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    Wednesday, July 04, 2007

    So Where Were We?

    Oh yeah. I lost my job.

    Last Wednesday I got reorganized out of my position. I'm getting a very nice severance package - almost 15 weeks - plus full benefits during that time. It came as a shock - I was told at 2:00 pm that I had to be out by the end of the day. I was repeatedly reassured that it had nothing to do with job performance, that my job functions were being absorbed elsewhere. Still, though, it would be more understandable if it were performance-related. I mean, I gave 15 years of what, in the balance, can only be called very high-quality service to the company, and I get dumped without warning with a two hour window to get out? That's a shock. I wasn't even given a chance to try to find another position, even though I was assured that I was welcome to apply to get back into the company. On the other hand, who would want to return to a company that punted them that unceremoniously?

    So, I find myself at a crossroads. No, not this crossroads.



    Or this one



    Or even this one



    But a crossroads in my life as to what to do next. Fifteen weeks of severance means I'm not in a rush to find something, though if I could, it would mean double income for awhile. And that's always nice. And I haven't had a vacation in forever, so I've been taking it easy the past few days. But the hunt for the next phase of my life needs to begin in earnest soon. Yes, I'm waiting for my real life to begin.



    I'm not ruling out anything, including moving to try to put our family back together in what would probably be our last chance of making things work. So if anyone has any suggestions, feel free to pass them on. In the meantime, as you can tell if you read the post below, I'm making nice headway on my "to be read" pile.

    Coming Soon in the next installment of "So Where Were We?": Dweeze goes to the doctor and finds out he has high blood pressure, elevated cholesterol, and a troublesome blood sugar level.

    5 comments:

    Bob said...

    Maybe it's the sign you needed to drive east.

    Kimmah said...

    we have an assistant principal's job open right now since bubblehead retired and the for ass. prin. has now moved up. just think, you could use ass. as part of your job title--wouldn't that be totally cool?

    Nelle said...

    So sorry to hear this Dweeze.
    I'm sure you will find something even better.

    BTW did you know Dr Veach retired the end of June? I'm going to miss him.

    Take care my friend. ;-)

    Jolene said...

    Definitely a sucky way for all that to happen. But glad you at least got a decent severance.

    Things'll work out. I'll bet you end up finding something even better.

    Matt said...

    Bastards! I can't believe they did that... well, yes, I can. They've done it before to other people. Ugh. I hope this leads you into a new and better direction. If I can help, let me know.