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forrestina forrestinaOG 2002

I was just laid off. Hopefully it's a blessing in disguise because I will be getting severance while I look for a new job and can start pioneering sooner than expected.

socalgal socalgalOG 2003

aw frest im sorry! *hugs*

forrestina forrestinaOG 2002

you know i really didn't expect to be this upset, but i really enjoyed working there and the people i work with.

socalgal socalgalOG 2003

awww frest. i'm so sorry. were layoff's expected?

forrestina forrestinaOG 2002

at 8:30 this morning a meeting was emailed out with the president of our division that would be held at 9 am. he announced that 100 people would be laid off. it was always a possibility with the business doing so poorly, but never expected to be that large-scale. he's new and had a reputation at his previous jobs of doing this so it shouldn't be such a suprise.

socalgal socalgalOG 2003

awww im so sorry.

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brothermanOG 2004

Egg him.

originalsnob originalsnobOG 2004

I'm sorry, I know you were just mentioning how everyone there missed you the other day how friendly they all are.
I also hope it's a blessing in disguise, I'm SURE it will prove to be!
Chin up ;)

web-toedchloe web-toedchloeOG 2001

I'm so sorry! For how long will you get the severance?

forrestina forrestinaOG 2002

well i have two options: 3 weeks full pay + lump sum + benefits through the end of the month OR salary continuance + benefits through january 24th

web-toedchloe web-toedchloeOG 2001

Well that's not bad. :|

forrestina forrestinaOG 2002

I'm suprised it is that accomodating since I only went full-time this past February. I have a feeling my managers did whatever they could to hook me up because they were very supportive of my full-time ministry goal.

web-toedchloe web-toedchloeOG 2001

Wow! Even if it wasn't your managers, you know Jehovah's supporting you!

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alexOG 2001

well that sucks, i hope you find new job soon.

forrestina forrestinaOG 2002

me too. i'm feeling overwhelmed, but i'm glad i'm fully moved into my parents house so i don't have rent/living expenses to worry about while i look for a new job.

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brothermanOG 2004

What kind of work do you do?

forrestina forrestinaOG 2002

To be honest, I don't have a specific skill set. My two main jobs I've had were Account Management (setting up mobile phone lines for businesses and being the middle-man for them with the cell carriers) and this one was Marketing (primarily web-site content maintenance). I have kind of just relied on my charm and willingness to learn to get the job done.

iwz iwz

ah man, i'm sorry. :(

thefunkyfresh thefunkyfreshFounder

that stinks!! that company really is going down the crapper

thefunkyfresh thefunkyfreshFounder

although they sell crappers so that may be considered a good thing.

i'm really sorry forreste, at least you get severance, gives you time to find something else which i'm sure you will.

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brothermanOG 2004

Yeah, not all companies give out severance. So that is good.

forrestina forrestinaOG 2002

thanks, matt. hey! i just realized i get to go out during the week now for the remainder of the tract campaign. :)

iwz iwz

lol double whammy

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