally) survive.

I know how you are feeling and how much it can help. We got your back and your bottom!

Take care, SG, and call anytime!

[SeattleGirl]

44. When DUers band together, look out!

I'm happy for you that the people here helped you get through what you needed to get through. :hug:

[LaurenG]

40. I love your happy ending

one door closed and another one opened up. Excellent SG, I am so very happy that it worked out so well.:hug: :loveya:

[SeattleGirl]

45. Thanks, OhioBlues.

Amazing how that works, huh? :loveya: :hug: :loveya:

[Broken_Hero]

41. Well...you dealt

with the situation in a mature/adult way, and I commend you. I can't even recall anyone who took a termination well...Well, I hope things work out, and that you find a job, that you enjoy soon...:hi:

[SeattleGirl]

46. Thanks, petersond.

I just knew inside that it was time to go. There are no hard feelings on either side. In fact, I just talked to my soon-to-be-former supervisor, and he was so happy when I told him I had an interview Monday afternoon. Pretty cool, huh? :hi:

[Dangerously Amused]

47. Baby Girl!

From Booklist:

Everyone loves a comeback, and sometimes "failure" is the best education. That is the theme of this collection of interviews with 28 successful and famous people from all walks of life who, at one time or another, have been fired. Career and business writer Mackay shows a remarkable ability to get highly visible people to open up and reveal their dark past. He begins with a conversation with Donald "You're Fired!" Trump, who never actually lost a job per se but came back from being billions in debt for perhaps the greatest personal rebound in financial history. Bernie Marcus was fired from a job as manager of the Handy Dan Home Improvement Center, a chain of 66 stores, but he ultimately extracted sweet revenge by founding Home Depot. Mackay gets an amazing interview with Muhammad Ali, who lost his title when he chose to become a conscientious objector during the Vietnam War. It is surprising to learn the difficult beginnings of such notables as Robert Redford, Larry King, Billie Jean King, and Michael Bloomberg...

David Siegfried
Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved


http://www.amazon.com/We-Got-Fired-Thing-Happened/dp/0345471865



I loves you SG !


:loveya:

[SeattleGirl]

48. DA, my gf!

Thanks for the link to the book. It looks like a great read!

And I loves you too, DA! :loveya:

[lavenderdiva]

49. your story is amazing!

your ability to handle the curveball life threw you, is remarkable! I'm sure one of your new job leads will work out, and then we can all celebrate! You are right, DU is a very special place, with lots of very special people... :loveya:

[SeattleGirl]

50. Thank you much, lavenderdiva.

We'll have a big ol' party in the Lounge soon as I get my new job! :loveya:

[lavenderdiva]

51. woohoo! sounds good to me-

I'll be there with bells on... :hi:

[Flying Dream Blues]

52. SeattleGirl, I'm so glad the weight has been lifted, and

it sounds like you will have a fresh start with a new company really soon. I'm glad you asked for help, and I'm glad it seemed to have worked for you. I've been anxious to hear the update, so thanks for posting. Let us know how it goes.

Take care! Have a great weekend!
:hug: :hi:

[SeattleGirl]

54. Thanks so much!

:hug:

[mdmc]

53. its hugh111!!

by the way... :hi:

[SeattleGirl]

55. Oh, my bad!

:rofl:

[u4ic]

56. I'm so glad it worked out for you

SeattleGirl. I hope much happiness lies ahead for you. :hug: :loveya:

[SeattleGirl]

57. Thanks so much, u4ic.

:loveya: :hug:

[MrScorpio]

58. Sorry to hear that you lost your job

But as they say, when one door closes, another opens

Glad to see that that's what is happening

Stay strong

:hug:

[SeattleGirl]

60. Thanks MrS.

I do have a job interview Monday afternoon, so that's a great sign. :hug: