Somehow I have managed to land on my feet once again, with the help of friends. I got laid off today but my boss had already arranged for a position for me with our IT consulting company. It’s been a roller coaster day and I’m just now getting home at 8pm. I’m still trying to process it all, fluctuating between emotions. One thing is certain, I dodged a bullet and I know it. I know so many other hard working people are not so lucky.

Luckily Matt was home last night and he was just great. We’ve been through hell and back but this time I know we are stronger than ever before. Matt said we are going to be okay and I know he’s right.

I cried and am sad but that is because of the personal connections I’ve made. Everywhere I’ve worked, I have made good friends. This job was no different. I was well liked throughout the office and entire company. I’ve built relationships with people I’ve never even met face to face. Especially my co-workers in Argentina. Today after people found out, they began to come by to talk. Some of them hovering over me a lot. That really is so sweet to know people have such an empathy for me.

I officially have two bosses but more than that when you count the corporate staff. Both of my bosses made it clear that they tried hard to prevent this and that I was a valued employee. My lay off is temporary and both emphasized they plan to call me back as soon as business picks up. They were both genuinely struggling with this decision.

The new position sounds interesting and less stress and chaos than what I deal with now. The pay is good and the benefits are generous. I will have to open my own Roth IRA but that’s okay. It will be at least a couple weeks before I will train for my new position. Until then I will be working mornings at my ‘old’ job helping my boss transition. In the afternoons I will be training at the new job.

I’ve told my friends but not my family yet. I literally just talked on the phone with my mom but I couldn’t tell her. I’m too exhausted to rehash the whole day again. So tomorrow I’ll start making some phone calls.

I’m calm. I’m sleepy. I’m okay :)