Wednesday, May 11, 2011

Leaving the Nest

A while back a friend suggested I might enjoy pursuing an alternate career path, but I balked, because I had a job that kept me busy.  How quickly things can change!

Yesterday as I was leaving work, the preschool director asked if we could talk for a couple of minutes.  She started the conversation by saying "I have some bad news".  The word on the street was that preschool enrollment for next year was down, so I braced myself, figuring that she was going to tell me I wouldn't have a job after the end of this year.  However, when she told me that they didn't need me any more as of today, I was shocked!  I wasn't the only one getting a pink slip.  Every classroom that had two assistants was losing one, and several non-classroom positions were being eliminated.  Even the after-hours cleaning lady was going!

I managed to hold it together during our brief conversation, but the rest of the day I alternated between being angry, sad, and even a bit excited.  I'm fortunate that we don't have to rely on my earnings for everyday living expenses, so I can take my time and figure out what type of job I want.  Just like the mother bird who practices tough love so her babies will learn how to fly,  this might be a much-needed positive kick in the pants.

The last time I was laid off from a job was 30 ago, when I was in college. The place I worked was bought by a new company, whose first order of business was replacing the entire staff.  However, that dismissal set off a chain of events that led to meeting Hubby Tony.  I know something good will happen this time too.  I just have to wait and find out what it is.

8 comments:

  1. You are so right. When one door closes, another one opens.

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  2. What fun this could turn out to be...great attitude. Didn't you just discover how good you were at tech set up? Hope it goes well with finding something new.

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  3. With your interests and abilities, I look forward to hearing what you discover.

    BTW, the question you asked about what the goose was in; it's a field of henbit/dead nettle weeds.

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  4. I'm so sorry you are going through this. My thoughts are with you.

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  5. Good for you, Kathy! I'm sorry you're going through this right now, but glad you're thinking of it as an opportunity for seeing another door opening somewhere.

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  6. Everything happens for a reason and I love your attitude towards no longer working where you were. Something bigger and better I'm sure is in your future. Positive attracts positive... keep those positive energies and whatever is supposed to transpire will.

    Enjoy your Sunday!

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  7. I'm sorry to hear that! I'm sure something else will come along, but it's always a bit of a shock.

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  8. I am sorry and yet congratulations on seeing the opportunity for growth :) I hope you find something that you love to do!

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