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I've been MIA, but I missed you all.
Hello girls,
I've been MIA, and feel so out of touch. So many things have happened since I last posted. For one, my father is doing well. He is recuperating at an excellent rate, so we are all very grateful about that. I'm still mourning the loss of my cousin, who was killed in a motorcycle accident about a month ago. He died at a such a young age, but thank you to all who gave me your t&p during that tough time.
I guess the biggest change so far was that I got layed off from work. The company was "downsizing" and I was put on there cut off list. I can totally understand the need to downsize if the company is going through difficult times, but what has upset me is that they haven't cut corners from other ends to save jobs. They spent more than they needed on a holiday party and even gave employees bonuses. This upsets me more for the other employees that got fired than for myself. I was just a receptionist, but for the other people this was their career and lively-hood. Personally I think their business decisions are very poor. A company should do everything in their power to save jobs, but not my problem anymore. It has been both bitter sweet. I've enjoyed my time off, but both my husband and I are now unemployed. So financially we've been really tight, luckily I have the best mother in law in the world, and she is helping us during these difficult times. With all this extra time I decided on focusing on school. I qualify for unemployement so for now that will do.
As for school I was awarded a scholarship, made the dean's list last semester,(on track for making dean's list again this semester too), and have been chosen to be part of the management team for the South Beach Wine and Food Festival. I have an interview this Tuesday to hopefully get an internship with Marriot Corp. The position I hope to fill is Asst Human Resource Director. Wish me luck :-) I'm also starting the dual program at FIU. beginning next semester I begin taking graduate classes.
Alot has changed, and I've missed being able to come here and share with you girls everything. So I've missed you all and hope that we can all gtg soon.
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Re: I've been MIA, but I missed you all.
My friend! I am so happy to hear from you, I was starting to get worried. You have been missing on fb and after everything that was happening in your family, I was really hoping that everything was ok. I hope your family is doing ok after the death of your cousin. ::hugs::
I am so sorry to hear about your layoff. I am, however, glad that you seem to have your spirits up and are keeping a positive outlook on life. God has plans for you and this is just a bump in the road. This is just going to open new doors for you, my love! I will keep you in my prayers.
Well, it sounds like you have a lot going on, and that's great! I wish you lots of luck. Don't disappear again, ok? We miss you around here.
Johanna we've missed you so much! I'm so sorry to hear about your cousin and your job =(. My T&Ps are with your family. But as others have said, god does have a plan for you and what a blessing to have made the deans list.. go girl!!!!
I wish you the best and I hope we can get a GTG going soon because we all need to catch up.
Awww, you girls rock!! Thanks for your kind words. I missed you all too, and promise not to disappear like that for too long again.
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HEY!!! I didn't know your father was sick but I'm glad to hear he is doing better. My condolences about your cousin. I will be praying for you and your family.
When you told me abou the layoff I knew it was for a reason...you're going to get your dream job!!! CONGRATS!!! Sending you all the sticky dust job in the world!!!