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I am still at the same weight today but I am calling it a victory considering the amount of stress in my life currently.
Yesterday I was fired from my job but not for the reason I expected. I expected them to lay me off due to not wanting to pay me if I was not billing at a client site. Instead, they dropped a bomb on me and said they were firing me with cause for violating my employment agreement by owning a share in a competing company.
As those of you who have been reading my journals may recall, my husband recently went into business for himself. He was always very careful to avoid my company's clients when looking for business. The services he is providing are by and large all things that he tried to get them to buy into when he was working for them so he could make them a lot of money but they wouldn't have any part of it. But when they saw his website go live, they freaked out.
I'd love to see them try to prove that his company is in competition with them but I do not have the money to sue for wrongful termination so I just have to move on.
Today I am updating my resume and working on sharpening my skills in a couple of key technologies. Looks like I am going to get the chance to get more current after all. The fact that neither my husband or I are bringing in a paycheck right now and my insurance benefits only last until the end of the month is kind of stressing me out but I think it's going to be ok overall.
Yesterday I had no appetite to eat, so I am sure I was way under my RDI. So far so good today. We have made a commitment to mostly eat from home so that should really help the diet as well. I'm going to be cancelling my gym membership and just trying to use the Kinect and Netflix at home to get in my exercise goals. I've reached out to a buddy to go on more hikes as well.
It's raining today which is like a balm on my frazzled soul. When you live in the desert, rain is a godsend.
So, despite the bad news, I still have a lot to be thankful for. I am glad to be out from working at my former place of employment even though it wasn't the way I would have preferred to leave. I am happy for a day of great weather to chill out and regroup my life goals. I am thankful more than ever for the people I love that love me back.
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Sorry you lost your job, but sounds like you were miserable there anyway. Doesn't sound like a place I would want to work. Hope DH's job takes root and grows. Hopefully, unemployment will keep you afloat for a while.
24 Jan 13 by member: DairyKing
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Well, since I was fired "with cause" I won't be able to collect unemployment. We do have some money saved up because he has been planning to start his own company for a while now. If we cut back on our spending we should be ok for a few months which hopefully will be enough time to get our first client.
24 Jan 13 by member: Eringiffin
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oh MAN, I got the feeling from yesterdays post they were total scum wadddd weenies! Sorry you lost your job but screw them. You are going to be much happier somewhere else! I will toast to you with a cup of hot tea for being so composed in your journal. If you use the gym, try not to quit unless you really have to. Anyways, be strong, don't let this mess your diet up, you can do it!
24 Jan 13 by member: Lizzygracemusic
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So sorry for your troubles Erin. I hate to see these greedy, immoral ppl get away with keeping you from your compensations. I know you will land on your feet. The rain was comforting today. Take care.
24 Jan 13 by member: teskandar
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I would give you a hug but I'm sitting here in total awe of you. You are handling this realistically and keeping your head and taking care of your health. Totally inspiring! Good for you!
24 Jan 13 by member: FullaBella
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that sucks. resume updating was a pain for me.
25 Jan 13 by member: JessWhatINeeded
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They suck! What kind of work were you doing?
25 Jan 13 by member: Ms Elizabeth
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I hope you will see the good in this situation - I lost a job in 2006 ans startd my OWN business! I was "in the black" within 6 months and have maintained well and I am now in my 7th year. Had I not been terminated, I would not have had the courage to go out on my own! Go for it!
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Wow sorry this has happened to you. Sounds like you know what you are doing though and will come out on top! You might could find an attorney that would only take payment if you win.
25 Jan 13 by member: Neptunebch
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I think HCB is on to something, Erin :-) Still, it's scary, right? Best to you!
29 Jan 13 by member: Baxie
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