Thanks, Bush. Thanks, Republicans. Thanks to you, and your awesome "free market" ideals, I'm out of a job. Just got laid off. 2/3 of the entire company received the same notice. We are planning a big reunion at the unemployment office on Monday. Good times, good times.
Update #4 - Last update. There have been some commenters asking me to post my qualifications for network purposes. While I appreciate the offers, I don't want to do that until all of us Kossacks that are out of work have a chance to do that. It would not be right to take advantage of a diary on the Rec List for this purpose. In that spirit, I hope very much we soon see a Job Board here at DK. Any admins out there want to take this up? Let's have a DK Job Board!
Yeah, we were a startup. Yeah, it was a risk, and I knew it. But we had the money. We just couldn't get a leg up in this economy, couldn't get the revenue positive fast enough. No one is buying. So now I am a single mother in the middle of the country, 1100 miles from home, without a job and without any answers. I know I will pick myself up. I know it will be ok.
But it really sucks today. It was supposed to happen for me. After being in non-profit for 12 years, this was my big break into the real business world. And it wasn't lack of performance. It was not a lack of trying or a lack of talent on our team. This economy killed us.
So I'd just like to say thank you. Thank you to all of the greedy bastards that ate my piece of the American pie and didn't even say thank you or leave a tip.
Man. I'm not sure what to do. This isn't much of a diary, but whatever. I've done other diaries that have had substance, so history owes me one. Or something.
Onward and upward.
Update: Aw, thanks guys. My first time on the rec list. That's a pretty cool gift on a pretty crappy day. You all rock, and your well wishes are much appreciated. Democrats are so much cooler than the other guys. :)
Update 2: Top of the rec list? Srsly? You all are far too kind. Thank you all so so much for the support.
Update 3: Unreal. I've received emails of support with connection and networking offers. This community has humbled me tonight, and I am so hopeful for the future of our country. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart. Thank you. I may have a lead for a job back home, and I hope this is all going to work out for the best. This community ROCKS!!