I'm totally full of doom and gloom these last couple of days, but the cherry on the sundae was just about 30 minutes ago when I got brought into an office, had the door closed and told, "We really don't want to do this. We love you and really thought you would grow and do wonderfully here, but we have to let you go."
Great. I had only been there 7 months and they figured since they had to let people go they would go with the old mantra, "Last hired, first fired." Strange how the male employee that started oh about two months ago was still left there, but I had to go. I'm telling you working there was like something out of Mad Men. I know I'm a bit bitter.
So my car ride home was filled with many tears. Even though this job was totally not my cup of tea it did enable me to pay my bills and buy nice stuff for my house.
I'm trying to look on the positive side. At least I will now have the time to work on my blog, my secret little side project, and get my interior design business off the ground.
I'll still need to make a living some how so if any of you have any insider tips on any openings in the NY city area I would appreciate it. Come on Eddie Ross don't you want me to become your assistant?
Ah for the time being I guess I should contact Melisa at Lil Bee and join in on the fun and do my guest post on my favorite stimilus package posts that she has been doing.
Oh honey, I am so sorry! I am certain that the future holds great things for you. Maybe this was a blessing in disguise and will put you one step closer to starting your design business. Best of luck! XOXO
ReplyDeletePaloma is so right! You should start your own business. Clearly you have a passion for this! Let's start our own co together! You're very positive and talented so don't lose hope. xoxoxo
ReplyDeleteAlicia B.
OHHHHHHHH MY GOODNESS. I am so sorry! Hang in there! There are so many better things to come for you! One day you will look back and laugh... sounds impossible now, but it's true. Hang in there!!!
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry!
ReplyDeleteOH No! I'm sorry, but as everyone said, blessing in disguise, its time to get your business cracking!
ReplyDeleteI know this will sound bad..don;t tihnk about it for a few days(and this holiday weekend will let you do that!) then on tuesday you can buckle down and figure out a plan.
and I dont think I'm far behind you..we lost our largest client today that is 55% of our entire business..
I'm so sorry. I was in your shoes about a month ago...I was there for 6 months, really loved the job, and they pulled the "last hired, first fired" thing on me too. Sucks. BUT, another job landed in my lap about two weeks later. Keep your spirits up, things will work out! Never spend one minute not being happy, when someone closes a window, move to the next window or break down a door!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry! Freaking economy! I'm with everyone else that this must be a blessing in disguise. It's time to step out boldly in pursuing your dream. You have so much talent. You can so it. Much love to you. xoxo
ReplyDeleteAW, hun- I am so so so sorry! It totally sucks to not have control in deciding weather or not to stay at the job even if you didn't like it that much. I agree with everyone else, that this is a blessing in disguise because now you get to work on your own business and get it up off the ground that much faster! Stay positive, you are at the beginning of great things and I'm very excited to see everything you are going to accomplish. xoxoxox
ReplyDeleteAww so sorry to hear about your job!..But hold your head up because when one door closes there is always a window that will open!
ReplyDeleteWish you the very very best! The good side is that we will be able to enjoy your fabulous post more often!
sasha
Keep your darling head up. I have a feeling you're up to great things! Take Care.
ReplyDeleteI hate to hear this... you are very talented... someone will be knocking at your door. xo- brooke
ReplyDeleteremember one door closes another bigger, better door opens. i too lost my job in December ( i had been with my company 12 years) so i know how you feel. at least you have started your wonderful blog. i have been meaning to get one started but it still hasn't happened yet. keep up the positive attitude and positive things will come your way!
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you left a comment on House of Turquoise! But I was so sad to come to your blog to find such sad news! I'm so sorry!!! But like everyone else says, this will end up being a blessing in disguise. :)
ReplyDeleteWell entrepreneurs like yourself probably have a hard time working for other people anyways. And when you are self employed you're always in a recession cause you're always looking for business and generating your business! You are so talented, It's just time to start on your own!
ReplyDeleteOh no, that sucks! But, like many has said before, maybe it happened for a reason? You are super talented and maybe it's the right time to start you business? Hope things work out for you!
ReplyDeleteBig hug from Dagny
Camila - I'm so sorry to hear your news. I completely agree with Paloma maybe this is a blessing in disguise as crummy as it feels now. Hugs - Sarah
ReplyDeleteThanks ladies for all the well wishes. I'm just allowing myself today to be a Poo and let out all my tears and anger. Then on to bigger and better things.
ReplyDeleteMy own business was always been my plan and I was having a hard time trying to advance things with silly work in the way. So now my start-up will be my full-time job!
Oh my goodness- that totally sucks. Best of luck with your business. This might be the gods above pushing you to what you were really meant to do.
ReplyDeleteI must know what your secret project is- I'm like a two year old I swear, as soon as someone says there is a secret I can NOT stop thinking about it and will bug the person till they cave- so beware :)
ReplyDeleteWould you like me to send you some of those cupcakes and mojitos I was eating the other day? I'd be happy to share :)
Poo, Camila. Poooooooo! But as they say, when one door closes another one opens. I've been fired 2 or 3 times in my short little career life and every time I was in sales. I suck at sales. The only thing I can sell you is me. lol. Us creative types don't belong in those dead end cubicle jobs anyway. Dry your tears, put on your big girl panties, your best outfit, and put one foot in front of the other. God has WONDERS in store for you. Just keep on the positive side and you will see...
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Kara
Huge hug to you. :( (I finally got back to my computer.) I know how much it sux right now but I know you & you're going to be so more than ok. You're going to do what you set your mind to & you're going to do big things.
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That is bad luck but like all things it will turn out that it was meant to be. Hope you are having a fun weekend, xv.
ReplyDeleteI just found your blog and have enjoyed through past posts. You have a great eye for design! Good luck with the job search.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry! That is so tough! I hope this turns into a wonderful blessing for you in the long run. :) Hang in there!
ReplyDeletehang in there...you're right! on to bigger and BETTER things. :)
ReplyDeletei am so, so sorry...don't be down but seriously look at it as a way to get to do what you "love" for a living now. best of luck; i know good things will come.
ReplyDeleteOh no!! I know I am totally late - I have been shitty at catching up on my favorite blogs lately - but I am so sorry this happened to you. May be Paloma is right! You are so amazing with design... you should do it!!
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