the sigh heard around the world
I lost my job today.
TODAY.
4 hours ago.
"Katie, hate to be the bearer of bad news, but as you know the AM station is going through a lot of changes what with the canceling of the ***** ***** Show. I'm going to have to let you go. With all of the changes, ****'s hours have been bumped down. He's full-time and he needs those hours so he'll be taking over your 6-10 shift. You're a good worker and I appreciate what you've done, but I just have nowhere to put you. I can't give you the hours. I'm sorry."
That's the best that I can remember it.
I'll be "kept on the roster" if they need me if someone calls in or whatever.
I told him I understood (this is the Big Guy I'm talkin' to) and that I was planning to move this summer and pursue my Master's anyway.
He asks what I'm pursuing.
Communication Studies.
"Wow, you're a glutton for punishment."
Why am I hearing this from everyone? Now I'm starting to doubt my decision to pursue this.
I tell another co-worker (a DJ on another station).
"You're not laid off. They just don't have hours for you right now. Here...(hands me post-it) here's two 4 hour shifts I could use you for. I bet Ed across the way could help you out too. Don't worry, you're not 'let go'. Besides, the Master's is what you should of done in the first place."
f**k you! That just cemented the fact that I really DID dislike him...
Now I'm bitter. I don't want to come in randomly and punch buttons. I've done that for a year and a half now and didn't get anywhere with it. OBVIOUSLY.
Why would I want to keep doing it now.
I talked to one positive person today and she actually told me that maybe this means that I'm really meant to go back to school.
At least I have my ice cream job to fall back on. I just don't know that I want more hours there. That place is teh suck.
At least I don't have to wake up at 4:30am.
Damn....
This sucks...
TODAY.
4 hours ago.
"Katie, hate to be the bearer of bad news, but as you know the AM station is going through a lot of changes what with the canceling of the ***** ***** Show. I'm going to have to let you go. With all of the changes, ****'s hours have been bumped down. He's full-time and he needs those hours so he'll be taking over your 6-10 shift. You're a good worker and I appreciate what you've done, but I just have nowhere to put you. I can't give you the hours. I'm sorry."
That's the best that I can remember it.
I'll be "kept on the roster" if they need me if someone calls in or whatever.
I told him I understood (this is the Big Guy I'm talkin' to) and that I was planning to move this summer and pursue my Master's anyway.
He asks what I'm pursuing.
Communication Studies.
"Wow, you're a glutton for punishment."
Why am I hearing this from everyone? Now I'm starting to doubt my decision to pursue this.
I tell another co-worker (a DJ on another station).
"You're not laid off. They just don't have hours for you right now. Here...(hands me post-it) here's two 4 hour shifts I could use you for. I bet Ed across the way could help you out too. Don't worry, you're not 'let go'. Besides, the Master's is what you should of done in the first place."
f**k you! That just cemented the fact that I really DID dislike him...
Now I'm bitter. I don't want to come in randomly and punch buttons. I've done that for a year and a half now and didn't get anywhere with it. OBVIOUSLY.
Why would I want to keep doing it now.
I talked to one positive person today and she actually told me that maybe this means that I'm really meant to go back to school.
At least I have my ice cream job to fall back on. I just don't know that I want more hours there. That place is teh suck.
At least I don't have to wake up at 4:30am.
Damn....
This sucks...
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natanism on
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Sorry about losing your job. Although in the last 1.5 yrs you probably have gained some knowledge of the business and accrued time at a job that will look good on a resume. So it is not a total wash. Follow your heart, don't let other people hold you down. Go for the degree and fuck everybody else. |
kathiek419 on
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I agree. Everything happens for a reason and this could just be them doing you a favor you dont see yet. Hang in there. Ya never know what lurks just around the corner. Keep that chin up !!! |
TheJoeD on
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One day, a professor of mine who was near retirement said unto me "the worst things happen at the worst possible times." It's not exactly advice, but I've always taken a little bit of comfort in it. You can only go up from here. |
Fleur on
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I think you have totally grasped the message: it's time to finish school. Besides, I don't think the radio station is handling this the right way. It's similar to a boyfriend who doesn't want to date you, but wants you around 'cause the loving is good. You're doing the right thing by talking to those you respect to get a better perspective on the situation. |
