Hung by the High Gallows Tree

Well, not quite hung but close enough. So, the June 2nd meeting happened. They told us pretty much nothing about the budget. That was on a Tuesday. Everyone that was extra help got a call about 4 pm Wednesday night that the program director wanted to see us at 8:30 the next morning. Another couple aides and myself started being nosy and seeing if any of the supervisors or social workers knew what the director wanted to talk to us about, but to no avail. Come Thursday at 8:30, we get told we'll be laid off on the 30th.

Fabulous, right?

So, what happened next? *cue dramatic music* I got really down and did something I try not to do often: retail therapy. I picked up some curtains to finish off my room (as much as I can right now), got 300+ photos developed, and a couple other things. So, after the spending spree was over, I figured I may as well start job searching again or get enrolled back in school. As of right now, I am enrolled in the Grand Canyon University, the online degree option. Today is actually supposed to be the first day of class. We'll see how it pans out.

As for job searching, I've been sort of looking since about April when a lot of the budget stuff really came to light, but I need to start actively searching. I'm just not looking forward to being back at ground zero. But on the happy scale, I'm going to Avila with my family. My dad & I actually leave on Wednesday and the rest of the family (yes, including the dogs) will be coming up on Friday. And in October I get to go to Cirque. YAY!! I might even have a job by then!!

"Hung by the High Gallows Tree"-Poxy Boggards