Losing my job
UPDATE: Well, ironically, my boss is no longer leaving the company. However, I was informed today, when I came into work, that my job will basically end on December 8th. Happy Holidays, I'm unemployed. My company SUCKS!!! They have no regard for their employees, they waste thousands of dollars, but can't afford to keep a loyal employee? Assholes. So, while I had gotten over my depression of spending and planning for the wedding, now I feel like I'm back at square one again. I can't believe this is happening now, right before the holidays, and right after my Grandfather died. I'm really upset and can't even begin to think about my wedding right now. I need to drink.
Hate to be a downer girls, but looks like yours truly must now look for a new job. It seems the "Powers that Be" (my boss) is leaving for another department and cannot take me with him. He of course waits until today to tell me, even though he's known for months. Lovely. I'm not sure how quick I will be out of work, as I'm not sure when he actually transfers. I wasn't crazy about this position, but did kind of like the idea of paying bills and eating once in awhile. Not a good day for me at all. Thank God I decided to hold off on wedding plans, I cannot imagine dealing with this at the same time. Now, we officially will have no income! (My finace is a student). This day could just not get suckier. Thanks for letting me rant, I'm glad the rest of you are having fun with wedding festivities. I had recently started Weight Watchers, and now I just want to go and eat a ton of chocolate. I'm so not in a good mood. Sorry if I brought anyone down, just had to let it out somewhere. Thanks all!
posted by Tammy @ 11:00 AM
16 Comments:
Tammy,
I am so sorry for you. It seems to be a lot of that going on. I was just sort of puched out from my second job.
If your in the human service field or want to be a case manager who assess elders for home care services, my compnay now has 8 positions available since several people just left to go to school. Let me know if you're interested and Ill send you more information.
Take care and I hope some good new comes to you soon.
:) Sarah
Oh Tammy. You can always turn to this board for support. I am so sorry to hear about your situation. I completely sympathize, as I'm just waiting to hear when my last day is. It sucks! Lucky for me I am at the end of the wedding planning, and had already set the money aside.
What type of work do you do? Where do you live? I'll gladly keep my eyes open for you while I'm looking for a new job. After the weddings are over we can turn this into a new job blog...
Is it certain you're going to have to leave just because your boss is transfering?!
Don't worry about being a downer- we're here to help! What field are you in or interested in? Between all of us, I'm sure we know lots of people and can look for a connection for you!
Thanks ladies, you're going to make me cry! Such a relief to have such support. ;-)
Sarah-I don't think I have any experience in that type of field. But what a sweet offer.
Kelli & Cara, Sarah (and all)-I actually am an executive assistant. I support about 3 managers right now at Fidelity Investments. (probably shouldn't post that, but I doubt they are reading these boards). I'm not crazy about this type of work, but my only other qualifications are animal training and acting. LOL. I used to work at Remax as the Office Admin for 2 years in CA, and then moved here to be with fiance. Took this job because it was easy to get and paid decent. I'd love to manage a pet store, vet hospital or the like. I also love the idea of getting into marketing/communications, but technically don't have experience in that, really. I'm not 100% sure I have to leave this position, but it won't be the same with the guy who takes my boss' place, so really not sure staying would help my sanity. I appreciate all your suggestions and "eyes" for other positions. Thanks again everyone, you are all a bunch of amazing people.
Kelli, also sorry to hear you are looking for a new position too. Let me know what you do as well, while I'm looking I may spot something for you.
Oh, I also forgot to mention. I live in Medford, but will work in Boston, or drive to any suburb within an hour away. (used to driving as I lived in LA for almost 10 years ;-)
hi Tammy,
We also have a position available for a receptionist/switch board operator. We have good benefits (and 5 weeks off a year!!!)
Just something to keep in mind. my office is in downtown Boston near Macy's.
Sarah, I know it's not proper "etiquette" to ask, but how much does it pay? I only make about $18/hr right now. It's not a ton, but less than that would really leave me hurting. I'm also not a huge fan of the phone answering thing. ;-( Not trying to be picky, only honest.
Hi Tammy,
I am not sure what that position pays, since mine is different. I'll ask around though for ya. If you want to e-mail me at my work e-mal, sgoldfarb@elderinfo.org, I'll send you the job decription.
Thanks Sarah, just sent you an email.
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Hi Tammy! Since I went there and also worked there for 4 years, I really recommend looking at BU for jobs. The pay is decent, but the benefits are fantastic, between health care, vacation, hours, and tuition remission.
Go here: http://www.bu.edu/hr/employment/jobs/jobs.shtml
and check out the jobs available. You probably want to look in clerical jobs for only Grade 26 (this is the top hourly paid grade, and the mid-point is $18/hour... most people with experience start around the mid-point, especially if that's what you were coming from) and for any professional level jobs (salaried), grades 71 and up.
I saw a job for Asst Animal Care Supervisor that might be up your alley? Otherwise there are tons of options, and quite a few Admin Assistant jobs too. If the University is something that interests you, let me know, and I'd be happy to talk with you about it. Also, if you do think of applying for any jobs, let me know, so I can see if I or any of my colleagues know them. I also got along really well with one of the HR managers, so I could put in word there too.
Not counting the significant amount of holidays (including being closed from just before Christmas to after New Years), you accrue a fair amount of vacation and sick time, and the full time hours are actually only 35/week (9-5/ hour for lunch). Tuition remission is about the best benefit, especially if you had thought about going back to school for anything, or if you just like to take classes.
Cara,
Thanks so much, I'll check it out. Was the animal care supervisor at BU as well?
Cara,
Just answered my own question. I saw the position. Unfortunately, I was a bad girl and never finished college. (cause I was "going to be an actress") I did complete a year of mass communications/theatre, but most of the non-clerical positions require a BA. Maybe I should quit work and go back to school. Oh man....LOL
Hey Tammy-
I'm really sorry to read this update!! Let me know if there's anything I can do to help you! I do still really advocate checking out the jobs at BU. A lot of them say bachelor's degree or comparable experience and working for the University would be a good way to finally finish that degree!
Keep us posted!!
You are all the sweetest. Thanks for letting me vent, everything will be okay I'm sure, it's just that when it rains it pours. I'll keep you all posted. In the meantime distract me with the wedding updates! ;-)
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