UGH... (Yes, I'm back...sorta...)

Hello my OHers. Y'all may not know me, or remember me, but I'm back on here, mainly for non-surgical reasons. Not that I don't need the support (and push) to get past my idiocy and this stall. But, more for emotional support otherwise.

In February, I was hired for an open-ended/temp type of internship. I went to school for apparel and fabric design, and this was the first paying opportunity, so I ran with it. Ran with it meaning moved to New York! I've been working there since, knowing I need to restart the actual job hunt and somewhat hoping they might have a job for me.

Well, today, I was let go.

A little before noon, (my immediate boss) Tom asked me to follow him down the hall. For some reason, as soon as he said that, my stomach dropped. We went all the way across the office to a private room with basically the guy in charge of doing this. The short story: corporate restructuring. Not having the work load really necessary to keep another intern. Tom had no choice in the matter, and didn't want to lose me. He just found out late Friday afternoon, and I found out today. I got a live check for the timesheet I just turned in this morning, and voila, I was out the door.

On the bright side? Tom basically guaranteed me a fantastic reference, and he told me to email him my resume asap, that he would get it out to everyone he could. I just hate that I didn't really get to say bye to anyone or get any sort of general recognition that I was leaving. It's stupid, but damn, it sucks. Even the younger Cincinnati co-ops that were here before got that.

I know it's probably immature to do so, but I'm holding off on telling the parents or brother. I know, I know, but I just... Need some time to breathe. I have enough for July and August rent and tight living expenses.

I've been blogging about the job and stuff, and I feel like I totally predicted the future a few weeks ago. And I really hate myself for not restarting the job hunt yet. It's just been a tough day round here.

Wow talk about a punch in the gut. Im sorry you had to go threw that, but hopefully your great reference will land you a job soon. Best of luck!

Sorry about the internship.  I'll save the platitudes - its not fun losing work - temporary or not - but I know beating yourself up about any of it doesn't help.  You took a risk to pursue a dream.  You made the best choice for you and your dream and now its time for the next chapter in the adventure...

Peace,

Rhonda

Yeah...definitely not giving up. Just a bump in the road. Hell, I have a lease here till the end of March 2010, and I just hope I can find a job.

Let's just say that there seems to be far more jobs (in fields I'm actually interested in) here in NYC rather than back home at NC.

Hey friend....hugs n stuff for ya.

Thank you! You're looking great, by the way. :)

OK, first you seriously need to update your photos in your profile, because judging by your avi - you are a completely different person! Fab-U-lous!

Second, I am so sorry the ecomomy got you. You are in the mecca for all things fashion, so there's a good chance something will come along for you. You seem to have an upbeat attitude, so rock on with that.

Third, welcome back to OH! I wasn't here before so I don't know you, but I'm glad you're here now!

Wren

I have been wondering and wondering where you were!

I'm so sorry to hear about the job. But please don't spend too much time beating yourself up about the job hunt thing. The past is the past and ain't a damn thing we can do about it, you know?

For whatever reason you are here, I am glad you're here.

I know this sounds totally cliche', but everything happens for a reason...I know, I said cliche'. But in my experience, it is actually true.

I bet you find an even better job that you love way more and you look back and wonder why you ever worried!!! 

Good luck with the job search!!!!