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Kel, that really sucks big time!
Actually, the same thing happened to me, but a little differently. I was offered big bucks from another company in 2000 because they heard of my expertise, etc. And they won the contract of the company I used to deal with and who knew me for 13 years, so I was a big benefit to them. I debated leaving my old job cause they treated me well had I had fun, and they finally gave me more money NOT to leave. But I wanted to consult for the company I was used to so I left. Right at that time my dad's Parkinson's got worse. My mom needed some hernia surgery so I took a family leave for 3 weeks. OK, fine. No problem. My bosses were as good as gold. But later, before dad went to a nursing home, my mother would call me an hour after I got to work to rush home to help her, or she didn't feel well. I used up all my vacation, personal and sick days. Then I started feeling the brunt of my neck and back pain and tried switching hours with people or coming in late so I could go to physical therapy or to the hospital for steroid shots. Meantime, they expected big volume from me and of course I wasn't producing because I was hardly there. After 9/11 when the company I was consulting for started going to pot, I was the 2nd person to be laid off, despite my experience. I expected it, I guess. Afterall, they had a business to run. But on the other hand, I thought it cruel because "what goes around, comes around". Even though nothing was ever mentioned to me, and I couldn't prove anything, I expected that was why. Like it was my fault that horrible things all tumbled on me at one time. So I was laid off in 2002, the day before Cody died, which made matters extremely worse. On the other hand, in hindsight, it was a blessing. There are only 4 people left in that office and all scared of losing their jobs anyway. I still keep in touch with them because I really liked them. My mom never believed, to the day she died, that was the reason I was laid off, but i knew better. All I can say is, bide your time, and look for another job when you're feeling healthy and normal again. That's what I'm going to do. I can't work in my same field again, because there's nothing available, so I'll just have to find something after I heal. It is a cruel world and I feel so upset for you. It brought back really bad memories for me. If you ain't got your health, you ain't got nothing. So maybe things happen for a reason. Good luck, sweetie. I hope everything turns out better for you. You'll be in my prayers for sure. {hugs}
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Kelly I am so sorry for you- you have quite a bit on your plate right now.
But first things first: as everyone said, you should concentrate on your surgery.
And maybe this weekend will provide some good feelings that help you over the things to come.
Best thoughts on their way:)
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Aww....thanks, guys!!
And thank you for your similar stories. It makes me feel better to know I'm not the only one...but also aware there are creepy people out there.
I'm really happy today...I'm so glad Stace is here!! And Tonya...and everyone else. It'll get my mind off things.
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You know I am here for you Kel!!! I was so glad to give you a HUGE hug when I FINNAALLY landed!
If you need anything don't hesistate!
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Aw, Kelly, I am so sorry to hear that. :( Sending love and big hugs.
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That stinks :( I guess I can understand that they need to run a business, but at the same time, it doesn't seem fair.
Try not to wrry too much now and enjoy your weekend. Get well after your surgery, and then I'm sure the right job will come along.
We'll be thinking about you
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I was let go from my paralegal position at the Corporate Counsel's office of a major insurance company in Connecticut after my Dad passed away.
They KNEW that I suffered from depression and my Dad's death took a toll on me. Working 40+ hours a week on top of having to care for my alcoholic father really did a number on my depression. I ended up taking a 6 week leave of absence on the advice of my doctor. The minute I came back, I got called into the office and was told I was being let go.
That really sucks when you are dealing with a health problem that is out of your control. The GOOD news was they offered me a 6 months severance package with health insurance. I took it and ran and never looked back. That was the LAST time I worked in the legal field.
