The Day After Being Informed

Yesterday morning, just before 9:30 a.m., I was informed that my position at The Company has been eliminated. I was given the opportunity of working the next two weeks. For that, I am appreciative. I didn't cry. I didn't even feel very upset. I thanked my superior for the considerations that were given to me. He told me to take the day off so that I could absorb this news and so that my co-workers could do the same. I called my husband and told him the news and he decided to take the afternoon off. I went home, let the dog out, made myself a cup of tea, and made some phone calls to some key people in my work life. It was a beautiful, sunny day outside and I intended to enjoy it.

My husband came home and we went to lunch and discussed the situation. I was a little concerned about adding to his stress level. He told me he was relieved. This (being let go) has been hanging over my head for a very long time. To say it has taken a toll on my health is an understatement. It feels like the weight of the world has been lifted from my shoulders! Yes, really. We both agree that I will find the right job for me in time, but there is no particular hurry.

I'm glad, in a way, that I have two weeks left to work. My mind is racing right now with things I need to do here at home now that I have the time. Shampooing the dog, getting the pets to the vet for checkups, walking the dog, putting pictures up on the family room wall, having a garage sale, meeting friends for lunch, listening to music in my family room and being able to sing along, planting flowers, and maybe having a vegetable garden.

So ends my employment with The Company for which I have been a loyal associate for twelve-and-a-quarter years. I won't waste my time commiserating about the reasons I was let go. It was time. It happened the way I wanted it to happen. On to bigger and better things. When one door closes, another opens.

I don't think the wierdness will happen until that first week I'm home when everyone else is gone to work. I'll fill my days with plenty to do, especially at first.