somewhere between happy and sad
I had a pretty dramatic day yesterday. at exactly 4:30pm my two bosses came into my office and told me that they had to lay me off. There isn't enough business coming in. The firm is small and I was ready to move on, but I wanted to make the move on my terms. I was kind of hoping that at the end of my lease this year I would make a move to a new city. But this situation kind of fucks that up. It looks really bad to perspective employers if you move around from job to job. So when I do get a new job here, I'll need to stick around for at least another year. I'm ok with that. I'm ok with being in Philly.
I get paid for two more weeks while I try to find a new job. And if I dont, at least I have enough money in savings to survive a few more months. Maybe I should just take an extended vacation. Full time jobs are overrated.
so between 4:30 and 5 they basically stood around and watched me pack up my office. I handed back my keys. They kept apologizing and being really awkward about the whole situation. It was obvious that they felt terrible doing this to me....but John and Claire own the business together. They have families to support and they need the money much more than I do. So I understand why I had to go.
Now I'm feeling the pressure of updating my resume and portfolio. Trying to think of what I actually want to do / what type of place I actually want to work for. I really want to get my real estate license and get into that field at some point, but I don't think that now is the time for that. I need to stick with the interior design for awhile longer.
The last week I finished up a project for work and met a very great person while on site. My hopes for finding a good group of great friends is slowly being fulfilled. I'm pretty stoked about that.
anyone hiring?
(thanks to everyone who sent me kind words)
I get paid for two more weeks while I try to find a new job. And if I dont, at least I have enough money in savings to survive a few more months. Maybe I should just take an extended vacation. Full time jobs are overrated.
so between 4:30 and 5 they basically stood around and watched me pack up my office. I handed back my keys. They kept apologizing and being really awkward about the whole situation. It was obvious that they felt terrible doing this to me....but John and Claire own the business together. They have families to support and they need the money much more than I do. So I understand why I had to go.
Now I'm feeling the pressure of updating my resume and portfolio. Trying to think of what I actually want to do / what type of place I actually want to work for. I really want to get my real estate license and get into that field at some point, but I don't think that now is the time for that. I need to stick with the interior design for awhile longer.
The last week I finished up a project for work and met a very great person while on site. My hopes for finding a good group of great friends is slowly being fulfilled. I'm pretty stoked about that.
anyone hiring?
(thanks to everyone who sent me kind words)