....Only this time it is NOT a challenge; it is a requirement.
Those of you that know where I work and listen to the news know about the possible rumors. I am not stating any more than what you can read online. If this does happen it will be my 4th merger. I pray to God it does not go through but I am doing the steps I need to prepare myself.
Until I know what is going on all spending is halted. It is just too bad Tony and I did not know this before our trip to Savannah. I do not want to find myself in the unemployment line just after having blown money on things we do not need. Sorry everyone...this also includes gifts. I just cannot afford to take that risk now and every $25 I would have spent on the next so many gifts is going to mean a lot to my budget if I am not working.
This may even mean Tastefully Simple goes as well. I love being a consultant and getting the discount but with the expenses it takes to be a consultant I just barely break even.
I really, really love my job but I have to be realistic if this does happen. Best case scenario if my job is eliminated is I will be put on the merger team. With 5 years of experience working on back merger activities it would be stupid if I did not get that opportunity. Truth is I am terrified of ending back up in the unemployment line. While I did enjoy the three months off I had last year it is also a scary and stressful time. I really wanted this company to be the one I retire from and I hope it still is. Even with everything that is going on I still am very happy I left the last job I was at.
I look back at how hard I worked through college and where I am today. Never in my life did I think with a master's degree I would be facing the same job cuts and hardship as people with no degree. Then adding to the sting is now being over qualified for most of the jobs out there. Right now I am going to bust my butt in my job and hope to ride out the storm. Cross your fingers for me.
On a brighter note: today's weigh in 129.6.
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