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Hi!
Every day seems to last forever, probably from lack of sleep. But the weeks are flying by... I can't believe I've been back to work for 2.5 weeks! It is manageable most days. Busy, but we have a system and it's working and we're surviving 
I do, however, feel like I'm in a rut with friendships again. I struggle to make friends as I'm not naturally very social and it's just so hard to maintain or begin friendships when life is so busy.
Sequestration is still happening, but no one is paying attention anymore. I'll count myself lucky if I only end up with a 20% pay cut for the forseeable future. They're talking layoffs next fiscal year (beginning in October) and I don't think I've been here long enough to avoid getting the axe. Let the aggressive saving begin.
How's life with you?
Re: Hi!
Glad to see you are managing all the new changes Amy!
I know that I was in a business and multiple layoffs happened, the entire atmosphere changes and its very "every man for himself" people were always upset with one another and there was a lot
How about taking your little sister to a paint your own pottery place, even if it isn't your first outing? Might be a really fun, and unique experience for her (and you)! I've been to Clayground, and had a blast!
Clayground in East G
Layoffs here are by seniority, with very few exceptions. It's not going to be a battle to keep my job, just a numbers game. If they need to cut a certain number of people, and I'm low enough on the list, I'll be gone. And honestly, morale around here i
thaqnks for the pottery idea! I actually thought of it yesterday and called the accidental artist, but their number is disconnected, so I emailed to ensure they are still open- otherwise we will go to that place in EG!
I was hoping that if I call