I was laid off from my job this past Friday and while I know it is a blessing in disguise and I'm blessed to keep my dental and health insurance until the end of the year, I haven't found myself in this position...well, ever. Every time I was on the search for a different job, I was in control of looking and finding something before quitting.
Today is Wednesday and I've had the luxury of spending Monday and Tuesday with my husband and this is officially the first day where I'm at home with my dog (who is very happy by the way) and my thoughts. I've been scouring through jobs and whatnot, I've applied for 1 and am holding off only because I'm going to be gone the end of the month to visit family and there's nothing like getting a new job and saying, "Hey, by the way, I won't be here for a week and a half the end of the month or for a few days next month so I can get my teeth fixed."
This is a strange feeling. Thank God I don't feel pressured to find anything immediately, but I know I need to make money and help the household. I know that I can use this time to work on my earring business as well and I am not going to take that for granted. There are plenty of jobs out there, not paying well, but there is no reason why people who want to work can't find something. I've applied for unemployment for the first time which is also strange but this whole situation was legit and my old employer even told me to apply so hey, I'll take it.
We'll see what happens but whatever and wherever it is, I'm excited for what the future holds.
