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Aristus

(68,251 posts) Thu Sep 12, 2024, 02:40 PM Sep 12

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I got laid off yesterday. [View all]

Surprise, surprise: it wasn’t due to office politics. It was a last hired, first fired situation for a company that has never had first-rate financial stats, and is scrambling after cost-cutting measures.

Plus, I was the oldest provider in my section, with undoubtedly the highest salary. So I accepted their very generous severance package, and called it a day.

I went back to the office this morning to close out my remaining charts, turn in my keys and my ID badge, and say goodbye to my colleagues.

Now I’m at my favorite local pub enjoying a burger and a beer. Looking forward to some time off. Except for when I had my kidney stone, I haven’t had more than a week off at a time in twelve years. I’m going to chill for a while.

I love you all…

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I got laid off yesterday. [View all] Aristus Sep 12 OP

🫶🏽 blm Sep 12 #1

Enjoy the break. Let us know your next venture. Joinfortmill Sep 12 #2

So sorry . Apply for Unemployment. and enjoy the time. Take care. Love you. Deb. debm55 Sep 12 #3

I second that Jerry2144 Sep 12 #15

You can probably even apply online. LiberalBrooke Sep 12 #48

Big, big hugs, my dear Aristus . . . CaliforniaPeggy Sep 12 #4

Time off is good. And after, a new adventure. Scrivener7 Sep 12 #5

So sorry. Hopefully, there is always an opening for good health care providers. patricia92243 Sep 12 #6

It seems so common these days - TBF Sep 12 #7

way back in the day, the worst performers were laid off Skittles Sep 12 #11

totally true, sadly Dock_Yard Sep 12 #22

enjoy life outside of work as long as you can Voltaire2 Sep 12 #8

I'm sorry only if you are. I thought you kinda liked the hours there. Enjoy your time off. sinkingfeeling Sep 12 #9

*hugs* May you find a better spot. GPV Sep 12 #10

Damn. underpants Sep 12 #12

I hope you have some good time off Alice Kramden Sep 12 #13

Enjoy your time off. redstatebluegirl Sep 12 #14

You are skilled and smart. You will get a better position in no time, if that is what you decide you want. LuckyCharms Sep 12 #16

exactly- sometimes better is on the horizon et tu Sep 12 #34

Here's hoping this will be one of those silver lining situations. 3catwoman3 Sep 12 #17

I retired at the end of last year and Prof. Toru Tanaka Sep 13 #132

I had to have a heart attack to retire. byronius Sep 12 #18

Stress and worry are killers. SergeStorms Sep 12 #27

Take care, Aristus gademocrat7 Sep 12 #19

Good luck and you deserve the time off.nt moniss Sep 12 #20

Similar to me exactly 4Y ago ... Dock_Yard Sep 12 #21

Life is too short..... SergeStorms Sep 12 #23

While it sucks to be at loose ends, thee will always be work for a PA Warpy Sep 12 #24

And we love you. Good luck and enjoy a few chill days! erronis Sep 12 #25

Bet your patients will miss you. Take care. Silent Type Sep 12 #26

it really sounds like a mixed bag for you. barbtries Sep 12 #28

I'm sorry mgardener Sep 12 #29

krum AllaN01Bear Sep 12 #30

No doubts, you will land on your feet when you decide to re-enter the job market. OAITW r.2.0 Sep 12 #31

Good luck you'll find a better position in the future. kimbutgar Sep 12 #32

"When one door closes another opens... other than that it's a pretty good ca" mahina Sep 13 #124

Stay in the groove. cachukis Sep 12 #33

You sound relaxed Wild blueberry Sep 12 #35

Getting laid off was the only way Figarosmom Sep 12 #36

I missed a voluntary severance program at my previous job by like a month when I left Shermann Sep 12 #40

I may have a cocktail in your honor. BoomaofBandM Sep 12 #37

Enjoy your time off, Aristus. Diamond_Dog Sep 12 #38

Happy Birthday! Lulu KC Sep 12 #66

Thank you! Diamond_Dog Sep 12 #71

Oh my! Aristus Sep 12 #74

Thank you, Aristus! Diamond_Dog Sep 12 #75

I enjoyed a nice, citrusy Hefeweizen from a local brewery. Aristus Sep 12 #79

Sounds delish Diamond_Dog Sep 12 #88

Wishing you a very Happy Birthday, and a wonderful coming year. niyad Sep 12 #86

Enjoy your time off ms.pamela Sep 12 #39

Thank you. Aristus Sep 12 #64

Good Rest and Good Luck 🍀 Clouds Passing Sep 12 #41

Be sure to flip your status to "Open to Work" if you are on LinkedIn. Shermann Sep 12 #42

Take this time to breathe. SunSeeker Sep 12 #43

That sucks. So sorry, Aristus Wicked Blue Sep 12 #44

Whatever you do, I hope you enjoy it. LoisB Sep 12 #45

I'm sorry that happened. raccoon Sep 12 #46

Getting laid off might be a blessing in disguise. Desert grandma Sep 12 #47

I was laid off twice in my career from downsizing so I can sympathize. Lonestarblue Sep 12 #49

