I got a new job!

Lina

October 20,2022 at 11:49PM UTC

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I got a new job!

On September 20, 2022 I was given notice that I was being laid off immediately. I was given a letter that stated it was for 'budgetary' reasons that my position was being eliminated. After 5 years. No warning. Nothing.

On October 24, 2022, I will start my new job! 34 days after I was unceremoniously given the boot, I get a fresh start. It wasn't how I thought my career would look at age 57, but I think this is a good direction for me.

Same field-human/social services. Helping those individuals get a leg back up on poverty, hunger, homelessness and get them back into self-sufficient, healthy, happy lives. But, in a new agency-new coworkers, new county, new opportunities for growth! What joy to hear people sound excited to work with me! What joy to feel that same joy about going to work. No baggage, no bitterness, no fear. It's a new beginning and I presented myself as I really am.

What am I? Experienced, enthusiastic, talkative, thoughtful, calm in a crisis, excited when witnessing growth and transformation, tough when I need to be, empathetic as hell for the underdogs, spiritual, skeptical, strong...and more.

All this and much more. Someone saw this in me and as I presented myself, saying "I want THIS job!", they said, "SHE is the one we want for this job!" So we made a deal and I start Monday. 34 days after the rug was pulled out from under me, I've landed, as they say, back on my feet.

Sharing good news because...Life is Good.

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AnonymousOctober 21,2022 at 1:06AM UTC
Oh, such a great job story! Life is definitely a JOURNEY, and it contains hills and valleys of all kinds of magnitudes. So glad you didn't let this stop in the road make you feel like you as a person was an issue. I truly believe that being yourself and the people meant for you will gravitate! Congrats on your new job!
AnonymousOctober 21,2022 at 1:11AM UTC
Congrats!!!!!!!!!!
AnonymousOctober 21,2022 at 2:05AM UTC
Congratulations.
AnonymousOctober 21,2022 at 3:43AM UTC
That's wonderful! Congratulations!
AnonymousOctober 21,2022 at 6:05PM UTC
Congratulations! I am similar...I was recently "quiet fired" but was in talks with another company. Got the offer this week, and I start the 31st! And like you, this company saw great potential in me, and WANTS to work with me! After the mental debilitation over the past months, I am genuinely excited again! So happy for you!
LinaOctober 21,2022 at 11:31PM UTC
I was 'quiet fired' too. By the time I came to grips with what was happening, it, well...happened! Best wishes to you!!
AnonymousOctober 21,2022 at 7:29PM UTC
Congratulations. This is such a feel good story. So refreshing to hear. Thank you for sharing, so it’s an inspiration for others not to give up facing a similar circumstance. Keep shining!
AmyOctober 21,2022 at 8:39PM UTC
CONGRATS!!! This is so great to read. Thanks for sharing and adding even more sunshine spirits to our Friday!
Jessica MinterOctober 21,2022 at 10:21PM UTC
Congratulations to you! This was inspiring - thank you!
AnonymousOctober 21,2022 at 10:50PM UTC
Congratulations on your new employment. I am glad the new job is enjoyable for you.
LinaOctober 21,2022 at 11:43PM UTC
Thank you all! I wanted to share because you can't quit on yourself. You're not too young/old, over qualified/inexperienced, etc.
What you MAY be is under appreciated, overworked, under utilized, underpaid, overwhelmed, or just dissatisfied where you are. Don't lose faith in yourself. Ever. You can make amazing things happen for yourself. Never give up.
Sunshine YenOctober 22,2022 at 7:22PM UTC
Congratulations and I so appreciate your sentiments and your tenacity!
Monique Johnson, Ed.D.October 23,2022 at 12:19PM UTC
Congratulations!
Great news!
Lesa Edwards, Career Coach & Master Resume WriterOctober 24,2022 at 2:12PM UTC
Congratulations! I want to point out to others that this woman is in her late 50's - and I didn't see a word about "They won't hire me because of my age." She focused on what she had to offer and her enthusiasm for the position - a winning combo!
PattyOctober 24,2022 at 11:30PM UTC
Yay! They, and your future clients, are lucky to have you! Your story is a good reminder to all of us who have had a setback - the next place wants to hire a success - not a failure. How to get over the setback hump and present yourself as a success? I want THIS job! Here is what I offer You. Sounds like a good start. Congrats to you!
AnonymousOctober 25,2022 at 12:12PM UTC
Congratulations! They are very lucky to have you!
Kelly MeigsOctober 25,2022 at 1:05PM UTC
Congratulations!!! You're going to rock your new opportunity!
Christi MillerOctober 25,2022 at 1:35PM UTC
Congratulations! That is wonderful news.