I thought of this thread when I saw your Facebook post. Do you think they found out you were interviewing and that's why they really laid you off?

I don't think it matters. Even if she did unintentionally sabotage herself, it is easier to look for a job when you don't have a full time job, a horrendous commute AND a lousy attitude at the end of the day.

I wouldn't plan on this new job working out and first thing Monday (take the weekend off at least) talk to some recruiters, hit all the 80 gazillion job search websites, send a letter to your entire linked in list, advise via Facebook, etc. And get fresh air, make a lunch date with a girlfriend you didn't get to see because you were too far apart for lunch before, go to the gym, yoga, whatev. Try to make this time pleasant and motivated. Then if the job DOES work out, then you can go in with a new refreshed outlook, and if it doesn't, you'll have made good progress toward whatever comes next. Good luck! And screw the bastards.

Yes thank God.

The only way he would've known is if he heard me and I made sure he wasn't around when I talked about it. We all know who is looking for new jobs. Almost everyone wants out. They lost a bid on a pretty huge project so I'm attributing it to that and them hiring a very experienced recruiter. They got rid of their tiny salary employee who was the only one doing financial reports for the group for this person. Whatever.

I've been searching for months but hit it hard on Friday, along with finding insurance (oh em gee. This is the first time in my life I'm uninsured) They had planned a goodbye lunch for the owner's nephew who found a better position, so I'll be going out there tomorrow for that and then going to see a friend's baby after. Gonna try to hit the gym everyday to keep those endorphines flowing lol

Sending you prayers and best wishes.

ENJOY THIS!!! Take a bit of time (at least a week or two) to decompress and shed the stress of the old job. Personally I advocate taking time for all those things advised... get a massage, see a movie in the middle of the day, lunch with friends that you don't usually get to see. All of those special things will help you get rid of the baggage of the old job, in prep for looking for the new one. Take that unemployment compensation... it is a benefit that you deserve, and it will give you time to find a great new job. GOOD LUCK!