outsourced – Living The Seasons

Seeking Closure

My employer (well, former employer) has had a number of layoffs over the years. People just mysteriously disappeared. People that I worked with, laughed with, and got to know. It always bothered me that they just vanished without me even being able to say goodbye, I’ll miss you, and I appreciated the help you gave…

Naming My Emotions

I was laid off on Wednesday. Outsourced. Bye-bye. 7 years of my life over just like that for myself and my entire team, all of whom had been with me for over 5 years. Whew! There. I finally told it. My former employer left me in good shape, so I have time to thoughtfully look…