I have to admit I registered for this site before Goggle bought it. I didn't do a damn thing with it until tonight. I think I'm going to like using this blog as a journal. It's therapy. As I said, I got laid off today, but I'm not sad... I'm glad and a little scared. But, I really believe I'll be alright. So look for the chronicle of my job search and life journey.

Today I start living again...

I was just notified that I will be laid off effective March 20th. Instead of panic, I feel liberated. I was beginning to hate my job. No not beginning... I've hated my job for a long time. What I really hated was not feeling that I was contributing any longer. That my performance was sub par. It really bothered me. I was with a company that was acquired by another company about three years ago... things haven't been the same since. Only twice in the past three years have I felt that I was really doing a good job and really making a difference and earning my keep. The cultures of the two companies never merged. It's been a mess. After a while the money is not enough. You have to have a reason to want to get up in the morning and put in a full day's work.

So... here I am trying to figure out what a want to do when I grow up. I'm 57 years old so I need to make up my mind. I plan to take some time (not much) and really think about what I want to do, what I have to offer, and what type of business or work opportunity will be best for me. I'm excited about the possibilities even in this very scary economic environment.

I'll let you know how I'm doing.