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Time for the internal pep-talk...

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Shared on Mon, 11/02/2009 - 12:44

I will find out in an hour an a half what is up with my job. I mean, I already know - it's done next summer. But, this will make it official. Real. I've run through the emotions in my brain probably 100 times and I feel like I've made peace with it. I have a great network with some very well connected people. I work in healthcare IT - a field positioned to grow. I've got a good education and blah, blah, blah. But sometimes when you think you're mentally prepared for something, it becomes real, and you realize you weren't.

So here's my pep-talk to not get angry, to not cry (at least not in the presence of my co-workers), to keep positive and consider this an opportunity - because shit is about to be real.

 

Comments

Zikan's picture
Submitted by Zikan on Mon, 11/02/2009 - 18:28
So?!? Are you going to make us wait for a whole 'nother blog to find what what happened? Some of us are on pins and needles here! :)
FreynApThyr's picture
Submitted by FreynApThyr on Mon, 11/02/2009 - 19:09
I had to spend about seven months in an acquired brokerage firm in order to preserve a pretty sweet severance package and it was a mixed blessing. Working in a place that you were absolutely certain had no long-term future that you used to like sucked. Knowing that as long as I kept my pants on I could get away with just about anything else was liberating. Keep your pants on girl. This too shall pass.
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Submitted by doorgunnerjgs on Mon, 11/02/2009 - 20:39
Good luck to you! Having spent 40 years in IT and then being let go two years before I had planned on retiring, I know your pain. (My job went to India) Network to the fullest and unless they have a REAL good reason (mucho dollars) for you to stick it out 'til the bitter end, jump as soon as you can. If for no other reason than it might give them some problems.
pearly_54's picture
Submitted by pearly_54 on Tue, 11/03/2009 - 06:07
Chin up, Tara! Even tho you are prepared, it will hit you like a ton of bricks. We are here for you. And, like all the others, I believe you will be ok and find something else very quickly.
Fish66's picture
Submitted by Fish66 on Mon, 11/02/2009 - 12:56
That sucks. On the bright side yu may have enough time to find a new one. I wish ya luck.
Lbsutke's picture
Submitted by Lbsutke on Mon, 11/02/2009 - 13:04
the initial meeting and the last day were the hardest for me. time in between was meh, but it seemed like the little things really started to get to me. Hand in there T, you will be fine.
TANK's picture
Submitted by TANK on Mon, 11/02/2009 - 13:06
The sooner you start looking for a new gig the better. Even healthcare which you would think would be a lifer type job have been hit with these shitty times. Not hat you're 'old' either but companies are favoring hiring cheap green out of school labor right now over seasoned vets for higher dollars too, that's the problem i'm running into a lot right now. They can hire some kid for 1/2 to 1/3rd what my asking price is. Anyway good luck, sounds like you already know what's about to hit so just get out there looking. Maybe you'll be able to find something before your time there is done.
darth_chibius's picture
Submitted by darth_chibius on Mon, 11/02/2009 - 13:15
IT'S A JOB
killthrash's picture
Submitted by killthrash on Mon, 11/02/2009 - 13:29
You work in Healthcare IT? I'm an independent consultant in the same field. What do you do in the field?
Caesar's picture
Submitted by Caesar on Mon, 11/02/2009 - 13:50
sex sells, wait wrong blog lol kidding anyways, you will be fine.
ekattan's picture
Submitted by ekattan on Mon, 11/02/2009 - 14:08
Don't worry Tara. God closes a door but he always opens a window. I have no doubt that something better will come along. Best wishes.
ForensicsPhreak's picture
Submitted by ForensicsPhreak on Mon, 11/02/2009 - 14:54
Rough girl. I know you're too good at what you do to be out there long. I know I ain't exactly on great terms with "The Man" but I'll be prayin for ya.
wilderz's picture
Submitted by wilderz on Mon, 11/02/2009 - 17:03
Hey Tara, You'll land on your feet. You seem to be very smart, and driven. Healthcare is a great field to be in. Try sending your resume' to some places here in Florida. Old people grow on trees down here. Seriously.
kewljoe's picture
Submitted by kewljoe on Mon, 11/02/2009 - 17:47
best wishes GL!!

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