No F'in Way!

I'm sorry Peggy!

This is when I feel really bad about being happy that I quit my job. I know it's not the same thing, mine was planned and I'm changing careers but it still makes me feel bad!

{{{hug}}}

Sorry. Hope it all works out.

Crap...I am so sorry Peggy

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Yeah, tell me about it. Melissa, don't feel guilty about your situation just because of mine! I find your career switch extremely inspirational. I'm trying to figure out what my next move SHOULD be, so I don't just jump into another job I hate just for the paycheck. Don't get me wrong, I liked being able to pay the bills every month, but something will come out of this. Getting dumped by these asshats might be just the fire under my butt that I needed. I hated that job for the whole time I had it, but was afraid to quit so I'd have the time to pursue something else with all my energy.

Well, my time is all freed up now and my energy needs a new place to go. Necessity is the mother of invention, or desperation is the mother of the best career changes, or something. Anyway, it was more than time for this gig to end. I felt like Harry Potter with my soul being sucked out by those nasty critters from Askabhan, what were they called? Oh, yeah. The Dementers. That's who I was working for. No more.

I'm sorry to read this Peggy. Go hug the kitties and I know that a much better job awaits you and one that will appreciate you more than the old one did.

So sorry, Peggy.

Have you ever thought about teaching at the college level? You have the experience and I know Montclair State brings on lots of adjunct professors to teach classes, I'm sure others do too.

edited to add: This could be a blessing in disguise! It doesn't sound like you were too happy there.

By the way, I fully agree with those who are saying this is a blessing in disguise. In fact, there's not much of a disguise. I felt like I'd been kicked in the stomach, like being broken up with by a really horrible boyfriend that you've been telling yourself you really HAVE to dump, but already I feel much better about it.

Another editor was let go at the same time as me, and I went up to him saying, "I'm sorry..." and he countered with a HUGE grin, and asked me "What for?" And that guy has a new wife and a baby on the way. He's pleased as punch. Hell, a little bit of severance (very little, but it's something) and some unemployment benefits, and an opportunity to create a new life.

Doesn't sound too bad, really. And getting away from the Dementers is a huge plus.

And I mean 'in your career' because you already shine in my book!

Peggy, sorry about your job. But it looks like things are going to turn around for you very soon. Good luck and keep MOL posted on your burgeoning academic career!

Well, I certainly hope so, hahaha. I've been wanting to go back to academia for a long time (as long as it didn't involve the U.ofC., which raised scholastic infighting and backbiting to breathtaking levels!) so I think that could be ideal, although it amounts to a lot of temp jobs, really. I've got some research to do.

Oh, geez, Peg, I's SO sorry to hear it...kinda...sorta...but it sounds like an opportunity to make lemonade.

Oh, and the first drink is on me. Lemonade or otherwise.

Then the first LUNCH is on me.

(it usually is, unless I wear a lobster bib) :bigsmile:

Peggy, what emmie said. It's a real kick in the stomach, even though it's a big opportunity, too. go for it! (and when it gets challenging, hug those kitties - and lean on the MOLers)

Sounds fine to me!

Posted By: PeggyC

Doesn't sound too bad, really. And getting away from the Dementers is a huge plus.

Well, Congratulations in that case. You probably knew it would come to an end someday anyway.:wink:

MelissaH and Meta, you are on for lunch! SOORLady, would you like to join us? When shall we make it?

I think it's really funny this has turned so celebratory. :bigsmile:

"My dearest PeggyC, when all seems bad, just think happy bunny thoughts. It works for me!"

Posted By: MelissaHI am open Mon, Tues, Wed or Thurs of next week.

By a strange coincidence, so am I. :wink:

And here I was, worried I wasn't going to have a vacation this year because there hadn't been time with all the crap raining down at work.

Posted By: meandtheboysWow, what a bummer, but.............congratulations?...................I'm sure sorry, but....................good for you?

So, you go girl.

Well, there's a bit of gallows humor involved, because being let go is never fun, and I'm actually quite worried about paying the mortgage in an ongoing way, but so far the support from everyone has been awesome, and I even have a few really good ideas for looking for a new position. I think reality will set in soon, and not looking nearly this cheerful.

Still, it's true that this job was really painful to endure. One woman who is still working there was disappointed that it wasn't HER getting laid off today. She figures her turn is coming, and she can hardly wait.

Definitely a silver lining there, bummer that it is to get laid off. Look forward to hearing what your new career will be!

Posted By: meandtheboysWhy must it be evening? You're home ALL DAY now!

My fault, I misread! I really thought it said evening, and I was wondering why! :rolling:

But yes, I am free as a bird. So name the DAY. Of course, we should schedule soon. You never know when I might have to put on my Ann Taylor suit and go out on a job interview. :wink:

Oh, crap, PeggyC. It always sucks, even when you hated the job because you loved the paycheck. Let me know if you want to meet up at Starbucks sometime. You get free refills (and free air conditioning) if you pay with a registered gift card. Maybe you can dust off that thesis and resubmit. I'm recharging all of my old credentials.

PeggyC, if you are free for lunch one day, let me take you up to Saffron on Rte 10.