Sounds like you'll do ok. CaptainTruth Sep 12 #50

I'm sorry this happened to you. HeartsCanHope Sep 12 #51

I'm glad you got severance! viva la Sep 12 #52

See ya in the lounge later! AKwannabe Sep 12 #53

Take it in stride. I like your rationale! Best, ED Evolve Dammit Sep 12 #54

Enjoy! orangecrush Sep 12 #55

I hope you enjoyed that burger and beer, you deserve it! KatyaR Sep 12 #56

Enjoy the break Easterncedar Sep 12 #57

No doubt your next gig will be even better for you! MLAA Sep 12 #58

It was a local Hefeweizen. Aristus Sep 12 #59

Courage mon brave! Mme. Defarge Sep 12 #60

I will not. Aristus Sep 12 #62

Wow, that was brief... malthaussen Sep 12 #61

Ten months. Aristus Sep 12 #63

how are you so sure those politics didn't factor into your layoff Skittles Sep 12 #96

I'm not 100% sure. But sure enough. They do large-scale staff layoffs every ten years or so, Aristus Sep 12 #100

enjoy the time for sure southmost Sep 12 #65

Congratulations? GAJMac Sep 12 #67

Activate your network. Hiring sites are beyond broken. usonian Sep 12 #68

WoW! Was a shock reading your post. chillfactor Sep 12 #69

It was very much their loss, Aristus. Wishing you lots of unexpected joys in your time off, and a much highplainsdem Sep 12 #70

It's a temporary condition. COL Mustard Sep 12 #72

I'm really sorry, but glad you sound like you'll be okay. LauraInLA Sep 12 #73

This could be a blessing in disguise for you Niagara Sep 12 #76

Have a wonderful reality and recover. chouchou Sep 12 #77

Enjoy your time off & good luck finding the perfect position! SheltieLover Sep 12 #78

Thank you! Aristus Sep 12 #80

Yw! SheltieLover Sep 12 #82

Right now, just being awake and not at work for an extended period of time would be an adventure. Aristus Sep 12 #92

Well then, why not rest up then treat yourself to a vaca? SheltieLover Sep 12 #95

We demand frequent updates.. Permanut Sep 12 #81

Just in time for the holidays! Bayard Sep 12 #83

Take care! You have the right perspective. Onthefly Sep 12 #84

Don't be in a big hurry to go back to work. captain queeg Sep 12 #85

And we love you back. So. .that other position you were going to start in niyad Sep 12 #87

No. The position is still open. Aristus Sep 12 #94

Enjoy your well earned time off, Aristus! ColinC Sep 12 #89

Sorry to hear that biophile Sep 12 #90

Probably not all bad... 2naSalit Sep 12 #91

Congratulations on much deserved time off! Enjoy! nt Trueblue Texan Sep 12 #93

Silver lining? True Dough Sep 12 #97

Time to chill for a while... MiHale Sep 12 #98

So sorry that happened to you Generic Brad Sep 12 #99

Good luck. It wasn't your fault . So many things are out of our control. I hope you land on your feet. surfered Sep 12 #101

Sounds like you planned ahead. Good job on that part. keithbvadu2 Sep 12 #102

Enjoy your time off, Aristus. I'm sure there is a position sueh Sep 12 #103

The first and only time I got laid off soldierant Sep 12 #104

I misread the title as "I got laid yesterday" Polybius Sep 12 #105

... Aristus Sep 12 #107

After coming back to this thread several times...... calikid Sep 12 #106

Aww... Aristus Sep 12 #110

You've done so much good for so many. MontanaMama Sep 12 #108

Enjoy your unexpected respite! AmBlue Sep 12 #109

Recharge all your batteries, dear Aristus UpInArms Sep 12 #111

I can relate. Lionel Mandrake Sep 12 #112

Chilling for a while sounds like exactly the right thing DFW Sep 13 #113

Here's To A Soft Landing ProfessorGAC Sep 13 #114

enjoy poozwah Sep 13 #115

Sending good thoughts Marthe48 Sep 13 #116

Good luck to you SocialDemocrat61 Sep 13 #117

8 years ago, I was let go from a 32 year career liberal N proud Sep 13 #118

Five years is a very generous commitment at any age. Shermann Sep 13 #134

Congratulations! You have been given a vacation RainCaster Sep 13 #119

I hope you enjoy every moment of this well deserved time off - Erda Sep 13 #120

A pause is good to reset. pandr32 Sep 13 #121

Hope you enjoy your time off Picaro Sep 13 #122

Love you too Aristus. mahina Sep 13 #123

Happy for you. You "sound" totally okay with it. YES to that burger & beer NoSheep Sep 13 #125

Sorry about your layoff, BlueKota Sep 13 #126

Sorry to hear it SpankMe Sep 13 #127

Enjoy the time off! roamer65 Sep 13 #128

Look a it this way. bif Sep 13 #129

Bill jcboon Sep 13 #130

The dude abides. Prairie_Seagull Sep 13 #131

On the Up Side... SleeplessinSoCal Sep 13 #133