Downsized

Tuesday, June 12, 2007 1:24 PM

For several months, I have posted that I was "working" about 20 hours a week in my job that is supposed to be 40 hours a week. Well, the hammer dropped yesterday and I was downsized. Laid off. The furniture company simply couldn't support 2 full time office workers. There is only enough work for one, and I didn't have the seniority. People in DC just aren't buying the hyper expensive furniture they once were.
I am thankful that my boss clearly spelled out that it had nothing to do with my performance. He has always been pleased with my dedication to his company. He will be giving me a glowing letter of rec, and other managers were equally flattering. I am also grateful he waited to let me go until Kevin got a job.
The next 72 hours will find me scurrying to find a new position. We can't afford for me to be out of work for very long. My 2 weeks' severance pay won't last very long, especially as we were on the edge due to Kevin's unemployment.
Please keep me in your thoughts as I struggle to find a job in this tough market, against the flood of college students looking for jobs as well. *hugs* to my Browncoat family.

COMMENTS: 5

Back to Blog Roll