6.29.2009

The End

My office has been cleaned out.

The walls are bare.

My coffee cups and paperweights are sitting in a box at home.

I have one last project to finish.

And then, at 2:30 p.m. tomorrow I will be unemployed.

I have this sick feeling in the pit of my stomach about the entire situation.

It completely sucks.

I love my job.

Two years ago this week I received a phone call telling me that I was going to be the chosen candidate for this job. On July 16, 2007 I got the official offer. And now, two years later I am cleaning out my office and being forced out of a job I love because of budget cuts.

And it totally sucks.

Sure I've known since January that I wasn't going to have a job as of June 30th....but that doesn't make it any easier. Actually, it made it a whole lot worse. The past 6 months have pretty much sucked here at the office -- it's really difficult to come to work every day, knowing that you won't be here after a certain date. It's hard to stay positive and keep a smile on your face when in reality you really want to say, "Hey, eff you!"

But I remained positive. I smiled. I did my work. I didn't complain. And it didn't make a damn bit of difference.

I still don't have a job after tomorrow, despite several people trying EVERYTHING in their power to save my job.

And so, Wednesday morning I will be filing for unemployment (for the 2nd time in my professional life).

And it sucks.

8 comments:

  1. Wow. Such a hard day.

    That does suck and I'm sorry that you are going through this.

    Good for you for sticking with it and doing a good job until the end.

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  2. Yes, it does suck. I am sorry this is happening to you. You can take a little bit of comfort in knowing that you are NOT alone, it's nothing you personally did.

    I am working at a sinking ship right now--I know my time is coming.

    It really sucks because hubby JUST got back to work at a place where e is making HALF of what he used to, our savings is GONE and We cannot make it if I have to go on unemployment alone. I'm crapping myself, knowing it's inevitable.

    And Unless I am interested inEnlisting in our armed forces, Monster has nothing to offer either. (Do you know they are taking people up to 42 years old? Jeez!!!)

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  3. That absolutely does blow. I'm sorry to hear that, truly.

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  4. I'm so sorry that you are going through this situation. I have never myself been through this, but I watched as my sister did. I know how difficult it can be, so I wish you the best! Keep your head up and your eyes open!

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  5. sentiments from a stranger via blog really fall short, but, i'm sorry. i hope that this situation means that something great is around the corner. i admire you for not saying "eff you" and smiling and doing your job. not many people would do that.

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  6. thanks for all the kind words. :)

    i'm trying to remain positive and keep thinking something better is right around the corner.

    @ trophy life...if you're reading my blog and commenting, i don't consider you a stranger. :) thanks again!

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  7. I have been thinking about you and I am sorry the day is finally here. I will be praying that you are able to find something very soon. Keep your head up.

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  8. Ugh, that is TOUGH. I'm sorry, TLC. Please accept my hug through your blog.

    I will be wishing and hoping that just the right opportunity that is IDEAL for you WILL show up.

    Until then - love and hug those adorable girls of yours. I have a feeling they can lift your spirits.

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