So I’m sitting around on a cold, drizzly Sunday night thinking about what I’m gonna do for dinner. Go out? Order in? Or heat up something that’s been lingering in the fridge. It’s a simple decision, but I don’t really have the energy or desire to make it.

As many of you (my friends who are readers) already know, I got laid off on Friday. I’m okay. Mainly because I had a feeling it was coming with this economy the way it is.  There had also been changes in the office that aroused my suspicions. I was one among several who had to pack our stuff and leave Friday afternoon.

I’m not upset about losing my job. I am hurt by the rejection. Rejection always stings, despite it not being something personal. I’ll get over it, sooner than later, but it still blows. I’m not in oh-my-god panic mode; I have a bit of savings that should last me 3 months if I were to stay unemployed that long, and I definitely do not plan on being unemployed that long. However, many of my friends have been laid off and the vast majority are having a hard time finding work, so perhaps I should be worried. I’m just not there yet. I have always had success finding work; I have a great set of skills, extensive experience, and I interview rather well. It’s not even that I’m a perpetually positive or optimistic person, rather, I’m just not much of a worrier. Let’s hope it stays that way.

So what are my plans? Well, I was going to hit the ground running, but on the advice of a few friends, I’m going to ease into it.  I’ll put my resume up on the major sites like Monster and Career Builder, and I will check out the listings to see what the market is like in my industry.  I also need to buy an “interview” outfit.  I can’t believe I don’t have any dressy clothes, but I guess that’s what happens when you live in Los Angeles.  But I just got laid off Friday so I need a bit of a breather before I am ready to interview, maybe a week.  Hah, I just realize how optimistic I sound, as if I expect to be interviewing next week despite the bad run of luck many have. Who knows?

Anyway, it’s taken me about 3 hours to write this blog entry. I’ve been multitasking, walking away from the computer and coming back.  I actually ate already; we called for pick up from the Peruvian seafood restaurant across the street.  I got steak, shrimp, rice and fries. It was delish. I have also been sorta watching the Grammys though it’s almost over now. I should go to bed soon. I have a dentist appointment tomorrow.  Figured I might as well get what I need done completed before my health insurance expires at the end of the month.  I also, quite reluctantly, have to go back into my old office at some point because they neglected to sign my severance check! In all the turbulence of being laid off, I didn’t even notice that it was unsigned until I got home.  What I did notice is that about 37% of the check was deducted because of taxes - how insane is that! I’m sorry Uncle Sam, I know you’re having a rough time too, but I definitely need the cash now more than you. Grrrrrrrrr!

Anyway, I’m going to check Craigslist again to see what’s out there and then it’s off to bed to dream about fun times at the dentist tomorrow.

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