And.... SCENE....
How many re-writes does it take to get to the heart of a post? Hmmm...
I'm stalling.
Cause I don't even have it all sorted out in my mind.
It's been my intention for quite a while to move to Atlanta this summer. I've been looking for jobs, and it's been frustrating. Not even a nibble. I can only assume that part of it is my work history (I keep moving and I'm sure that scares people) and partly because there are 100,000,000,000 people out looking for jobs and partly because I'm not yet local. So I've been thinking and thinking and pondering, but yet knowing that I have a job here and a place to live here and if something doesn't happen, I'll just stay here til something does happen in Atlanta. You know... the safety net.
This morning at about 10:30 I was informed the safety net would be yanked out from under me on July 17th. WF is consolidating their office operations and my job will be... no longer.
So.. that's bad... my job is going away. But it's good, because it's an impetus to REALLY get things moving toward Atlanta. But it's Bad because if I can't find something in Atlanta, I'm really messed up. But it' good because I'll be laid off and there's talk of a severance package AND I'll qualify for unemployment. But it's bad because.. I need to work. But it's...
I honestly... don't know. At this point I'm still reeling a bit.
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OH hugs. hugs hugs hugs hugs.
Don't process it all right now. AND go to my blog, click the associated content button and start freelance writing... I have been making some slowly growing steady cash there. AND you write brilliantly!
xoxo
Thank GOD you were put on perm. At least you will have the severance and COBRA, right?
You can do it Lizzy! Nothing like a kick in the pants to get things moving in the right direction. Something will work out and it will be wonderful! Best wishes.
Oh Gosh! Big changes coming your way! Sometimes things happen so other things can happen. Maybe this is your opportunity to catch that dream in Atlanta;)
(sorry about the job. I know how excited you were when you got the promotion)
Praying, dear Lizzy .. God works in very mysterious ways sometimes. Who knows what this curve will reveal?
Oh good luck girl!
Oh yikes! Breathe deeply! Never good news to get, but God is in control. Hope it's soon great news!
That sucks. I'm sorry you lost your job. But maybe this was just the kick in the butt you needed to move forward in life. Good luck with what's in store for you!
When one door closes...
Good luck!
What? They just hired you! Wow. I'm so sorry to hear that.
Well, that sucks! I think it just means that your Atlanta move is meant to be :) Good luck, I'll keep you in my prayes!
Well that sucks big time. Good luck! I am sure a great opportunity us just around the corner!
So maybe it won't be out of line to ask if there are openings in Atlanta now :-)
Love you and it'll all work out.
Take a deep breath. I'm sorry you lost your job but I am just believing that since God has closed a door, he will now open a window. A huge, beautiful window in Atlanta.
Let me just scream for you:
AAAAARRRRRGGGGGGGGGGGG!
Things will work out. I know it.
"For I know the plans I have for you! Plans to give you a hope and a future, and not to harm you!" Those are the words of our Daddy.
I think this is a good thing. Severance pay and unemployment can hopefully hold you over while you are making the move and looking for a new job. I know it must be really scary. But perhaps there is a reason behind this. And you'll emerge in an even better place than before! Hang in there!
It's good because God isn't surprise and you are the apple of His eye and He knows your name and the number of hairs on your head!
Nothing bad about it! God has got this one in the bag, girl! Trust Him!
talk about conflicted....{HUG} for the stress involved in everything. {HUG}
Oh Lizzy why can't things just go right for you for once. Why can't you just have a job, a place to live and be with your love. Why Why Why?
I have no answers only prayers and hugs.
"I was informed the safety net would be yanked out from under me on July 17th."
I'm sitting here grinning like a loon right now. Wanna know why? Because when I read this I heard the Almighty say, as clearly as if He were sitting next to me, "I AM her safety net, and I'm not going anywhere."
So, bank on that, girlie. He's going to teach us to depend on him at all times even if it kills us, huh? ***grin***
***smoochies***
Maybe it's fate that you will be moving to Atlanta afterall...I am sorry you are going through this.
Big...big hugs!! I know the feeling, I'm going through it right now...last day of school is Tuesday and as of now I have no job for next school year. I keep thinking something is going to happen but it hasn't yet....this could be a good thing for you...Atlanta here you come!!!
I think the universe is trying to tell you it's time for a change. Good luck...change can be so scary! Keep us updated!
It'll all work out...
;)
Sending more than a few positive vibes your way, Lizzy! We just had our 3rd round of layoffs at Our Humble High School. Many are waiting on pins & needles for the axe to fall, if you'll excuse the tremendously mixed metaphor.
If you'd like to brighten your day just a tad, here's a PS: Please don't forget to join our Sunday Funnies with a visit to Sx3 today!
Oh, I feel for ya, Lizzy! Maybe Atlanta will hold more promise, since it's a big city? I really don't know, but good luck!
"Hold me Jesus, cuz i'm shaking like a leaf. You have been King of my glory, won't you be my Prince of Peace."
Why yes, yes HE will.
Step out in faith.......
I'll dedicate my song to you:
"if you say step out on the waters and they say it can't be done, we will fix our eyes on you and we will come."
Praying for you girl!
Now I'm grateful--more than ever--that they took you on full-time all those months ago.
I see God in this. Sometime the view is blurry from our side--but He's there. Working on this. Doing His thing. Trust that, at least.
Woah! Good luck with it all.
You know what they say about when one door closes...but I know it's also scary.
We have a Wachovia/Wells Fargo call center in town, which is a MAJOR employer around here. They have been laying off entire departments without any notice the last few weeks.
It's scary...
...but sometimes when you are forced to make a change, it can be the best thing that happened.
Good luck!
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