Lost: One (1) job. Answered to the name of Social Media Manager. Last seen in a comfortable chair in a much-colder-than-necessary-windowless office. Often seen consulting with friendly co-workers and employers in order to continually improve our services. Paycheck seems to have wandered off, too. I tried to call but the phone goes unanswered.
Found: One (1) even-more-incredibly-positive-and-supportive-than-I-ever-imagined husband. More time to do schoolwork and freelance. A more impressive, well-rounded resume than I realized. An established network of local connections. Clarity for the future. A fresh start. Sanity. Saturdays.
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Have you told you lately that I love you? I love the way you wrote this and I love the way you have looked at this change in your life. Oh brain twin, what would I do without your positivity?
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I’m sorry to hear about your job. This is the time you are free to do whatever it is you’ve always wanted to do. To take a big leap. To do something you’ve only dreamed. To take a path you might not have wandered down. Whatever that is, I am sure its going to be amazing and I can’t wait to read about it.
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One amazing thing I have seen through all of the layoffs that have happened over the past year is the amount of positivity that has come out of it. People get laid off, and they take it as an opportunity to re-examine their paths in life, try out new things, take risks they never would have taken before and just reeelax.
With D’s help, you will make the best of this situation!
PS Maybe you should think about making a vision board too
Oh I’m so sorry Erica! You are amazing, and I’m sure you’ll find another amazing gig soon. And in the mean time, relax where you can… and come visit me! =)
You will find a beautiful way through this, I’m excited to see where this takes you <3
So impressed with your attitude on this. I truly believe that people who maintain an outlook like this are the ones who will have no problems finding something bigger and better in the future! You go girl!
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Madame, you have not been without one-two-or three jobs at the same time since I can’t remember when! You deserve a bit of a break to get that education finished, without total exhaustion! Sounds like you are off to a good start- just make sure your inside voice listens to your blogging voice!
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Wow Eri I am so sorry. I know how much you loved your job, and if I am correct, your bosses were friends of yours? So I cannot imagine how difficult the situation must be.
I agree with everyone, what a great opportunity to start fresh!! It seems like you are trying your best to keep a positive spin on it! I hope it stays that way! Love you!
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really like how you wrote this post erica! sorry to hear about the job
I think you should definitely think about teaching snowboarding this winter! I hear they are going to be short one instructor
I was going to ask if point #1 meant what I thought it did, but obviously it does.
Sorry to hear that Erica. Things always end up on the plus side for good people, so I don’t think you have anything to worry about. I’ve been in your place before.
I will see you on Saturday I take it?
Teaching snowboarding sounds like a great idea! Hopefully your husband’s supportiveness extends to driving you out to Cobble, and he could use it as a chance to learn to board himself.
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Thanks for all your support! Really makes a girl feel good. Yes Mom, I deserve a break for a bit, and as to snowboarding, that did run through my head – the only difficulty is the transportation issue.
Kevin, yes, I will be there Saturday. Looking forward to it
I think your attitude and positivity are amazing! Like other people have said here, this is a great opportunity. And you’re definitely not alone in getting a break from working…you’re in good company
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Oh no, I’m so sorry to hear it, but I do have to say, this is one of the cutest posts ever. I love how you wrote it and even the photo is so great.
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I’m really sorry Erica
I’ve been there and it’s hard, but it is an opportunity to start fresh. Your positivity about it is admirable. Stay strong!