Pink Slip
I have no idea what I am going to do and although I have a few options I am still scared. I keep telling myself that this is just a temporary set back and tomorrow is better day. In fact, I convinced a 16- year old girl who I work with, that she will be ok because she is young and a disposable employee, (more job/ frequent job opportunities) and that something must end for something better to start. Here is the thing though, as much as I didn’t like Cosi, it was still some money that was coming in. Even though I was unable to fully support myself I was starting to feel like I was contributing more financially with Josh.
I get to work this afternoon to attend a meeting and let me tell you I didn’t see a pink slip coming. Apparently, Cosi is closing all their Washington locations effective on Monday. Then for anyone who wants to work a few more days they are hosting a cleaning party, so I will partake in that and make a few more dollars. Cosi, is also offering me an extra $200 as a lovely parting gift. I gotta tell you that I am a little frustrated and angry because they knew about this a few weeks ago and failed to tell any of us until now. A nice 4 days notice!
So option 1 Pallino’s Pasta
- They Bought the Woodinville Cosi (Where I am employed for a few more days). They have been scouting all of us at work as "Mystery Shoppers," and liiked what they see. They are as close to the Cosi Model as any other concept, and have offered us all a chance to interview. While, I think that is a wonderful thing they are doing, thats 12 people that I am competing with. Secondly, what if its just me wasting my time when I could be doing something that I like doing as I go to school.
Option 2 Declare Unemployment and take my time finding a job
- I have the right because I got / am getting laid off to let the Federal Government take care of my ass for awhile. I pay taxes, might as well get to use what I am paying for. Then again they are only going to give me enough to survive on , and no tips so that blows. The other downside is all the paper work that I would file and keep up with. Moreover, next tax year you take a hit for getting the "handout."
Those are the two main options that I keep coming back to. As the next few days pass I should have a better idea of what I will do. For right now I will just dink around Craig’s List and see what is out there.
I get to work this afternoon to attend a meeting and let me tell you I didn’t see a pink slip coming. Apparently, Cosi is closing all their Washington locations effective on Monday. Then for anyone who wants to work a few more days they are hosting a cleaning party, so I will partake in that and make a few more dollars. Cosi, is also offering me an extra $200 as a lovely parting gift. I gotta tell you that I am a little frustrated and angry because they knew about this a few weeks ago and failed to tell any of us until now. A nice 4 days notice!
So option 1 Pallino’s Pasta
- They Bought the Woodinville Cosi (Where I am employed for a few more days). They have been scouting all of us at work as "Mystery Shoppers," and liiked what they see. They are as close to the Cosi Model as any other concept, and have offered us all a chance to interview. While, I think that is a wonderful thing they are doing, thats 12 people that I am competing with. Secondly, what if its just me wasting my time when I could be doing something that I like doing as I go to school.
Option 2 Declare Unemployment and take my time finding a job
- I have the right because I got / am getting laid off to let the Federal Government take care of my ass for awhile. I pay taxes, might as well get to use what I am paying for. Then again they are only going to give me enough to survive on , and no tips so that blows. The other downside is all the paper work that I would file and keep up with. Moreover, next tax year you take a hit for getting the "handout."
Those are the two main options that I keep coming back to. As the next few days pass I should have a better idea of what I will do. For right now I will just dink around Craig’s List and see what is out there.