Changing Lanes, Taking an Exit , & On the Side of the Road
Changing Lanes
I am going to be straight forward for this part of my entry:
2 years and 3 weeks with AT&T-SE (BellSouth) are over.
Things at work have been headed towards an interchange; termination, promotion, or resignation.
I came back to work on the 26th to what was a normal day. I had overtime at 7:45a so I went in a little early. I around 11:00a I was taken aside by one of my union stewards. The company approached the union about several people asking them to resign. For me their settlement was 3 weeks pay, $1000 in settlement, the chance to be rehire-able in any position other than sales, and uncontested unemployment benefits.
Given the environment I have been in at work that was the best option. Had I chosen not take the settlement form the company I would be working until about 3 weeks into January and been terminated for performance and been un-rehire-able anywhere within the company, or look for a promotion in the company by bidding on jobs with guys that have 5+ yrs in seniority. At least this way I have an opportunity to get paid without the work and not lose out on other jobs within the company.
Taking an Exit
As my previous entries have shown the past several weeks have been hard not knowing how things between John and I were. I talked to John a few times the past few weeks, but Saturday morning I woke up to a phone call. John had just landed in New Orleans form Dallas and was coming to see me. I explained to him what had happened with my job and he told me about how things were going with his job.
As it is now, I have no job, no income in a few weeks, and I have to move out of my apt by the end of January. John has to move to Dallas from Houston is looking for a roommate, and is going to be going at the end of January. I also have a chance to go back to school @ UT-A which was one of the first schools I wanted to go to.
Initially when John proposed the idea I was a little afraid and nervous, I still wasn’t sure where things stood. He got to Baton Rouge about 9:30a and we went to get breakfast with Chris. He came back to my apt, did a little work on his computer and then took a nap. It was about 4:30 when we both woke up, I brought John to the lady that cuts my hair and then I went to Centerville to visit with his family.
Last night John and I had a few beers and got to talk, and I finally got the resolution I needed. Spending time with him has really helped me put a lot of uncertain things back into perspective. John has also been helping me further my advancement towards living in Dallas, bringing to my attention the many benefits of staying with him and possibilities for personal advancement.
Given the chance, I believe it would be overall better for what I would like to do in life. It would certainly open a lot of doors that I haven’t had the chance to unlock just yet. The only situation I must deal with is helping Chris find a place to stay. He came to me looking for a roof over his head while he got on his feet.
On the Side of the Road
I’ve know Chris for a little over a year now. We met through some interesting circumstances, and I’ve helped him deal with a lot of things that have gone on in the past year. During this last 6 months he moved back to Alexandria after taking a semester off of school, he had asked me when I would be living on my own again and if he could stay with me. At the end of November I found that Bret and Merc my current roommates were moving out into their own apt, Chris asked if he could stay for a few weeks while they were moving out, which I was cool with.
He came to my apt the 1st week of Dec, It wasn’t until this last Wednesday I took my resignation. The past few weeks I have been looking into an apt or a house for because the current apt I am in, the management company wants to raise my rent to $725. I was looking for a 2 bedroom, something kinda bigger but not much and in a different part of town. Looking around I haven’t had much success given my work schedule. Before I resigned it was hard to go look and see places when they were open.
I didn’t quite except to being not working so soon, and it was only once I kind of hinted at the idea to Chris I might move somewhere other than Baton Rouge that I realized he wasn’t looking for just a few weeks but something a little more long term and thats what i am dealing with now. Now given my history with people, I like to help when I can, and in his case it wasn’t about money, just a place to stay; now I feel bad for inviting him to stay with me only to tell him that I want to move elsewhere far from where I am now.
I am sure he will prolly understand, but I feel he maybe a little upset with me. I hate to make people feel like I am letting them down, which isn’t my intention, however, given the pace of events and the time line I am working with, it’s only prudent that I be straightforward, even if it results in a little bit of emotional exchange. I told myself I want to move forward, I don’t want to take a step back; I just hope this doesn’t damage the friendship I have with Chris.
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I’m in Centerville for another night with John. I’m off to sleep. It is now New Years Eve and in less than 24 hours a new day, a new year, and a new beginning is going to arrive.
