Today I lost my job. My little job, the job that I had loved, the job that had taught me that work isn't all bad. It sucked. I cried, ate some ice cream as well as my beloved o sembei and watched my favorite movie.
They didn't want to let me go, offered me a few hours a week to keep me around. But my heart just wasn't in it, the delivery was abrupt, no hint of thanks for the hard work I have done getting their business off the ground, treated a bit like an anonymous factory worker rather than a friend working in a creative venture to bring the wonder of art to children. So I declined and wandered back to the drawing board staring at the blank page.
I'm old enough and tough enough to know that as one door closes another opens, but I'm kinda left thinking maybe it's time to build my own door, one with a kooky knocker and a peep hole so that I can see exactly who is out there before I let them in.
Tomorrow IS another day.
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I'm so sorry! That is the worst feeling. Treat yourself to some relaxation time and then get up and start working on that door of yours. I bet it will fit you perfectly! :)
ReplyDeleteYes yes yes, you must use your fantastic and unique combination of qualities in a venture that makes you happy. I have ideas but will not write them here because someone will steal them. Let's discuss over tea soon. Aya xxx
ReplyDeleteBerni, I am so sorry to hear this. It sounds as if you really enjoyed what you did. You are right on target though -- if you truly want to do what you love, then you should consider doing it on your own. I wish you the best with whatever you do. Don't get down over it. It will all be okay.
ReplyDeleteSO SORRY YOU ARE GOING THRU THIS AS WELL.
ReplyDeleteif there is any way I can lend a hand or thoughts let me know.
Bernie that's absolutely awful, i know how much you liked that job. But Bernie, you are strong capable and creative, you will get through this my darling and you will have learnt another lesson in life, another page has turned,and hey it's their loss, big loss.
ReplyDeletelove ya heaps from the mama xxxxxxxxxxxx
Hey peeps, thanks so much for your kind words. Youse guys are the best xx
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry! I can tell that you're hurt about this... I'm sure something worthwhile will turn up, and the hurt will heal in time. Thinking of you!
ReplyDeleteOh no! I'm really sorry about that. Hope that the drawing board is going well for you.
ReplyDeleteThat stinks Berni! But you're right, you're more than talented enough and motivated enough to build your own door. Pick yourself up and keep at it, you can make quite a tidy future for yourself with just a little gumption and effort (not unlike weightloss, actually :)
ReplyDeleteThat's such a shame. The drawing board can be scary, but you're right that it might be an opportunity to build yourself a wicked cool door that suits you.
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