:(  :(  This past Friday was my last day of paid work.

I've been spending the weekend dusting off and updating my resume, and I've just spent 45 minutes on the phone applying for unemployment benefits.

The good news is, it was a purely econonmic decision, there is nothing wrong with me or my work. My (now former) supervisor is helping me work on my resume tomorrow, and has promised to forward copies of it to several contacts he has, to give me a head start on the job search.  He's also going to put me in touch with some temp agencies, and put in a good word for me.

So, I may be on here a bit more, or a bit less than usual, depending on the time of day.

...waiting for that silver lining to get here...

That sucks!  I'm glad your prospects look good, though!  And I don't envy you the whole job hunt process.  My other lost his job back in October.  

Well, good luck, and I hope you find a job that's even better than the one you had!

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Kat that is really a bummer! And M.I., ditto for your other.

Hope you both find something real soon...

That sucks, Kat.  If you lived in Utah, you could have a job where I work.  We're hiring big time right now.  

Good luck with your job search,Kat. It sucks to be fired.  :( I've been down that road, too. I am fearful of losing me job even though, being with the Feds, it's supposed to be safe. I've had a lot of blowups with my co-workers and been off of work  repeatedly because of my health problems (sleep apnea, diabetes,etc.), and a big entity like the Government can only take so much of this crap. So, don't be discouraged and take it one day at a time. God will guarantee you a more favorable working area. ;)

Hang in there Kat, it'll come good.

And J.C., you too, okay....

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   Hey Kat, you're not alone.  As you may know, I've been through a similar situation recently as have some others.  Hang in there, keep plugging-away at those applications and you'll be back to work in no time. :)

That sucks. :( Hope you find a kick-ass job! :)

whilst being let go SUCKS big time....I firmly believe Kat, Everything For A Reason...

Kat...I feel for you!!  Right now I am pink-slipped too....but maybe not for too much longer.... ;)

Good luck to ya!!! ;D

I wish you the best....and being the decent person that you are...just stay positive...things WILL work out...it just takes effort and spirit ;)

I'm sorry that you were handed a pink slip, Kat. I think it's great that your former supervisor is helping you out with your resume. Good luck on the job hunt and please keep up posted on your progress! :)

well as for me,I've been calling up for some job offerings.I'll cross my fingers If I get this job. -howard-

Thanks for the encouraging thoughts, everyone! :)

I just got home from my "exit interview".  I sat down with the CEO, and we talked about what was right, and what was wrong with the way they run things.  He gave me some info on returning to college via the internet, so I can finally complete my degree without having to worry about child-care. (Ain't technology great?)

I'm spending this week digging out the interview clothes from the back of the closet, and checking to see if they still fit. (That's the only drawback of working in a place with no dress code).  I'm also taking a small 'mental heath break' to clean house, catch up with friends, and just relax.  I figure this way I'll get all my "blah's" and "boo-hoo, poor me's" out of the way.

First thing Monday, I'll start putting my name in to the temps and headhunters. ;D