I lost my job yesterday 3/6/25.

My position was eliminated after a reorganization. I got the last minute dreaded one on one meeting on my calendar with my boss scheduled on 3/5/25 the day before. My mind raced, the stress levels went through the roof and I could not sleep up until that fateful moment the next day.

So, I am on my second day post withdrawal and on to the next chapter. I cannot use “journey” for other reasons (a blog for another day), so I am staying with chapter.

But

Why did I just work for a company for over 7 years that offered unlimited vacation time? Do you know what that does to your mindset?

I went from having 5 weeks of vacation from my previous employer where it was more enforced to unlimited vacation time.

I never took it. In those 7 years I literally used 2-3 weeks total, no sick time and a handful of personal days.

“The Company Guy”

No one owns it more than me and it’s not the company’s fault.

I have some time now though…

For whatever reason, I am extremely positive, energized and looking forward to my next opportunity or chapter.

Something is different this time.

Grateful!!!

This is not going to be easy either and I know it. 2nd day and I think the world is just going to hand me an offer tomorrow. That is not how it works for most including me, but I am aware of the highs and lows this job search will present.

I am going to enjoy life more, have fun and accept the things that I cannot control, but not let this challenging moment define me in a negative way.

911

It appeared on my phone right before my call on 3/6/25, so the universe was telling me things are going to change in my life.

I have nothing but positive things to say about my previous employer. When I was recruited and accepted the offer it was the best choice I made in my career and I learned a lot.

“No Ragrets” tattoo is next. “You know what I’m sayin?”

I always knew I could do more though and I am very optimistic that I will be doing something bigger now.

The challenge is I am older, more expensive and currently unemployed. It’s not something job recruiters have on the top of their list for candidates.

I also, just seen the job numbers for the February Labor Report and they are not good either with approx. 151,000 jobs filled. The current unemployment numbers of 4% do not even count all the federal workers that were just impacted.

With over 7 million jobs open in the United States I strongly believe that one of those is for me and at a higher level than I was previously in.

Only time will tell.

I already applied to 7 jobs yesterday, so I am waiting for my interviews to be scheduled.

I received a message on 3/5/25 from a meditation ap on my phone. The night before my next chapter started.

It stated “God is going to accelerate your dreams.” This was another 911 and I just do not know when it will start.

Maybe it already has… I just took some vacation time today.

Time to get closer to God, be healthier both mind and body plus play some guitar.

Friday doesn’t feel like Friday today.

Look out A chords, I have time to play.

Rock on!