Notification Day

One can elude the economy for so long. We've all seen the layoffs around and it really is only a matter of days, if it hasn't happened already. I received my notification of termination today (our whole group was eliminated) and it has been a heartbreaking day because I really love my firm and my group. I've made some strong friendships with immensely talented people and it is sad that I won't get to be with them on a daily basis.

And it could've gone really badly. I could've come into work to find boxes by my desk, been asked to pack in 30 minutes and escorted out by security with nothing to fall back on. I'll actually be working for a couple of months and it will be a good opportunity to tie everything up nice and neatly. I could have left for the day but I wanted to stay, get my work done (I'm still working here afterall), talk with people and plan out my next steps.

The support and concern people have shown is overwhelming and I can't thank everyone enough. M has also been nothing but the best partner I could ask for and in a way, this is a blessing. This is an opportunity to move down to DC, start my job search and new life there. Just in time for the cherry blossoms to bloom.