Author: marathonmelissa

Update from the Unemployment Line

  • I HAVE AN INTERVIEW NEXT WEEK!! Repeat. I HAVE AN INTERVIEW NEXT WEEK!! The job is only part time but it is something and I don’t feel completely unwanted. It is 30 hours per week and the pay is $30-34k per year. 
  • I have heard back from another job (a real person!) who said that she will be in contact after the job closes on November 2nd. 
  • So that makes me feel a little bit better.
  • I pay $448 for my health insurance and I found out that it is going up to $525 in January. So I’m praying extra hard that whatever job I can get will have health insurance because that is INSANE! I couldn’t sleep last night because I was so worried about that and just money in general.
  • I have a lot of amazing people in my life; some I’ve never even met! I reached out to a woman I networked with at my old job. She is the VP of a major organization that I’ve been a member of since I was in college. She asked for my resume and is going to see what she can do with her network of people across the country. 
  • Also, @reginatarae is AWESOME. She reworked my resume and cover letter and I’m sending those out as well. Seriously, what an awesome friend you are Tara!
  • @two-o-nine @lindsaydoeslife @getittogetherg @running-matt @runningforbiscuits You guys are so wonderful. Thanks for texting me, messaging me, calling, skyping, etc to see how I am doing. Knowing that so many people care about me across the world is pretty humbling. I don’t know if I can ever thank you enough–or repay the kindness. I adore you all.
  • On this “Back To The Future” Day I’m spending my afternoon applying for jobs and watching “Back to the Future Part II” because what else would I be doing, right??

Have a good one friends!

New Music Monday 

Rudimental- Feat. Ed Sheeran “Lay It All On Me”

I looked and looked for a complete video of this song and couldn’t find it. But I heard this song Saturday night and I am OBSESSED. There is another video but you have to change the speed to make the sound make sense–check that one out! These lyrics really speak to me right now. Maybe it is because where my life is at right now, but they kind of give me peace.

(Source: https://www.youtube.com/)

I have amazing friends. @two-o-nine sent me the movie, (we tend to love the same movies and she says this one is the best!) And @sleepruneatrepeat sent me the most thoughtful card! I’m crying you guys! Thank you so much! I feel so loved. I’m still really scared, but I know that things will be ok because I’ve got people like you all on my side!

I am so blessed to have you all in my life. Thank you for all the thoughts, prayers, and messages. I’m going to get through this.

Things that I know for sure

  • Losing your job is terrifying. Absolutely terrifying. I’m working hard not to get depressed as I apply for jobs and wait to hear from them.
  • The fact that my former boss had the power to throw my life into a tailspin like this with this action is also scary. I have a lot of anger going on right now.
  • I had some pretty scary thoughts while out for runs the past two days: I won’t go into detail but suffice it to say that I can see how I could easily slip into a very deep and dark depression because of this.
  • I crave a routine. Getting up, going to work, and getting out of the house is something that I took for granted. I’m working on making a new routine in the interim.
  • I have AMAZING friends. YOU GUYS. I would be such a mess without the love and support from all of you and my other friends too! From the messages, calls, texts and all the thoughts and prayers, I am so, so grateful to you all.
  • I’ve applied for about 25 jobs in the past few days. I’ve called in favors from friends and am just now playing the waiting game. I have no patience so this will be hard.
  • Good News? My friend that I edit videos for is bringing me a computer and videos today. I make $100/video so with all the free time I will have I can make some decent cash. So that helps.
  • I’m going to begin to look at part time work if I don’t get any bites soon. Not working would be cool if I knew I would start a new job on a certain day. I just have to have faith and trust that it will all work out. If you pray, please add me to your prayers! 

Thanks friends

Is this rock bottom?

I came into work Monday morning and my boss called me into her office. She sat me down and told me that due to the $200,000 that we are in the red, my position was being eliminated and my duties were being assigned to the remaining staff.

The next few moments were surreal; she outlined the severance package: (1 month salary and paying me out my PTO and another month of health insurance), and asked if I had any questions.

Over the roaring sound in my ears, I was able to choke out, “There’s really nothing to say, is there? You’ve made up your mind.”

She said it was a difficult decision and one she did not take lightly. I wholeheartedly disagree: she did not like that I questioned her about the potential office move. The way she treated me after that incident was totally different from how it was before.

I gathered my things and left. She had told all the others to either not come in or to come in late-which I find incredibly shady. I find it odd that this comes only 3 days after I reached my membership and sponsorship goals last week. I was the Membership Director. I think she will find that this was the wrong decision, especially with only a month to go before conference.

I am a mess. An utter mess. A month ago my boyfriend broke up with me. 4 weeks later this happens. I have to have faith that this is part of God’s greater plan for my life, but it is so hard to see that right now. 

I’ve applied for several jobs, and have more to go. And you better believe that I’ve already filed for unemployment! They have to pay for doing this to me! 

I am worried about money. Rent and a new car payment and other bills scare me. I have a bit of time, but not a lot. If you would all keep me in your thoughts and prayers, I would appreciate it!! Any possible ideas or leads would be appreciated!

Friday, Finally

  1. I tried a thing with my hair last night. I took a shower and washed my hair then I twisted it and pinned it up on the top of my head to air dry all night. I was going for the beachy waves. I think I got the frizzy mess instead. Whatever. It’s Friday. I don’t care.
  2. Over Labor Day we had a hail storm. I had Shaniqua for 12 years without any hail damage after multiple storms. 6 weeks into owning my new car (Brooke has named her “Blue-niqua”!) I managed to acquire $3130.00 in hail damage! Sniff, sniff. I got the estimate Wednesday and made her appointment for when I’m in Chicago for conference next month. 
  3. GUESS WHAT?!?!?! At 3:45pm yesterday I HIT MY MEMBERSHIP GOALS!! 100% (at least!) of every category across the board! I’m so relieved, it is like a huge weight has been lifted. To give you some perspective, I’m responsible for just under $490,000.00 (or 40% of our operating budget!) and $50k in Conference sponsorship money. I hit THAT goal last month. **$51,750 thankyouverymuch!**
  • It is going to be cool today (upper 60′s), 80 tomorrow and 90 on Sunday. I really do love Fall in Nebraska.
  • Those should be a 4 & 5, but Tumblr won’t let me. Whatever dude. We are doing Random Acts of Kindness at work. I have to do something nice for a coworker (doesn’t have to involve money) by Tuesday. Any suggestions?

Happy FRIDAY!!