It's the 17th of December and I'm facing the inevitable layoff date of December 31st. We all knew it was coming - the project is being wrapped up - nowhere else to go but out the door.
I count myself lucky to make it to the end of the year. We've experience many layoffs, at our company, this year, and I'm hoping those who've gone before me have all found new employment.
I didn't make it in to work today, because of an excruciating earache. Not a good time to miss out on a days pay especially when there aren't that many days left to work with the upcoming Christmas and New Year holidays.
Speaking of Christmas... funds have been stretched so tight, there isn't a decoration in or outside my home - nor will there be any gifts exchanged this year. It's the saddest Christmas I've ever experienced in all my 46 years. I don't remember a year that the Christmas tree wasn't up after Thanksgiving day, or that there weren't numerous presents for all my loved ones under the tree, waiting to be wrapped, or those last minute Christmas gifts waiting to be purchased. I think I'm sad because I've always managed to pull a rabbit out of my hat, make it possible to have all these things, and this year I can't. So, I'm hoping I can still make it special for my family somehow.
I love the holidays. I love giving gifts. I love going over to mom and dad's, being with all my brothers, sister, in-laws, nieces and nephews - and grandson. It's the one time of year that we gather together, share a meal, open presents, play games, laugh, joke, reminisce.
I know I'm not alone this year, and others are experiencing the same dilema. So I say to you, "Count Your Blessings" and be thankful for what you do have.
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