Some would say that losing their job through layoffs or other unforeseen circumstances, is depressing and not a very positive experience. The older a person is when losing a job, the harder it is to except. When leaving a position I had been in for 10 years, because of cut backs, I felt a large part of me had been taken from away. Very quickly I was able to find another job to go to, starting a new type of career. This lasted a few years before I found a position with a mortgage company that I really enjoyed and felt I was able to help others. Two years later, thinking I had found what I wanted to do now for the rest of my life, I was given notice that the company was closing. To be honest, I was excited because this would be my chance to go back to school. Due to reasons of funding, I was not able to fulfill this. After a year, I was offered a job with a bank in their mortgage department. Being a secure company, I thought I would be there until I would retire. Once again, two years later I was again laid off because the bank sold and the new owners did not need our services anymore. This time the funding for school worked out and I am now able to make myself more marketable in a field which I enjoy.
Ok, so what does all this mean? Well, when I was laid off and unable to go to school, my family needed me at home. So it ending up being a blessing. If I had not been laid off this time, I would not be in school now. Things always seem to happen for a reason. Of course, I could sit and dwell on what could have been and be sad. But I would rather dwell on what can be and work towards it. I am glad that I had to leave the 1st job of 10 years. Yes, it was scary. But if I had not left, I would not be working on what I will be when I grow up.
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