So, it pretty much over. 92%. Can't finish the last one until next week. Logistics.
What's over? We layed off, or more accurately, reduced our workforce by about 10%. While obviously sad, foundation-rocking, frightening, etc... I have to appreciate and find hope in another story.
I very good friend of mine went through the exact same thing a few years ago. The difference between her situation then and my situation now is that she was the one hearing that she lost her job, not the person delivering the news. After the inital shock started to wane, she did what she always does... got focused with a new plan.
New Plan: Get a new job, go back to school.
She did those things, and MUCH more. Impressive. Even today, she is driven and inspirational... for a lot of reasons. I admire her a lot.
While I think that the guilt that I feel right now is to be expected, I know that it will give way to my normal way of life. For 13 other people, I have just rocked what their definition of "normal" is for their way of life.
They will be just fine. My friend reminded me of that. I appreciate it. I needed to hear that. After all, she knows best. She is fine. So will my, now former, associates.
Thanks T!
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So sorry you have to deliver the bad news. I've been in that seat too - and it's about that time for us again this year. It is the worst day of the year. But T is right, they will be ok. It could be any one of us sitting on the opposite side of the desk receiving that news. And I'd like to think that I'm prepared enough, resourceful enough that we would weather the storm. All we can do is the job they've asked us to do , right? And unfortunately, this is the hardest part of it. It will get better for you. Chin up!
I have been thinking and praying a lot about/for you as I know this is an extremely rough week for all the parties involved.
I was extremely lucky because I have a friend like you to keep me focused and positive. Your former assosciates will too have family and friends that will support them too. It will take time, but I know that whatever the reason may be, they will be better for it in the years to come! In some way, some how they will survive and come out on top.
Love ya!
It is always hard to have to follow threw with different aspects of any job that anyone has. Yes it is a rough road for all. Some more than others but no one wants to be the bearer of bad news. Especially news that changes another ones life so much. But we as a human race are survivors and we all survive and move on and do the best that we can. God always takes care of what ever our needs are if we just let him.
Lots of Love
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