Mixed Emotions
As some of you may already know, (if you follow me on twitter) today I was told I would be “released” from my contract at the Buy More. As of June 12th I will be set adrift anew.
Honestly though, I’m not as upset as I could be. Sure, I don’t want to be out of work right now, but I wasn’t as attached to this job as my last one. Don’t get me wrong, it was great experience, pay, and I really liked my co-workers. But I knew it wasn’t something I would do long term. This whole outsourced HR provider model does make sense, especially for big clients, but I didn’t get into HR to be part of a production line. I want to build relationships. Why would I be so interested in social media/networking if all I wanted to do was impersonally handle HR transactions all day long? No, thank you.
Sigh. I’ve had a rough week. But I’m still remaining positive and I feel I’m in a better position to handle unemployment now than I was 4 months ago. I managed to save money and I have my PHR. I’ll keep on remaining positive and pushing forward because that’s what I do. That and stuff. I also do stuff.
I’m once again a minion for hire, looking for her new evil mastermind. Will hench for chocolate.
June 2nd, 2009 saat: 3:11 pm
This will all work out well for one reason, your supreme awesomeness.
You have thousands of fans and supporters and I am sure any of us would do just about anything to help.
The next HR Happy Hour I think must be devoted to the Minion.
June 2nd, 2009 saat: 4:36 pm
Yes, what Steve said. To the Minion!
June 2nd, 2009 saat: 4:43 pm
Ugh, I’m sorry you’re having to deal with this!
I third Lisa’s seconding of Steve.
June 2nd, 2009 saat: 6:42 pm
Ditto on what Steve said…you are absolutely super and this will all work out just fine.
June 2nd, 2009 saat: 7:26 pm
Steve – Supreme awsomeness? Sweet. Thousands of supporters? I'm not sure about that, though. :)Thanks!
Lisa – Raise your glass high!
Ask a manager – I agree, I'm sorry it's happening to me too. 🙂 Thanks!
Sharlyn – Thanks, I'm keeping my chin up!
June 4th, 2009 saat: 8:56 am
I totally know what you're saying about wanting to know your people. I think that's a huge difference between call center HR and on site HR.
You'll move on from this.
June 5th, 2009 saat: 4:42 am
That sucks. I'm sorry.
However–summer is the best time to be unemployed, for sure. So this is an improvement over last time.
Plus, in my experience, having a contract gig helps a lot in dealing with the loss of the job you'd had for a while. It's like a transition relationship after a big breakup. So I agree…you'll be much better equipped this time around.
Good luck. I think you're actually going to land pretty quickly.
June 5th, 2009 saat: 4:49 am
Rachel – Definitely!
Kerry – So this my re-bound job? 🙂 I like that.