ugh.
Well, count me as one of the people now unemployed in this non-recession recession.
My boss just came in with the HR person and gave me the news. They're taking the budget back to 2005 and well, that is before my job existed here, so I'm gone.
Decent severance 2 weeks pay, and full support for collecting unemployment.
To the jump.
The timing could have been worse though. My girlfriend and I were just starting to shop for a house. And I do have savings that will help. But dammit! No special lament. I'm no different from anyone else. I HAD a job, went there everyday, did my job, and went home.
But this is the first time in my life that I've ever been let go. Never even been fired, which frankly isn't actually a source of pride, but it does make this experience a new one.
Well, we'll see if that makes for more or less time on the internet for me. Hopefully less. I'll get in some good rides between job searches. The weather is turning really nice.
Oh well. Build that savings if you can folks. I'm glad I have it.
Have a great 4th!