...has been a doozy. For those of you who don't know, last Friday the bank that I work for went into receivership with the FDIC. It's been a wild ride, let me tell you. I pulled my 11th straight day today, and am... quite frankly, more tired (both physically and emotionally) than I think I have ever been in my life. It's been an interesting week, to say the least. I've learned a lot as we've been up and down, typing and retyping, filing and copying and imaging, etc. It's been pretty sweet, having the opportunity to have a look-see at other people's resumes and to be able to get feedback from our current/former bosses on what we need to show on paper, as well as what would be the best thing to say in an interview.
I have never experienced anything close to how I've felt all week. I've been absolutely flooded with emotion... the good, the bad and the ugly. (And if you really know me, you know that when I say "flooded", I mean it. Literally.) But through it all there has been an overwhelming sense of gratitude for the people I have worked with, and for, over the past two years. So, to all of you bank people... I just want to say "thank you". Thank you for teaching me so many things that I couldn't have learned from anyone else, anywhere else. I've always been blessed to work with great people, and this company was no exception. You all know who you are, and hopefully you know that I love you, and why. And to the rest of you... I want to thank you for your friendship and your support in this, as well as in all of the other areas of my life. I love you, too.
And... all of the mushy stuff having been said, it only leaves one thing... Does anyone know anyone who's hiring? *Because I need a job. Seriously. Anyone? ...Anyone?
*To clarify, before anyone has a freakout and panics about my ability to keep myself in the lifestyle to which I have become accustomed - I am not completely destitute and/or jobless (as yet). We are working with the FDIC as they put our loan portfolio together and then go forward. I have a job as long as they need me there, but since no one can be sure how long that'll be, I'm looking. For a job OR a man. I'll take whichever comes first, as long as the money's right. (HA!)
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I know that you are sad, but maybe this will give you an opportunity to do something really cool. You are very talented at a lot of things! Eric is sad that he won't be able to talk to you every day, but I know that we can blog stalk each other! I hope that you are able to get some rest this weekend.
Awh, Kels, thanks. You're the sweetest. I do know that in all of this, there is definitely a silver lining. There are a lot of things that I think would be cool to do, and now that I NEED to find something else, I know it's a great opportunity to branch out. The only thing that makes me sad is not being able to see my friends every day. I know that the people that I really knew, who I would choose to be friends with (not just "work with"), aren't gonna go anywhere. It's just a bit of a bummer that I didn't get a say in saying good-bye. This is too much change all of a sudden for me to have ever gone this route, had I had an option, y'know? But please, like I'm ever gonna let Eric get too far away. He did promise me that one day when he's rich & famous I could be his assistant and he'd give me a big fat Christmas bonus. Girls like me don't back out of $40K bonus promises. :) I'll definitely keep in touch. And, you know that I can blog stalk like none other...
Hey Laurie, I don't know how you feel about 4-5 year olds, making side money, etc. but Let's Play Music is way fun and you're way talented! letsplaymusicsite.com
Wow, Laurie. I'm so sorry that you've been caught up in this messy financial stuff. I can almost imagine how tired and discouraged you must be. Hang in there. And feel free to visit us and live in our basement until Scooter-man gets home.
Awh, Kendra... You're so sweet! Thanks for the info, I'll check it out. I hadn't ever thought of working with kids and doing music, but I'm choosing to look at this as an opportunity to look outside my box and see what else is out there. Thanks again for the thoughts, I appreciate it.
And, Judy, same to you. Thanks for dropping in and saying hi. (Not to mention inviting me to visit/crash in the basement. I know some really great girls who've been there & done that with you and Bob before.) It's funny, how tiring the whole thing is... but more than anything else, I'm amazed at how blessed I've been to have lost my job AND still had somewhere to go and something to do while I look for something else. I'm pretty much the luckiest girl in the world. Why? Because on top of having a job when I don't really have a job... I'm getting offers of basements that I could live in, in one of my favorite parts of your state. You're too sweet. :) Thanks again for your thoughts, I appreciate them.
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