Heather, It's good that you checked in. I'm surprised that they didn't start at the bottom of the rung and let the people go who didn't have much time in. I guess they were taking into account that they had people very close to retirement age and wanted to clean house because of the age, time w/the company and yes, they were the ones making the higher salaries. So, now the question is...where do you fall into the scheme of things? Are they now redistributing the work and you will get more or will that work stay within the area of where the people were located?
This particular job was a stepping stone for you. It was there to help motivate you to relocate, find a job outside the home and yes, hone your skills a bit more. Now, it's time for you, Heather, to get your resume together and get it sent out. BTW, I'm still waiting for you to send me a draft so that I can provide you w/some feedback. But, that's up to you as to whether you still want to do so.
I don't blame your daughter...the winter was very cold and snowy. Maybe you need to think about relocating back to Ohio or coming south a bit more. Time to put your thinking cap on and start planning and exploring other areas. Time to pull out a sheet of paper, jot down your choices, then make a list of the pros and cons. You've got some time to really think about what you want to do.
I'm glad to see that you are reaching out for support. This is a huge step in the right direction. If you want to chat, you know where I am.
Good luck!
Sit quietly, the answers will reveal themselves when you least expect them to. The past is gone, the present is a gift and you need to focus on today, allow the future to reveal itself when it is ready.
