Ok, I wasn’t really “Fired” exactly, but I couldn’t resist using it.
I found out last night that I lost my job. (For those who don’t remember this post, I cleaned an office complex three times a week. Which makes me a janitor. Groovy.) The company that I cleaned for is hiring a full-time maintanance person and to justify the expense, they will have to do all the cleaning as well. So as of next month, they won’t need me any more.
It kind of sucks.
While I am not fond of cleaning bathrooms, I really liked the structure of the job (Total flexibility) and that I didn’t have to see or talk to anyone while doing it, and I liked having money to save and do what I liked with. Luckily, I have pretty much saved enough to go on my trip to the UK next month, but still…There was a lot more I wanted to do.
Which means that when I get back, and as my kids are in school, I will most likely find something else to do. I’m not sure if this means me getting just a “Job” or taking it to the next level and actually figuring out something more meaningful to do with my life. I’m sort of at a cross roads, you know? Do we have another baby? Do I go back to school and FINALLY get my freaking degree (Since I have 412 semester credits and no damn paper hanging on my wall). Or, do I train in something less long and intense but still something that is more “Career” and less “Job”.
The questions, the questions!
All I know is that I am a little bummed out. I”ll be fine, I’m not devastated and truly? We don’t NEED the money. I just liked having it.
Oh, well. A night with blogging pals at this hotel and a trip to IKEA tomorrow should put a big, fat smile on my face.
Cheers!
sorry about the job. Glad it won’t inhibit the fun trip to the UK.
AND
MUST eat the Swedish meatballs at IKEA, they really are good!
I second the meatballs at IKEA. Yum!
Sushi!!
Aw, I’m sorry, Lor. I guess now you’ll have more time to hang out with me. :o) Have fun tomorrow!
Have you ever thought about being a party planner??? You have had such clever ideas for your family and friends…menus, decorations, etc. Just a thought.
Sorry about the job! That’s kind of crummy. But, it does sound like this may be a good opportunity…let us know what you decide!
Your trip is next month? Are you peeing your pants excited??
Dang it, I’ve been wanting to go to Ikea lately! I may force the husband into it soon! I hate driving in Houston, which sucks because there is SOOO many fun things to do there or on the other side of (the beach) it. I just can’t make myself do it. I am such a wuss…
i totally understand what you’re going through. well, except for the whole – do i want to have another baby – thing.
i have a bachelor’s degree, but all i have to do to get a master’s is complete one semester of student teaching. around here, that means no job, no life, no nothing for one entire semester. no thank you. not right now.
at least you’ve saved enough to travel with. i’ve only got enough saved to pay my bills for the next month.
That IS a bummer! And I’m definitely no fan of crossroads! Good luck in making your decisions; make sure you’re honest with yourself!
p.s. can’t wait to try the recipe after this stupid move is over with!
i admire party planners coz they really know how to make a great and memorable party “
you don’t need party planners if you are just going to hold a very small party for your personal friends ;-,
Truly inspirational, just like, “The good people sleep much better at night than the bad people. Of course the bad people enjoy the waking hours much more..”.