Today I had a leadership breakfast scheduled that I attend monthly. It’s free and 80% of the time it is really good. I introduced a couple of my coworkers to it and they had started attending with me. If I’d been in the wrong mood I could have skipped it. I mean seeing coworkers, feeling bad about being let go, them feeling bad about staying behind, yuck. But, I was actually very glad to see them. Also, I got to see two of the people from my network of professionals who have always been very encouraging and help me create ideas. I set up a breakfast meeting and learned about a job transition group at a church that was happening that night.
Hmmm, a church. Could I do that? I’ll confess (and I was raised Catholic so that comes naturally to me) I’m not the most consistent church goer. Sure it says “open to the public” but will God be annoyed that I’m showing up now? So I turned to mom for encouragement. I knew she’d make me go. I just needed a push. I called her from the parking lot. It had been a long exhausting day and I was having a weak moment. So with my little push I went to the meeting. I’m so glad I did. When you’re feeling like a misfit it is really great to be with other people who are feeling that way too. I met a really helpful couple of gentlemen who told me of another church program they say is excellent. I’m going to check it out Monday and I’ll let you know. Also, I learned some things about contracting that I would probably not have investigated for another week or so. Thank you Cheryl for encouraging me.
