Background -
I have worked at a large company for the last nine years and had managed to escape being on the "laid off" list for about 16 years of my career. To make things even more ironic, I was in charge of leading the talent acquisition function for my company and dealt with people looking for jobs on a daily basis. It is a much different experience when you are the hiring party and not the seeker.
Now I find myself on the other side and today is my first official day of unemployment. I created this blog to share my experiences as I go through this journey.
Day 1 - It is amazing how quickly my self worth has plummeted from conquering the world to the need to curl up into fetal position in a corner. Ego is a very fragile animal... but there is not time to whine because I had to start the unemployment process. I know this is a benefit for people in my situation... but I felt so "one step above food stamps" as I maneuvered through multiple screens reconfirming my honesty on each page. I am so embarrassed as I work this website to claim my $326 check. I thought everything was on line which made this experience somewhat anonomys but wait - I still have to go into the Michigan Works Office and register in person. I have gone from Nieman Marcus to Walmart... aaahhh...
Realization #1 - I am a snob and need an attitude adjustment.... and unemployment makes me cranky.
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