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31 May 2011

My last day is tomorrow; I am being laid off. [More:] New chapter and all that. Please wish me a happy landing.
Aw, man. One person is too many.

Best wishes; I hope you come out on the "fabulous opportunity" side of things.
posted by Madamina 31 May | 17:30
Oh crap! I am sorry, rainbaby.
posted by danf 31 May | 17:37
Damn, I'm sorry. Sending whuffles and good thoughts your way.
posted by Senyar 31 May | 17:46
Damn! It's really going around again, lately... hugs to you, and best of luck with the new search.
posted by BoringPostcards 31 May | 17:49
Not another one! I'm really sorry.
posted by JanetLand 31 May | 17:51
Blargh. On to bigger and better things, rainbaby!

Or things, anyway. Good luck.
posted by gaspode 31 May | 18:14
Grrrr...sorry to hear this. Here's hoping you not only land on your feet, but get to do bigger and better things. With more money and more vacation!

posted by Sil 31 May | 18:46
Good luck.
The last time I was laid-off was six years ago. Still haven't found regular employment.
posted by Thorzdad 31 May | 18:47
Sorry to hear that, rainbaby!
posted by ThePinkSuperhero 31 May | 18:53
Good luck, rainbaby. Things will work out.
posted by LoriFLA 31 May | 18:58
Dang. Hope it ends up being a good thing to have happened, and may you land very happily.
posted by Specklet 31 May | 18:59
Wow, that sucks. I hope you get to do something you've always wanted to do.
posted by Pips 31 May | 19:10
Oh, man. I hear you, sister. Do land happily. Hang in there. Come visit if you want!
posted by Stewriffic 31 May | 19:24
Good luck, my darling. I got some news today that makes me think I'm not long for my current job (yes, the new one).

So, you know, sympathy AND empathy.
posted by Eideteker 31 May | 19:25
Sorry rainbaby. Think of this as a good opportunity to make positive changes and tackle new challenges.
posted by gomichild 31 May | 19:59
Luck, lots and lots!
posted by galadriel 31 May | 20:03
Oh fuck, hon. Here's hoping for a better tomorrow!

I hope it works out better for you than it has for me, which it will, you're not in a small tourist town that's hemorrhaging money and people. 15 months since my layoff and hey, do you want a bag for that? It'll be $36.45. Out of forty? Thank you for shopping at Home Depot! Yeah. It's great being back where you were in college - 25 years later.

posted by mygothlaundry 31 May | 20:43
Ouch, good luck & hope you find something awesome soon.
posted by sysinfo 31 May | 21:36
Good luck!
posted by rmless2 31 May | 22:12
I really hated the yay-positivity when I got laid off, so I will say: That sucks. You have my permission to act as whiny, sullen, and pessimistically as you like for the next while.
posted by occhiblu 31 May | 22:58
What occhiblu says is very sensible. Rainbaby, you are awesome. This, however, sucks, so you should feel free to kvetch to your heart's content.
posted by Elsa 31 May | 23:26
I'm sorry.
posted by brujita 31 May | 23:31
Best of luck.
posted by TheophileEscargot 01 June | 01:08
Getting laid off sucks major suck. I hope your unemployment is short and pleasant.
posted by casarkos 01 June | 01:46
Bugger!

(((rainbaby)))
posted by deborah 01 June | 02:06
Thanks so much, guys. Why yes, it is four in the morning. I'm hoping to hold it together to say goodbye to folks and hand out contact info. HR is actually being pretty great, and I have resources to turn to. I have an acting gig lined up for the summer, but I don't know how that might hurt my unemployment filing or not. Maybe I can put off accepting my package till after the show? I don't know. It's all new to me. It is an opportunity that could work out, but right now I have some guilt and anger, neither productive.
posted by rainbaby 01 June | 02:56
Keep the faith. Something better will come along!
posted by flapjax at midnite 01 June | 08:15
Good luck.
posted by plinth 01 June | 09:22
rb, situations and state laws differ, but I'd file for unemployment ASAP. Your award may be diminish/be suspended depending on how much your summer gig makes. Most states make you file weekly (usu. online) where you have to declare any income for the week, and then if you cross a threshhold, you don't get any unemployment money. But I've also been burned by filing after a part-time gig, where the award amount was based on the (minimal $) part-time gig instead of my last f/t position. Though in that case, there wasn't really any getting around it. Basically, what they said to me was that I should have refused to work that part-time position (not explicitly, just based on their reading of the rules) despite the fact that you're not supposed to refuse any reasonable offer of unemployment.

Hopefully, your situation will be much less grar-making. Best to read up on your state's website, though.

Sorry again, dear. All the best; you deserve nothing less.
posted by Eideteker 01 June | 09:36
Crappy news, rb. Good luck.
posted by danostuporstar 01 June | 09:59
Aw, damn, rainbaby, I'm sorry. Layoffs do suck & it's ok to feel crappy. Here's to better days for both you and stewie.

(Stewie are ya feeling better?)
posted by chewatadistance 01 June | 10:44
*hugs* That sucks.
posted by sperose 01 June | 16:18
Awwwww, craaaaaappp!!!

I'm sorry to hear this, and fully support the suggestion that you rail at the universe, HR, or any others. For as long as you want, or until your new job surprises you by being awesome.
posted by theora55 01 June | 17:29
Eideteker, you are right, I need to apply for benefits, and will sweat my way through outdoor Shakespeare to decrease those benefits for those weeks. I will also not teach at a good private school arts camp this summer for the reasons you cite. Stupid system, huh?

Stewriffic, I'd like to visit, have a Stewie and chewie day! But I worry about my car - engine light is on. I'll see.

I had no strength today and pretty much cried the whole few hours I was there. I worked with some good people, but it's just a job. Change is just change. It'll most likely be ok, I know. I'm not angry. I'm just tired right now.
posted by rainbaby 01 June | 21:53
So sorry to hear that, rainbaby. :(
posted by Twiggy 02 June | 01:16
Very bitey. So sorry. Hope that opportunities emerge soon.
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