Over the past few months, I've been surprised at the number of threads relating to people losing their jobs. Well, I've had lots of compassion for all of those who did because it's tough when losing a position that you may have enjoyed - and it's also even tougher to live without any income coming in.
Well, yesterday was my day. I received my notice at 1:00 P.M. and had the rest of the afternoon to pack up my things and say my goodbyes. I had 16 years invested in the company that I worked for. While initially only slightly shocked, I had complete compusure when I was being told and was quite objective with the comments that I had to make. The work environment that I've been in has been less than ideal for the past few years, so the separation isn't all that painful. I received a decent severance package, so I guess the terms of my departure couldn't be any better. Additionally, I live in an area where the unemployment rate is about 3% - unfortunately, I'm in the IT field where very few new jobs are being created. However, I do have my 4-year degree in CIS along with a lot of good and solid IT experience. Additionally, I have a 3-month package with a very good employment trainer/teacher/headhunter group I plan to take complete advantage of their services.
In hindsight, maybe I stayed too long at the company. Many people change positions quite frequently nowadays. However, what's done is done.
I guess I won't directly name my company, but we we're #2 in the Fortune 500 rankings - right behind Wal-Mart. Also, I'll no longer have to feel guilty when I buy my gasoline from Texaco, Shell, Citgo, Chevron, Sheetz, BP Amoco or some of the other competitors out there.
"Today is the first day of the rest of my life." - Now, to get on with it.
Well, yesterday was my day. I received my notice at 1:00 P.M. and had the rest of the afternoon to pack up my things and say my goodbyes. I had 16 years invested in the company that I worked for. While initially only slightly shocked, I had complete compusure when I was being told and was quite objective with the comments that I had to make. The work environment that I've been in has been less than ideal for the past few years, so the separation isn't all that painful. I received a decent severance package, so I guess the terms of my departure couldn't be any better. Additionally, I live in an area where the unemployment rate is about 3% - unfortunately, I'm in the IT field where very few new jobs are being created. However, I do have my 4-year degree in CIS along with a lot of good and solid IT experience. Additionally, I have a 3-month package with a very good employment trainer/teacher/headhunter group I plan to take complete advantage of their services.
In hindsight, maybe I stayed too long at the company. Many people change positions quite frequently nowadays. However, what's done is done.
I guess I won't directly name my company, but we we're #2 in the Fortune 500 rankings - right behind Wal-Mart. Also, I'll no longer have to feel guilty when I buy my gasoline from Texaco, Shell, Citgo, Chevron, Sheetz, BP Amoco or some of the other competitors out there.
"Today is the first day of the rest of my life." - Now, to get on with it.
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