I just lost my job after 13 years

****update****

I got a new job. 🙂🙂🙂

Earlier today I was informed by my boss that he decided to merge his practice with that of a colleague and he wouldn't need my services anymore. This would be as of January 1st.

I am still in shock.

He has made this decision due to the fact that business has not rebounded to the pre covid numbers.

There is the possibility for me to be hired at his colleagues practice, with a cut in both my title and salary.

Thing is that my boss and I had an agreement that I'd get 4 months notice if he decided to terminate my employment and he doesn't feel that he should honor that, due to covid.

Just needed to share this. As I said before still in shock.

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Peapod · 61-69, F

It's a devastating feeling. I remember being laid off after 9 years and that was so scary since I was also finding out I was pregnant with my son.

I was in a very specialized field and thought I had no chance of finding work until I was approached by some to start working from home. I quickly realized I had something to offer and it wasn't going to cost much to start up. I was also able to collect unemployment as long as I was upfront about what I was earning. This bought me time to work out all the new kinks to my new home business.

No one could have told me that getting laid off would be the start of something great for me.

I hope you find the same sort of luck. Just take a deep breath and know you will likely find work soon enough.

Sunshinekiss · 51-55, F

@Peapod thank you. I appreciate you taking the time to respond and share your story. I have a feeling that this is for the best.
Trying to keep positive.

Peapod · 61-69, F

@Sunshinekiss I do get it. I cried buckets when it first happened and I worked for such a miserable human being too. I was scared of change.

But looking back, I shudder to think I would have hung in there for another stretch of years, never seeing my own potential for something even better.

Most change is for the better, whether it initially seems like it or not.