Welcome to the Private Sector...

So I just witnessed my first act of random cost-cutting job elimination at the new (well, a few months new) workplace. A client cut back some business, and the company in-turn had to cut back on overhead. My boss, the woman who hired me, was let go without warning. Had to pack up her office and head out today after being here about 2 years. My heart was broken for her as she was putting her belongings into boxes. I've always been told that when companies cut back, they usually start with middle management positions, so I guess it isn't surprising. But her situation just makes my heart heavy because I was reminded of being in the same position nearly 2 years ago. I learned on a Thursday that I would be losing my job, but could give a two-week notice. I came in the next day to find out I had to leave that day (after 3 1/2 years). I vividly remember packing up my office, in tears, while my boss sat in the next room silently...while my world was completely uprooted and his wouldn't change at all. The scene here today was a little like that, all of the girls in the office sitting in silence after the news was shared, while she was putting things in boxes. I can't imagine what it's like to have to walk out with your boxes of stuff in front of people you hired and managed. I am hurt and sad for her. 

I spoke with her privately before she left the office and told her God has something so much better for her. It's a very odd feeling to tell the person who hired you that you're sorry for her job loss and that God has a plan for her. But.... it is certainly the truth.  I explained to her that God had to allow some cuh-razy stuff to happen at my old job to get me out of there or I would've never left. I was too comfortable. But He has already begun to show me the "better" He had in mind for me when I definitely couldn't see it.

I am grateful to her for giving this church/non-prof-experienced girl a chance in the private sector and a foot in the door, when other people wouldn't. She certainly played a part in God's plan for my life, even if it was just to help me move into the next chapter...

Whew. Heavy-hearted today.

-M