What a difference a few days makes...one day you think you have a problem and then a few days later you realize one aspect of your problem is gone but have gained a whole other one.
Time management is a daily problem which I, like so many others, suffer from. There is the constant challenge of trying to juggle a full time job, part time school, family functions, time with friends, social activities and on and on it goes....we all know the drill.
How to manage making time for it all was on my mind all last week but fast forward to Friday morning and I had a whole new problem to deal with. Thursday afternoon I got a lovely email from HR requesting a meeting at 11am on Friday morning. Hmmm what could that mean? Since in my three years with the firm I had never received such a request my curiosity was aroused and I was pretty sure we were not going to be discussing where I will be vacationing this year over muffins.
While I found it in very poor taste to send that email and cause a night of unnecessary added stress to a person's life, it actually worked out well cause when that 11am meeting occurred I was quite prepared for the times are hard, restructuring and position being eliminated speech. I took it all in unbelievably well and by 11:40 am I had packed it all up and strolled out to start the weekend with a smile on my face...the work aspect factor of my time management problem was now gone, but now have the new problem of trying to find a job when they are extremely scarce.
I had been so unhappy there for quite some time so now I feel a wonderful sense of relief about never having to deal with one particular person ever again in my life. The fact that after three years I felt no real sadness proves I had felt no connection or loyalty to the company which I knew all along...the complete opposite of how I felt leaving my last company. I had also become stagnant there so maybe this is a blessing in disguise. Everything for a reason. Maybe this is my time to figure out what I really want to do and where I want to do it...guess in my 30's I should know that but I still don't. So many things have entered my mind in the past few days but guess it will take a bit to focus.
Now my number one problem to solve is getting back into the work force. I already have some things in line to start but this could be a long haul and process and something I will be working on for awhile. Bright side is I am fortunate enough to not have a family to support so luckier than most in that aspect. Always keeping it on the bright side, what else can you do?
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It is fortunate that you saw the positive aspects of losing your occupation. Such an attitude will be of primary importance in getting you through this situation. And I must admit, the availability of time is quite appealing, and I hope you dedicate yourself to acquiring a job where you can be happy. It's encouraging to hear you have a couple things in line.
ReplyDeleteI must tell you from experience, the thought of having more time available is wonderful but it loses it's appeal after two weeks. I hope you'll manage your time and channel your energies towards a productive act.
I am both sorry and happy for you. I know how it feels to be jobless. I was unemployed for about 3 months. Of course it is a problem since there is no money coming in, just spending increases. However, after a few days i actually enjoyed staying home, sleeping in, getting lots of things, that were waiting for me to find time for them, done. I told my boyfriend that I wouldn't mind being a "housewife" =]. Also, I realized that I started to do a lot better in school, well I guess that is because I finally had time to study. But I found a job within 2 months, so relaxing days ended.
ReplyDeleteBut now, me and my boyfriend exchanged roles. He just lost his job, and is staying home. And with a job market it can last quite some time.
I guess we all should be as positive as you are. Everyone goes through that stage at one point or another, and nowadays its even normal..
So I wish you to enjoy this time while you can and good luck finding a job!
I admire your positive attitude and wish you loads of luck. Like you said, you weren't very happy working there and it was probably something that you wouldn't have done yourself, at least now. I too wish that something similiar would happen to me. I need a change and don't really know were to start. I've been working the same job for nearly 3 years and have had enough. It's tough when you have a limited schedule being a student. However, enjoy your time for now and things generally work out for the best.
ReplyDeleteI agree with the post above. i think your attitude is really admirable and refreshing. i cannot personally fully understand the boredom of 3 years in a job you don't like, as i've never been in such a position. However, it is definitely a great fear of mine for when i graduate and do take on a full time job. i think that the difficult current financial situation might even be a good thing for you. it may force you to broaden your search, and maybe even come across a type of job you would not have seen yourself going for. Even if that is not the case, the time off will surely be a well-needed break, and may give you the time to truly think about what it is you DO want to do. Best of luck, and i look forward to reading about your progress.
ReplyDeleteI completely agree with the time management thing. It's hard to balance everything at having alot on your plate can also make you less productive or not as efficient as you would want to be in any one particular thing. Sorry to hear you lost your job that has to suck but hey that just leaves time for you to find a better fit for you.
ReplyDeleteI am sorry to hear that you lost your job but not so sorry because it was a job you hated. I unfortunately lost a job i really liked a few years ago and i am working at won I don't like as much. I think their is nothing worse than to work at a job and with people that you don't like. I have heard many successful people say that one of the keys to success is to do a job you really love. I had a similar experience like you, I quickly adapted to sleeping late and my grades also started to improve. I can tell by your attitude that you will be just fine and you will find a job that you like a lot more.
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