I lost my job during the covid pandemic. A year ago this month, on the day we buried my father, I found out the software I supported was being sold. In June, I was able to get a job at the company that bought it. I worked really hard to learn the new job. My supervisor thought I was doing well. Today, I was called into a surprise meeting with strangers, to findout my job was being eliminated. I was locked out of my work computer minutes later. My supervisor had no prior knowledge of this, but apparently the company cut other jobs today as well. It's what they do. They acquire other companies and software, and periodically have mass layoffs. It explains a lot about the poor communications and unhappy customers. But none of that makes me feel better about today. When you put forth your best effort to make the changes thrown at you, only to be given the explanation of, "structural changes," before losing access to your job and income, it leaves one feeling lost. But I'll get through it. I always do.
The thoughts of a writer.
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