So here's who I am: a (kind of) single mom living a normal everyday life. I have one degree, two kids, & three cats. I kind of have a job. I thought I had a career and instead have a temporary place to earn not nearly enough money until I figure out what the heck I want to be when I grow up. Unfortunately, my time's running out - who wants an adolescent 30-ish (ok - 33. Whatever.) girl hanging around?
I've been in my current city for about a year and a half. Long enough to settle in, reconnect with old friends (I've lived here before), and find a good vet (see above comment re: 3 cats). My week's been shot to hell - on Sunday, my desktop died, my hard drive was erased, and my car was side swiped ( no note - thanks). Monday was actually ok.... Today? Oh yeah - today's been bad. Today, I had a meeting at work - thought everything was going great. Really. Today - my boss sat me down & told me that they love me & my work & dedication....and they weren't getting rid of ME, but they are getting rid of my position. I'm welcomed to stay on. At about 70% of my normal pay. Yeah - that extra 30%? Necessary for my little family! I go pick one of my cats up from a vet appointment - he's in chronic renal failure & requires medication & semi-weekly sub-q fluids. They now need to retest him for several conditions - he's not doing well. So, just to wrap up....I'm losing my career AND my cat is about to need even more medical work.
But, everything happens for a reason. Whatever is going on will be bearable & finite. Right? Right.
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