New Era

Yesterday afternoon began a new era for me. I was notified that due to mandatory cost reductions at the company, my position was eliminated, and yesterday was my final day of employment. I have back pay, plus accrued but not used paid time off, plus expense reimbursements, all of which should be paid by direct deposit not later than Friday.

I have notified several contacts outside the company with whom I have had good working relationships, and two have responded and requested a resume to forward to someone they know has an opening.

Any reviews of pens, guitars, or coffee that I do prior to getting another job will be on pens, guitars, or coffee that I already own, as there is no money to buy anything but essentials until then, and, while I might consider another pen essential, I am a definite minority in my family in that regard, and I do have them to look after.

Donnie