The Last Day

Well I am now officially unemployed. I had a strange and emotional day with people coming by and saying farewell, lots of hugs and good wishes. Now it is all sinking in and it's a sad feeling, coupled with anxiety and shock. Even though I saw it coming, I still feel a sense of emptiness and disbelief.

I have plans, though, and come Monday will get to work revamping the resume and making lists. I can see how this can become a new beginning, a time to make a fresh start doing something else, and taking time to take care of other things as well.

I think it's hardest leaving people behind. A lot of good friends that I probably won't see much any more. Every day you go in and spend this time with people you work with and then suddenly it's all over. It's like going cold turkey when you don't have something you are used to.

This economy is having a terrible ripple effect on so many lives right now. I know that our family is actually really lucky because our situation is not that bad. We have resources, and we are pretty careful, and we will get by. I fear for the people who are already on the edge, and then find themselves in a desperate situation.

I will grieve, then I will move on and keep busy. I will network and keep the connections that I can, and make new ones. I will make this a new start.