Such an interesting day...

[AuburnMeg]

So.

I've talked to a few of you about how I don't really trust the management at the company that I've been working for. I was told about a month ago that everyone's positions would be terminated after around 18 months, but I've said from that day that I wouldn't put it past them to do something crazy before then.

I don't have a job now. On the one hand, it kind of sucks that I have to find something else now. On the other, I hated that job. Plus, at least now I know that I'm a pretty good judge of character since I saw this coming a long time ago. Shady people. Boo.

I really see this as a blessing in disguise though. I've been wanting to quit for a long time, and because of the seniority I've built up there, I've been very hesitant to leave. Now someone else has just made for me the decision that I should have made a long time ago, and I'll be paid for 18 weeks instead of leaving with nothing. Yay for that.

Anyhoo...my point in saying all of this is that if you guys have a spare second, I'd appreciate you saying a little prayer for me. I'm not worried because I know that God will provide for me. It's more a question of where I should go next. This opens up a lot of doors for me, and I just want to make sure that I go in the right direction.

ETA: You might also want to pray that I'll chill with the anger. Because I'm pretty infuriated about that way everything was handled. I tend to be opinionated, so this stellar management felt the need to stand over my shoulder while I gathered my belongings. Then they called a meeting, wouldn't let me say goodbye to anyone, and escorted me out to my car because they were afraid that I would make a scene. So incredibly ridiculous because that's not my style at all. Anger.

 

[Marycita]

I'm so glad you are seeing this as a blessing!

Praying for ya Meg!!

 

[Stravinsk]

will do.

 

[AuburnMeg]

Thanks guys. Much appreciated!

 

[jameseb]

Megs!!


Well, I'm sorry to hear about that, and even more sorry to hear how they dishonorably watched over and escorted you out. That is just tacky. I had that happen once too... unfortunately for them they didn't realize that being treated that way would encourage me to make a scene.

I'll certainly pray for ya.

 

[ulu]

this stellar management felt the need to stand over my shoulder while I gathered my belongings. Then they called a meeting, wouldn't let me say goodbye to anyone, and escorted me out to my car because they were afraid that I would make a scene. .

Sorry to hear of your losing the job.

This escorting out etc is pretty standard though isn't it? Where I work, on ships, they generally tell you in the morning that you're fired, post security at your cabin door until you pack, then escort you off the ship to a shuttle to the airport, for a flight to your home country they've purchased (usually at less than decent rates)and deducted from your pay.

 

[AuburnMeg]

Sorry to hear of your losing the job.

This escorting out etc is pretty standard though isn't it? Where I work, on ships, they generally tell you in the morning that you're fired, post security at your cabin door until you pack, then escort you off the ship to a shuttle to the airport, for a flight to your home country they've purchased (usually at less than decent rates)and deducted from your pay.

It may be standard some places, but it's not standard there. I was the only one let go, but I was the only one escorted out.

ETA:Ahhhh. This is what I get for posting from my phone. I WASN'T the only one let go.

 

[ulu]

That bites.

 

[AuburnMeg]

Megs!!


Well, I'm sorry to hear about that, and even more sorry to hear how they dishonorably watched over and escorted you out. That is just tacky. I had that happen once too... unfortunately for them they didn't realize that being treated that way would encourage me to make a scene.

I'll certainly pray for ya.

I didn't even see this earlier! Thanks, Eric!

Haha, it would be interesting to see you make a scene about something!

 

[jameseb]

I didn't even see this earlier! Thanks, Eric!

Haha, it would be interesting to see you make a scene about something!

Tom Cruise in Jerry Macguire... I'd just seen it at the theater before I was "let go" from the office... he inspired me.


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Hope you are doing good though

 

[deliciousBass]

18 weeks? Not too shabby

I wish I could get fired *sigh* I work for the government so it takes like 2 years of paperwork/evidence of misconduct to fire somebody.

 

[deliciousBass]

In fact, one of my coworkers was a labor relations specialist with my agency.. she told me stories of how hard it is to fire ppl.

For example, one employee was caught drunk masturbating in the closet of his office. Yeaaah, they didn't fire him. He claimed he had a "sex addiction" lols

 

[Tink]

Excited for the opportunities God is bringing your way, lady!

 

[AuburnMeg]

Hope you are doing good though

Oh, I'm fine. I'm at my parents' house for the weekend (or the week since it's not like I have anything else to do now), and I've been trying to use the whole, "I've had a bad day. I just lost my job," thing, but it's not working since I can't wipe the smile off of my face. I'm a little bit ecstatic.

18 weeks? Not too shabby

I wish I could get fired *sigh* I work for the government so it takes like 2 years of paperwork/evidence of misconduct to fire somebody.

I didn't actually do anything wrong. It wasn't performance based or anything. We were overstaffed, which I knew already. I just don't like the way everything happened.

In fact, one of my coworkers was a labor relations specialist with my agency.. she told me stories of how hard it is to fire ppl.

For example, one employee was caught drunk masturbating in the closet of his office. Yeaaah, they didn't fire him. He claimed he had a "sex addiction" lols

That's insane!

Excited for the opportunities God is bringing your way, lady!

Thanks, girl! I'm excited too! So happy to be out of there!

 

[kevlite2020]

Tom Cruise in Jerry Macguire... I'd just seen it at the theater before I was "let go" from the office... he inspired me.


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Hope you are doing good though

I like the scene of all of them quitting in the movie half-baked, although I'd probably get banned for posting that clip hahaha

 

[Revived]

I will definitely pray for you Meg!

If it's any consolation I was affected by a layoff in '08 and, in retrospect, it was an absolute blessing!! I believe God is looking for a response when these things happen in our lives and ultimately, I chose to praise him and to eagerly anticipate the next chapter. I know you'll do the same and wind up stronger and even more at peace as a result.