~there's bruises on my heart~
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So let me preface this entire entry by saying that today was one of the most emotionally draining days for me, and here’s why…
So, a few weeks ago I put in my notice at work that I would be leaving sometime in late August. Such notice was given, because due to my new school schedule, I wouldn’t be able to maintain hours necessary for me to sustain my comfortable life, and to please all the bank gods that be.
So in my eyes, I was doing them a huge favor by giving them ample time to look for my replacement, because they promised me that I could stay on until I was ready to leave, which they stayed true to.
My replacement was found, and she started just a few short weeks ago.
Fast forward to today. No sooner had I walked in the door, then my boss was like, “Sarah, come on back to my office when you get a minute.” This not being an uncommon occurrence, I thought nothing of it. How shocked was I when she went into her speech.
She started off by telling me that Bank of America (I work for Fleet which was bought out by B.O.A.) was letting go of 1,500 jobs today within the Fleet footprint. She proceeded to tell me that not one, or two, but three employees were being let go from our branch alone. Rosemarie, who was just hired to take my place, Chris, who is my closest friend in the bank, and Ian, who while we don’t get along all of the time, is still a nice guy.
However, their release wasn’t completely without its benefits. With agreeing to leave, they were all given severance package that will last 21 weeks. In addition to this, they are all eligible for unemployment, which isn’t a bad deal at all. I am not saying I advocate sitting home, and collecting an unemployment check, but hey.
Anyway, the reason for my being called into her office was basically to make sure I wouldn’t be upset. Unfortunately, because I put in my notice weeks early, like a nice ‘guy’, I wasn’t eligible for any packages. I guess I am upset about it in some small way, but what can you do? Sure, it would have been nice to sit home this semester and just focus on school, but I wasn’t so lucky. So it’s back to hitting the pavement for me.
I guess overall I am disappointed with they way the business world works. There is no such thing as job security anymore.
This just scares me even more for when I am finished school, and begin my search for a job in my field. Is there going to be anything out there for me?
I am sorry to go off on this rant, but it really just got to me. All day it was coursing through my head, and I didn’t say much. But as soon as we left, and I was walking to my car, I couldn’t stop the tears from falling. I just feel for all the things I have no control over, and everything that isn’t fair.
So let me preface this entire entry by saying that today was one of the most emotionally draining days for me, and here’s why…
So, a few weeks ago I put in my notice at work that I would be leaving sometime in late August. Such notice was given, because due to my new school schedule, I wouldn’t be able to maintain hours necessary for me to sustain my comfortable life, and to please all the bank gods that be.
So in my eyes, I was doing them a huge favor by giving them ample time to look for my replacement, because they promised me that I could stay on until I was ready to leave, which they stayed true to.
My replacement was found, and she started just a few short weeks ago.
Fast forward to today. No sooner had I walked in the door, then my boss was like, “Sarah, come on back to my office when you get a minute.” This not being an uncommon occurrence, I thought nothing of it. How shocked was I when she went into her speech.
She started off by telling me that Bank of America (I work for Fleet which was bought out by B.O.A.) was letting go of 1,500 jobs today within the Fleet footprint. She proceeded to tell me that not one, or two, but three employees were being let go from our branch alone. Rosemarie, who was just hired to take my place, Chris, who is my closest friend in the bank, and Ian, who while we don’t get along all of the time, is still a nice guy.
However, their release wasn’t completely without its benefits. With agreeing to leave, they were all given severance package that will last 21 weeks. In addition to this, they are all eligible for unemployment, which isn’t a bad deal at all. I am not saying I advocate sitting home, and collecting an unemployment check, but hey.
Anyway, the reason for my being called into her office was basically to make sure I wouldn’t be upset. Unfortunately, because I put in my notice weeks early, like a nice ‘guy’, I wasn’t eligible for any packages. I guess I am upset about it in some small way, but what can you do? Sure, it would have been nice to sit home this semester and just focus on school, but I wasn’t so lucky. So it’s back to hitting the pavement for me.
I guess overall I am disappointed with they way the business world works. There is no such thing as job security anymore.
This just scares me even more for when I am finished school, and begin my search for a job in my field. Is there going to be anything out there for me?
I am sorry to go off on this rant, but it really just got to me. All day it was coursing through my head, and I didn’t say much. But as soon as we left, and I was walking to my car, I couldn’t stop the tears from falling. I just feel for all the things I have no control over, and everything that isn’t fair.