As I have mentioned, I am in the process of a serious job search. The urgency was only escalated last Thursday when I received my termination notice. I knew it was coming and I really had no hope for being secure until the initial May 9th date stated in the WARN notice. However, with that said it was not any last shocking to realize I'm now a part of the 13.5 million unemployed Americans. Like holy shit, right?!
I have been on more interviews than I care to count and have started to receive the rejection letters. You know..."the it was such a pleasure to meet you, but we have decided to hire someone else." I am excited to report I had a good interview with a firm I'd very much enjoy working for on Monday and references have been provided. Please keep your fingers crossed. I mean there are shoes I want to buy.
In the meantime, there is a small piece of me that has enjoyed this time all to myself. Let's keep in mind it hasn't quite been a week and I'm getting anxious already. I get up around 8:00 am and then get a workout in. I then bake like it's my new job and wait for The Thinker to come home.
I enjoy having the time and desire to hit the gym again. Fingers crossed I get back to the pre-Thinker weight and size. I find that in times of great stress the gym has proved to be my sanctuary. It's almost like I need to feel the burn of my muscles, the stitch in my side and the sweat trickling down my back. I need to feel that in order to confirm I'm still alive and that I have control over something.
I have also started meditating, but I think I need to head back to guided meditations. Such a shame I don't have a job, which provides those as a benefit. Guess it's true - you never realize how good you have some things until they're gone.
Anyways, right now I've learned sometimes you just have to roll with it. We'll see how long I maintain that little attitude.
3 comments:
Enjoy your time off. Take advantage of it while you can. Take this opportunity "to learn how to rest and play".
Jerry, there is no doubt that I need to learn to rest and play. However, it would be a lot easier to swallow if I had made the choice to walk away rather than the firm laying me off. I'm really stressed about $$$. I have worked since I was 15 and this sitting around without a paycheck coming is stressful. But I'll try.
It is definitely much harder when you are laid off rather than quitting. I found it a severe blow to my ego, among other things. But, we have to take advantages of opportunities when they present themselves...and remember, you have The Thinker now -- your number 1 support system.
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