Free!
Despite no longer having a job, I am not freaking out about it. I think I must have mentally prepared myself over the last month or so, considering the state of the economy and what I knew of firm economics. While slightly sad, I was not surprised. It’s sad because over the last five years, that’s all I did. That’s all I know! To have to throw myself back on the market is strange. It’s like being in a long-term relationship and with the new single status, you’re not sure what to do with yourself.
I’m very fortunate to have worked for a company of such great people though. As soon as I let the news spread that it was my last day, people sent emails of well wishes, as well as job opportunities! At times, it seemed like a lonely place to work because of the nature of each engagement. I was on small teams and spent very little time in the office. It felt like I didn’t know anyone, but now I see that it just gave opportunity to meet more people.
Anyway, I’m moving forward. I’ve not yet decided what my exact plans are, but for now, they involve a few interviews. I know that I could easily take time off to study and travel somewhere new and exciting, but I’d like to at least put my frame of mind back into that mode. At first I might not find what I want, but I’ll not know till I try, right?
Yeah, I’m an optimist.
PS – I’ve told the parents. They didn’t act very surprised or were they very upset. I think I mentally prepared them well in advance.
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