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March 15, 2006 | Category: On The Job



I wrestled with it for over a week. I wrote blog entries that I .....then erased. I wrote out lists of budget numbers and pro's and con's. I sat on the couch, staring at the wall.

Couldn't fight reality, though. CD hasn't been able to come up with the better/second job that was needed to support us without my income. And my little second gig (as a Blogger 4 Hire for the irrepresible and amazing Genuine) has been tottering on the edge of being cancelled.

It was time. To walk into this office and, regrettfully, pick up the phone. Mega had given me 30 days "unpaid sabbatical" before formally terminating me. They paid my benefits and everything for those 30 days, time for me to reconsider if I wanted to come back.

I was so confident that it would never happen, but I didn't say no to a month's free benefits.

But today, I swallowed crow (munch munch) and called them.

I didn't want to do it.

I left a message and my manager called back quickly. He sighed when I told him I was ready to report for duty.

"We've been told to make cuts," he replied. "So..."

And then he laid me off.

48 hours before my resignation was formally executed.

I'm not kidding.

I am crying with relief. Unemployment! I am eligible for unemployment!!!!

(Yes, I thanked him profusely.)


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Comments


Funny how things work out. :-)

Posted by: Polichick on March 17, 2006 05:38 PM


Sometimes, you get what you need...

That's great news, Elizabeth.

Posted by: Kimberly on March 16, 2006 05:43 PM


Wow. Congratulations. God is good!

Posted by: abogada on March 16, 2006 11:43 AM


Imagine you doing cartwheels of joy down the middle of the street. Finally the silver lining!!!!

your FA

Posted by: Auntie Marfa on March 16, 2006 09:06 AM


That is great news. I truly believe that you made the right decision regarding your life and your job and you're going to find little acts of serendipity like that one that keep your family afloat.

Posted by: Lucinda on March 16, 2006 08:16 AM


Good lord your luck is excellent.

Now if you can just help me with six little numbers for the lottery, then I can be on my way...

Posted by: Helen on March 16, 2006 12:38 AM


I honestly think it's a sign from God. You swallowed your pride and God gave you a better option. He really is good.

Posted by: Melissa on March 15, 2006 07:26 PM


That's great! I too have almost hugged a manager who was firing me. What a relief.

Posted by: amalia on March 15, 2006 06:59 PM


That's AWESOME. Here's to a brief respite from the $$ issue!

Closed door, opened window, no?

Posted by: caltechgirl on March 15, 2006 06:24 PM


WOW! You done GOOD!

Posted by: Monica C. on March 15, 2006 04:00 PM


Did they give you a package at least? I hope so! Or am I being too ungrateful?

Posted by: RP on March 15, 2006 03:59 PM


I have never in my life congratulated someone on getting laid off before, but congratulations!!! Sometimes things just work out the way they're supposed to.

Posted by: Ruth on March 15, 2006 03:25 PM


That is totally utterly completely fantastic. Keep in mind it doesn't last forever and there's a weekly cap. But income is income, so shut up Crayonz.

Posted by: ieatcrayonz on March 15, 2006 03:16 PM


At first I was so mad, until you said unemployment, and then I realized. FABULOUS!!!

Posted by: halloweenlover on March 15, 2006 03:03 PM


Are you kidding me? That's fantastic! And I am so jealous - I begged to be laid off for three months.

Posted by: Beth on March 15, 2006 02:37 PM