Updates on jobs, life and more
Oct 13
Well, it’s been ten days since I got the notice that I’m getting laid off. It’s been an interesting ten days some good, a few bad but over all good. In the last ten days I’ve gotten a lot of projects done at home which feel really really great! I finally got the garage done mostly the way I wanted so it’s all clean and neat and I can really use it to quilt and do other projects. I’ve been cleaning the house a bit too, keeping the laundry done and I think the most fun, making dinners for Eric. It’s been really nice to take this time, take a break from everything and get some distance on the environment at work.
You know I’ve been thinking a lot about my work in the last 6 years and being shown the door, so to speak for a company that I’ve given a lot to. On some level I am upset, I mean who wants to loose their job because of “efficiency efforts”. Honestly though, I’m fine with it. I really feel like I got the better end of the deal. I have a great opportunity to expand my opportunities and work for another company and do the things I like and learn new things too. I’m not too worried about finding a job at the moment because I’ve been getting calls every day from companies wanting to interview and talk to me. A few are contracted jobs but most are permanent jobs. It’s actually exciting to look at the different options out there. I’ll keep you updated on things when I know more but right now it’s the phone interview stage and a few face-to-face interviews.
The support, kindness and offers for help have been AMAZING! I think it’s times like this that you really know who your friends are and who your support system is. I so appreciate the phone calls, emails and IM’s to see how we’re doing. Honestly, I really think we should be fine. I’ve got opportunities here in Portland and Eric’s working for a great company so things couldn’t be better. OK a full time job for me would be good but I’m sure that will come with time.
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I focus on developing creative and innovative training solutions in my job, specifically looking for opportunities to utilize social media, informal learning, mobile strategies, and cutting edge solutions.
In my personal life I enjoy wine touring with my husband and friends. In addition, I enjoy scrapbooking, sewing, knitting, and making/enjoying great food. 
