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Lost my job of 8 years. I'm not in a good place right now
10 years ago
So yeah... I got let go from the business I was working at for the past eight years. I built it from the ground up, and was the right hand man to the owner. I never though in a million years this would happen. But it did. The owner wants the person in my position to be an engineer. Out of the blue. Just like that. I'm not an Engineer. I have a lot of knowledge on that subject from working there, but apparently that's not good enough.
I got let go last Friday. My weekend was okay. But as soon as the work week hit, I became an emotional trainwreck. I feel nervous All The Time. A tightness in my chest. Clammy hands. Waking up at 3:00am and having my heart begin racing so fast that I can't get back to sleep. Since the week started, I perfected my resume with my friend, Kurst's help. I have written two cover letters. I dropped off cover letter and resume for a Resource Manager at Alkora's work yesterday. I'm trying to shoot for project manager / resource manager / hr type jobs. I was Operations Manager at my previous job for years. I'm trying to be positive... it's only been a week. I just want to be able to sleep again. I just want to be happy again. I just want the nervousness and stress to go away.
During this crisis, I have been so thankful for Alkora. I'm not in the right mind just yet, and he's been constantly there for me. He's been giving me all kinds of encouragement, and as bad as things seem for me right now, I'd be completely lost without him.
I just need to keep putting out more resumes and trying to stay positive.
I got let go last Friday. My weekend was okay. But as soon as the work week hit, I became an emotional trainwreck. I feel nervous All The Time. A tightness in my chest. Clammy hands. Waking up at 3:00am and having my heart begin racing so fast that I can't get back to sleep. Since the week started, I perfected my resume with my friend, Kurst's help. I have written two cover letters. I dropped off cover letter and resume for a Resource Manager at Alkora's work yesterday. I'm trying to shoot for project manager / resource manager / hr type jobs. I was Operations Manager at my previous job for years. I'm trying to be positive... it's only been a week. I just want to be able to sleep again. I just want to be happy again. I just want the nervousness and stress to go away.
During this crisis, I have been so thankful for Alkora. I'm not in the right mind just yet, and he's been constantly there for me. He's been giving me all kinds of encouragement, and as bad as things seem for me right now, I'd be completely lost without him.
I just need to keep putting out more resumes and trying to stay positive.
Good luck and my best wishes go out to you!
~ Drake M.
<hugs>
Also, I saw on my twitter feed that the Como Zoo was looking to hire (yes hire, not volunteer) an Events Staff head. Given your expereince working with the Hyatt with Furry Migration and with MNFurs via zoo boo I think it might be something you'd enjoy and could consider; even if the pay might be a less since it'd be working professionally for a non-profit which is something you've been doing for years for free.
I think that could give you a serious edge as a candidate even if it would be switching out of the IT field.
After all the work you put into that, this is not something you deserve. Whatever happens, you are not to blame.
This can only mean there is a better place and a better opportunity coming for you. I have faith your future is secure.
All my hugs! And if you need help getting sleep, try watching/listening to some ASMR (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Auton.....idian_response) videos on Youtube. Here's a short sample playlist I made to hopefully get you started, they're all about relaxation and anxiety-relieving (I highly recommend using headphones for best experience): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?li.....WNR5RZEkh0OSdH
Be sure and apply for unemployment as soon as you can get it, I think it's a state thing, just in case you cant find a job right away. If you can financially, take a small vacation or catch up on hobbies or projects around the house. Try to remain scheduled. Don't put sulking in your underwear drinking Pabst or etc-sorry-for-yourself activities on your calendar. Long drives or walks towards positive activities will let you reflect but won't bring you down so bad.
Sounds like you are doing all the right things