The official "Life's a Bitch" thread
 

Well, after dealing with getting over an ex and making sure he's paying joint bills, I decide to just focus on my job for awhile. I know it well, and I'm good at it. Should mean a little less stress while I get me and my life back into focus.

We had a meeting today, and the portion of the company that I'm a part of has been sold. Luckily, it will be in Springfield. Unluckily, there are only so many spots available at the new company. While I know that I will still have a job, I don't know what I'll be doing or if I'll have to take a subtantial paycut.

So much for less stress.

UPDATE: I just got offered a new position with the original company. I'll be able to stay where I'm at!! I'm now part of the technical support group. I'll be learning how to import and export data, etc. Kinda nervous, but so thankful for the opportunity.

Should this have been a "prayer request?"

Hope it's not at that point. Hang in there and keep all professional relationships in good shape and remain as valuable as you can.

Good luck.

I'm trying to keep a positive outlook. I really am. My knowledge of the original company, its processes, etc is very valuble. The job I'm currently doing is covered by three different departments at the new place, plus I just took on more responsibility at the original company. I just don't know what's going to be available for me at the new place. I'm smart, I learn quickly, I'm good at what I do, and I have excellent attendance. There's still that part of me that scared shitless of going under financially. I don't need prayer. I just need to keep my act together, be impressive, and hope for the best.

I hope it will end up being a smooth transition. This just came at a time when I was looking for some stability and security. BAM! The floor falls out from under me again.

You've been there a long time, recently got a promotion and are good at your job. You'll be fine. Just have faith, luv.

Company buyouts don't typically cut salaries - it's horrible for morale. They'd rather cut ties completely. So I wouldn't sweat a reduced salary. I know I probably didn't help much but at least you shouldn't have to worry about them coming in and asking you to take a substantial pay-cut.

If you done several jobs in company, likely valuable at least for awhile, if you get to train new folks be leary about long term if you make a lot more.

If they asked me to train new people my entire job I'd quit on the spot and charge them $100 an hour consulting. I've never trained my replacement except in a promotion. I never will.

They're going over our processes and reviewing their own. No one is coming in to replace me. I will physically be moving locations, and I'll be starting in their company. Essentially, I'm the one who will need to be trained.

Sometimes, when life's a bitch, you have to be a bitch to whomever gets in your way of making things better. No more playing friendly with the ex. He doesn't pony up.....well, I refuse to let him ruin me.

As for the job? If I'm not supervising 24/7 (and no longer have a company blackberry connected to my hip), then I can now get a second job if I have to.

My life WILL get back to normal.

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You so bustedLMAO Didn't u go to Vegas with someone while he did his thing? Sorry Luv, but in all do respect you both were wrong.

Yes. I went to Vegas with an old "friend". To say goodbye. To completely cut ties. Why? Because I fell for a dipshit who chose to be with a white trash 17 year old girl who lives off the government.

Yes, I share about my life, but not all of it. Anything else that's none of your business knowing or sharing that you'd like to put out there for discussion?

I'm glad you're able to laugh at someone else having a hard time whenever you boohoo about yours.

Cucumber.

or Zuchini they are coming in well now.

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