Yesterday I signed all the necessary papers for my severence package. I have mixed feelings about it.
Obviously, on one hand, I'm sorry to see things end. On the other hand, It's a new beginning. Things are exciting I can plan for the fuiture now, whatever that will hold.
Tuesday, July 18, 2006
Sunday, July 16, 2006
"You're Dead Inside"
Is a phrase that gets bounced around sometimes by various people at work.
It's said in jest, but now I'm looking at my life over the past 9 years, and I wonder - Am I dead inside?
It's coming to mind as I sit here and try to write out my marketable skills.
They sometimes say that a person can get so wrapped up in their jobs that you lose focus at what exactly your skills are. I think I'm at that stage.
I'm sitting in front of 2 open programs: Microsoft Word, and the program I use to make these commentaries about my life. This entry has FAR more on it that the word document listing my skills. In fact, the word document has NOTHING on it after nearly 45 minutes of thinking.
This isn't going to be as easy as I thought. I'm off to ponder some more.
It's said in jest, but now I'm looking at my life over the past 9 years, and I wonder - Am I dead inside?
It's coming to mind as I sit here and try to write out my marketable skills.
They sometimes say that a person can get so wrapped up in their jobs that you lose focus at what exactly your skills are. I think I'm at that stage.
I'm sitting in front of 2 open programs: Microsoft Word, and the program I use to make these commentaries about my life. This entry has FAR more on it that the word document listing my skills. In fact, the word document has NOTHING on it after nearly 45 minutes of thinking.
This isn't going to be as easy as I thought. I'm off to ponder some more.
Saturday, July 15, 2006
So, what are your plans?
I started to hear that a couple of hours after getting my notice, and I started telling my friends and family.
Right now, I'm finding that question a bit overwhelming.
I've been in television over 25 years. Now that door is closing and ANYTHING is possible for me. That opens up a lot of options, so you can possibly understand the question is overwhelming right now.
Retraining is obviously important.
Finding a new job that will pay bills While I retrain for a new career is important as well.
Since I haven't been sleeping much since I got the notice, I think that is a priority right now. The rest can fall into place over the next 6 months. The sleep can't.
Right now, I'm finding that question a bit overwhelming.
I've been in television over 25 years. Now that door is closing and ANYTHING is possible for me. That opens up a lot of options, so you can possibly understand the question is overwhelming right now.
Retraining is obviously important.
Finding a new job that will pay bills While I retrain for a new career is important as well.
Since I haven't been sleeping much since I got the notice, I think that is a priority right now. The rest can fall into place over the next 6 months. The sleep can't.
Thursday, July 13, 2006
Didn't dodge the bullet this time.
I've been meaning to start posting on this blog for quite a while. I think what's stopped me is that my life has been running smooth for the longest time. It's been quite boring.
I have a loving family, I'm blessed with some remarkable friends. Plans for the future have been simple, because the job I have doing graphics at a TV station was looking secure.
Until Wednesday.
That's when the broadcasting company I was working for reorganized to prepare for its sale, and I was told that my position was being replaced with automation. I was given a severance package and was told that January 31st was going to be my last day. Myself and 6 other people.
Suddenly my life has gone into turmoil. There are a lot of things that I have been taking for granted that will have to change. I have to find a new place to live that's cheaper. I need to find a job, but the job can't start until February or else I lose my severance package.
Maybe my life has been TOO boring, It's no secret that maybe I've been in a rut. There have been times that I have WISHED that I could be doing more, maybe find something else. What, I never knew. I have 6 months to find out what that it is now.
Still, with being given notice that I am being let go in January, I am still blessed. There were quite a few people Tuesday that didn't make it until the end of the day. To those people my heart goes out to you and your families.
Some of the people let go were in their 20's. This is the first time they've gone through something like this. To them I say: You have your life ahead of you. This was just a taste of what you are able to do. This is also the reality of the job market in the 21st century. Don't let this roadblock stop you. You have talent that can be adapted. Seek the highest in whatever you do.
I have a lot of things to digest, and prepare for change. I'm in for an exciting time. However, I won't lie, it will also be a frustrating time. There will be times when these posts may sound bitter as I try and sort through things I haven't had to worry about for over 9 years. This blog will be part of the process.
I have a loving family, I'm blessed with some remarkable friends. Plans for the future have been simple, because the job I have doing graphics at a TV station was looking secure.
Until Wednesday.
That's when the broadcasting company I was working for reorganized to prepare for its sale, and I was told that my position was being replaced with automation. I was given a severance package and was told that January 31st was going to be my last day. Myself and 6 other people.
Suddenly my life has gone into turmoil. There are a lot of things that I have been taking for granted that will have to change. I have to find a new place to live that's cheaper. I need to find a job, but the job can't start until February or else I lose my severance package.
Maybe my life has been TOO boring, It's no secret that maybe I've been in a rut. There have been times that I have WISHED that I could be doing more, maybe find something else. What, I never knew. I have 6 months to find out what that it is now.
Still, with being given notice that I am being let go in January, I am still blessed. There were quite a few people Tuesday that didn't make it until the end of the day. To those people my heart goes out to you and your families.
Some of the people let go were in their 20's. This is the first time they've gone through something like this. To them I say: You have your life ahead of you. This was just a taste of what you are able to do. This is also the reality of the job market in the 21st century. Don't let this roadblock stop you. You have talent that can be adapted. Seek the highest in whatever you do.
I have a lot of things to digest, and prepare for change. I'm in for an exciting time. However, I won't lie, it will also be a frustrating time. There will be times when these posts may sound bitter as I try and sort through things I haven't had to worry about for over 9 years. This blog will be part of the process.
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