Empty and confused
Hello beautiful ladies. I am a new empty Nester who, after 15 years, just lost my job. For over 20 years I have been in the Customer service areana. I am lost now. I don't know what to do with myself. Any suggestions on how to begin my life again?
GinaBeatty
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06/12/20 at 3:31PM UTC
I too am a recent empty nester and i couldnt be happier. I am thrilled that my daughters are thriving and productive members of society. I do miss them but i am thoroughly enjoying some peace and quiet after 25 years. I have started reading more and have picked up a few hobbies as well.
I am also getting a permanent lay off in 7 days. I am upset about the job and am doing everything I can to secure employment but am having a hard time of it. But I know everything is happening as it should and I will be ok.
Good luck friend, on the job hunt but as far as the empty nest goes, relax and enjoy it. ♥
SARA JOHNSONEnvironmental and Climate Change Scientist
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03/10/20 at 2:42PM UTC
So sorry to hear. I agree with the other poster's comments. I worked in customer service myself for about 10 years. I also know how versatile you have to be in those jobs! You acquire a lot of skills and those will be valuable to your next employer! I never married or had kids, so I decided to leave customer service and go back to school to pursue what I really wanted and that's been positive. Whether or not school is a consideration for you, I'd definitely suggest exploring different areas of work that might interest you. Also, talk to others who may have a line of work that is interesting. You might continue on your current path or you might decide to venture elsewhere. Finding or even working toward something that stimulates you may also help ease some of that emptiness you're experiencing. Good luck to you!
Anonymous
03/09/20 at 1:07PM UTC
I am so sorry to see this. I am also an empty nester and I had no idea it would hit me as hard as it did when my children left home. I will say that it does get better and even better when they start having children.
With that much Customer Service experience, I'm sure you'll be able to pick up a new role at another company fairly quickly. I would freshen up my resume and start looking at some of the companies you've always heard were great to work for. There are a lot of work from home opportunities as well; although being a new empty nester, it might be benefit you to be with people. Good Luck!
