A Challenging Day

So far I only know of one friend who has been affected by the Microsoft layoffs but I am concerned there will be more. And even one is one too many because I know she's in shock right now. And I hate that. Although I really do believe these things can lead to more interesting options in life.

 

At one point I worked for a company that was merged into the parent company. I was not layed off but my job was affected. After 3 months under the new regime I marched into HR and asked them to lay me off. And they agreed. My job had changed so much and in ways I hated. It was one of the best things I ever did.

 

I took a whole year off. I loved it! And when it was time I found new work. My timing was not great. There was a big local layoff about the time I started looking for a new job. But there's always opportunity if you look. And talk to people and have the abiity to re-imagine yourself.

 

So I know this friend will be fine. She's scrappy. Still it's hard to go through. And I'm wondering who else has been affected.

 

And it was a jam packed work day. But I guess that was good. No time to dwell. Little emergencies that eventually were solved.

 

So now I will sit back.

 

Done