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July 25, 2005
Retrenchment - the interesting part
I am retrenched, and so far, I am doing fine. There are plenty of opportunities out there, I know "people" and hope that something will come up.
I also was prepared, call it a hunch.
Whatever.
The interesting part is that people believe that you are feeling bad. You have been retrenched, right? Time for tears, for sadness, it is a Good-Bye. We are not used to take this as an opportunity.
Our regional HR manager came to me yesterday evening, looking at me with a grumbled up face (positively speaking), saying: How are you feeling? Are you okay? Do you want to talk?
Hello! I am doing okay, for the time being. Ask me again in a couple of days, weeks or months.
Same with the regional manager - he sat in the meeting with me and my boss. He also looked like his world would break down, for me. I was okay - at least at the surface, of course. If you would have digged deeper, some emotions could dwell up.
Anyway - let me see how the rest of the week goes.
Posted by Andreas at July 25, 2005 08:25 PM
Comments
All the best.
I envy your optimism.
mamatd.
Posted by: mamatd at July 26, 2005 12:37 PM
All the best from my end.
Posted by: Dhana at July 26, 2005 12:07 PM
I am sure you can find a better job. Just don't give up. Maybe you can take this opportunity to get a good rest. Old prophet said this before "Rest is a preparation of a longer journey".
Posted by: Kongtender at July 26, 2005 11:08 AM
I am sure something better is in store for you :) Take a break and see where life takes you next!
Posted by: bkworm at July 26, 2005 10:51 AM