This is when it sucks to be right.

[constance]

I got laid off today.

The management called eight of us into the boardroom this morning, and laid us off en masse, and then each of us was assigned a manager to escort us to our desks (to pack our things) and then to our cars. We saw no one, spoke to no one apart from our assigned managers. It was altogether the most degrading, humiliating experience I've undergone, and I was so furious I actually said something to that effect to the entire management crew--though to tell you the truth, I don't remember quite what that something was, and of course I doubt the words had much effect.

I am less furious and more just generally upset, now.

And so now I have to start buckling down to the job hunt in earnest. Wish me luck, and let me know if you hear about anything, okay?

Comments

[treehavn.livejournal.com]

Those absolute fuckers. I've been meaning to comment and say how inspiring I found your last post about living out your dream, being able to look back over your life and see that you went for the things you really wanted. I know it's probably cold comfort right now, but I hope you hold onto those ambitions, even as you look for something to tide you over. Those fuckers. I'm very sorry.

[tofty.livejournal.com]

One of my great disappointments--my only real disappointment, now that things are settling a little--is that I couldn't hold on long enough to my shit job to get my new career plan in place. But I can still do the research, and maybe for my next job after this one, I'll be my own boss!

And many, many thanks for the words of comfort. :)!