My ass was laid off on Friday! I wish I could have recorded my face because I was completely and utterly surprised. My boss pulled a good one: he knew for a while and overshared that there would be layoffs, but went ahead and gave me a bonus and a positive performance review. And then, he set up a fake meeting with the head of our LA office and told me. The head of our LA office didn't bother to turn on his video (weird? was it pre-planned?) and I literally had my to-do list, and was ready to take notes when I heard something about someone being laid off. And then, it was ME!
So, at first I was shocked but then I realized how boring and slow my job had become...there just wasn't enough work. Plain and simple. And now, day 2 of official unemployment, I woke up much earlier then normal and am dancing a literal jig (once I get my bra on) and have a new to-do list (food stamps! FSA! Debt Relief!).
I'm happy happy happy in a way I haven't felt in a long time.
This kick in the butt will force me to get out of my LA apartment and settle into Ohio for a while.
PLUS, my dad leaves tomorrow for Florida so I can have the whole house to myself for a bit.
(I mean, he's good company but he's a definite personality, and girlfriend likes her quiet sometimes.)
I'm trying to think of it like a writing retreat--and the setting is certainly perfect for that. A cabin in the woods with great views, a fireplace, affordable (free) and time to save some much-needed cash.
It'll be a self-imposed period of austerity.
Anyway, have to sort out taxxes, unemployment, job hunting, etc but for now I"M FREE!!!!
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