Axe Shifra
Yesterday I was informed, in the worst way possible, that the division I work for is closing and that I will no longer have a job. Since I don't like my job anyway you'd think this was great news. However I do enjoy living indoors and eating so having no job doesn't seem like a good option for me or my family.
At the moment I am unaware of how many days I have left here and I am setting up interview with other departments who might be interested in my services- nothing like pitching yourself to a company you've already been working for for years!
Deep breaths... Deep breaths...
posted by Shifra @ 11:23 AM
28 Comments:
what is the worst way possible to be informed?
Hopefully the situation won't last very long.
Hatzlacha rabba.
you never know what g-d has planned for you. Something else will surely come up (and hopefully better pay, better workplace, better people, etc.)...
What line of work are you in? I have been hearing about a few openings and would be happy to refer you.
I agree with Must; I hope something way better is waiting for you!
Best wishes on your job search. Remember though to look out for noisy speakerphone abusers before u accept a new position. Regardless, hope the process in pain free and u land something good or perhaps better soon. Hatzlachah!
Serenity now ... Serenity now ... (Seinfeld reference)
Best wishes and good luck. Be sure to inform your prospective employers that you're a great advice dispenser; I'd be happy to serve as a reference.
Air Time, from dilbert:
Pointy-haired Boss: Knock knock.
Employee: Who's there?
PHB: Not you anymore.
Oy. B'hatzlacha, Shifra. Hopefully this will lead to something far better.
We already talked off-line, but to reiterate, I'll do whatever I can to help. I've been there and it's scary and demoralizing. Don't let them get to you; they're not worth it.
AT- The worse possible way is via an off hand comment from a snippy secretary before your own boss even knows.
Must Gum - email me and we'll network.
Thank you to all the rest for your kind words.
Update: Today I was offered a much worse job for the same pay (longer hours, farther from home, dead end job, brainless boring work.)
Every time I think about accepting it I start to cry so I'm thinking I'll have to let this one pass....
Wow- that must have been quite a shock, Shifra! I am so sorry! There's no loyalty anymore in some companies. Good luck with your job hunting- I hope somethihng comes through quickly!
Oh, no! Should we pray for you? Is it "Shifro bas Basyo Yoche"?
shifra -
That totally sucks. I hope she got laid off too.
Ack Shifra!
Good luck finding a much better job than this one!
Hey Shifra,
I have been through that before. It is not fun, but don't let them get you down. You control your destiny, they don't.
I cant think of anything to say that hasn't been said above. I hope it works out for the best
Ditto to Dilbert
I just got hired, you just got fired. Where's the justice in that? I certainly hope that you'll be in my boat soon.
I can't blame you one bit for not wanting to take a job that offers nothing but "brainless boring work." Been there, done that. Several years ago, I was fired from a temp. job because, having spent an entire morning doing nothing but sorting magazines into piles (literally), I had the unmitigated chutzpah/gall to ask my boss for something *intelligent* to do. Most jobs require at least *some* "scut work," whether it's filing stacks of papers, completing forms, or whatever nonsense has to be done whether one wants to do it or not. But a job that's *100%* "scut work" is enough to drive many people crazy. Best of luck finding a job that requires the use of your brains. I'll keep you in mind when I davven.
Oy, Shifra, that's terrible! I'm so sorry to hear this news. And on top of everything else that's been going on lately, too. :( I don't know what I could do for you, except to sympathize, cuz I don't really have any connections or suggestions. But if you ever want to just scream, drop me a line on my blog and I'll give you my email or something.
best of luck.
shinui makom, shinui mazal
J.
I guess that makes last Wednesday, "Axe Wednesday"...
Shifra; I'm sure something even better will come up; just look at all the support you have in JBlogland!
Your key focus should be people networking, and I'm sure you'll find a job you'll be happy with.
Shavua tov!
I think it would have been much worse to come in and find out that they forgot to tell you, but your last working day was 2 days ago.
Good luck finding something new.
Sorry to hear that! I hope you find a new job soon. May it be much more fulfilling and rewarding than this one! You sound like a great person, fun to work with as well as creative and quite organised (from what I can tell). Keep your spirits up and I am sure you will find a company that appreciates your qualities and skills. B'hatzlacha!
oysh! how annoying. I'm so sorry and wish you lots of luck.
You guys are the best!
Axe Wednesday... I like it!
Tomorrow I will decide about taking the worse job while I look for something better. I think (based on my current financial situation) that I'll have to take it and just promise myself it's temporary. I've seen some cool jobs which I could definately do, online over the weekend, so it's giving me hope.
Thanks again for all your support. You guys totally rock.
hope this turns out to be a blessing for you!
let us know what happens.
Sorry I found this so late (don't know how I missed it) but I do want you to know that I am sure you'll be fine. These things work out, 99 percent of the time - often for the better.
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