~+>Blue
I am going to be straight forward for this part of my entry:
2 years and 3 weeks with AT&T-SE (BellSouth) are over.
Things at work have been headed towards an interchange; termination, promotion, or resignation.
I came back to work on the 26th to what was a normal day. I had overtime at 7:45a so I went in a little early. I around 11:00a I was taken aside by one of my union stewards. The company approached the union about several people asking them to resign. For me their settlement was 3 weeks pay, $1000 in settlement, the chance to be rehire-able in any position other than sales, and uncontested unemployment benefits.
Given the environment I have been in at work that was the best option. Had I chosen not take the settlement form the company I would be working until about 3 weeks into January and been terminated for performance and been un-rehire-able anywhere within the company, or look for a promotion in the company by bidding on jobs with guys that have 5+ yrs in seniority. At least this way I have an opportunity to get paid without the work and not lose out on other jobs within the company.
Taking an Exit
As my previous entries have shown the past several weeks have been hard not knowing how things between John and I were. I talked to John a few times the past few weeks, but Saturday morning I woke up to a phone call. John had just landed in New Orleans form Dallas and was coming to see me. I explained to him what had happened with my job and he told me about how things were going with his job.
As it is now, I have no job, no income in a few weeks, and I have to move out of my apt by the end of January. John has to move to Dallas from Houston is looking for a roommate, and is going to be going at the end of January. I also have a chance to go back to school @ UT-A which was one of the first schools I wanted to go to.
Initially when John proposed the idea I was a little afraid and nervous, I still wasn’t sure where things stood. He got to Baton Rouge about 9:30a and we went to get breakfast with Chris. He came back to my apt, did a little work on his computer and then took a nap. It was about 4:30 when we both woke up, I brought John to the lady that cuts my hair and then I went to Centerville to visit with his family.
Last night John and I had a few beers and got to talk, and I finally got the resolution I needed. Spending time with him has really helped me put a lot of uncertain things back into perspective. John has also been helping me further my advancement towards living in Dallas, bringing to my attention the many benefits of staying with him and possibilities for personal advancement.
Given the chance, I believe it would be overall better for what I would like to do in life. It would certainly open a lot of doors that I haven’t had the chance to unlock just yet. The only situation I must deal with is helping Chris find a place to stay. He came to me looking for a roof over his head while he got on his feet.
On the Side of the Road
I’ve know Chris for a little over a year now. We met through some interesting circumstances, and I’ve helped him deal with a lot of things that have gone on in the past year. During this last 6 months he moved back to Alexandria after taking a semester off of school, he had asked me when I would be living on my own again and if he could stay with me. At the end of November I found that Bret and Merc my current roommates were moving out into their own apt, Chris asked if he could stay for a few weeks while they were moving out, which I was cool with.
He came to my apt the 1st week of Dec, It wasn’t until this last Wednesday I took my resignation. The past few weeks I have been looking into an apt or a house for because the current apt I am in, the management company wants to raise my rent to $725. I was looking for a 2 bedroom, something kinda bigger but not much and in a different part of town. Looking around I haven’t had much success given my work schedule. Before I resigned it was hard to go look and see places when they were open.
I didn’t quite except to being not working so soon, and it was only once I kind of hinted at the idea to Chris I might move somewhere other than Baton Rouge that I realized he wasn’t looking for just a few weeks but something a little more long term and thats what i am dealing with now. Now given my history with people, I like to help when I can, and in his case it wasn’t about money, just a place to stay; now I feel bad for inviting him to stay with me only to tell him that I want to move elsewhere far from where I am now.
I am sure he will prolly understand, but I feel he maybe a little upset with me. I hate to make people feel like I am letting them down, which isn’t my intention, however, given the pace of events and the time line I am working with, it’s only prudent that I be straightforward, even if it results in a little bit of emotional exchange. I told myself I want to move forward, I don’t want to take a step back; I just hope this doesn’t damage the friendship I have with Chris.
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I’m in Centerville for another night with John. I’m off to sleep. It is now New Years Eve and in less than 24 hours a new day, a new year, and a new beginning is going to arrive.
~+>Blue