Average Jane Requests A Do-Over

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This week. Seriously. It’s only Thursday and I already wish I could wipe the slate clean and start over.

Let’s get the big thing out of the way: I found out that I’m one of several dozen people at my company who will be laid off at the end of the year. I wasn’t sure if I wanted to mention it here, but I’ll take any job leads I can get. My LinkedIn profile is here, and I’d appreciate any referrals, leads, or recommendations you can provide.

Then last night I got a call from my credit card company about some questionable charges. Sure enough, the first one they mentioned was definitely not initiated by me. So it seems I’ve been victimized by the booming credit card fraud industry yet again. I’ll have to stop by my credit union this morning to dispute the $1,000+ charge and live without a credit card until they can issue me a new one. [Update: D’oh! It’s Veteran’s Day, so the credit union is closed. Sigh.]

Did I mention I think I’m getting sick? Or that Dr. Jones chewed up several pieces of yesterday’s mail? Or that last night was the first night since the time change that I’ve gotten a reasonable amount of sleep?

Don’t get me wrong, I am actually feeling very optimistic about the adventures to come. It’s just that I’m a bit overwhelmed right now. But I’ve got this. I really do.

Photo credit: zugaldia

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11 responses to “Average Jane Requests A Do-Over”

November 11, 2010

mayberry

Wow, universe, stop piling on!
I’m so sorry about the job. Good luck with the search and I’ll be on the alert for any leads.

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November 11, 2010

Dawn Rouse

This is just shit all around.
Try to rest? May I suggest taking to your bed? It has served me well…frequently.

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November 11, 2010

Simon

Bummer, bummer, bummer. If you are out and about anytime soon let me buy you a drink…or ten…

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November 11, 2010

Laura

Hang in there. Life’s ups aren’t so up if there aren’t downs. You will persevere and kick butt.

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November 11, 2010

Christy

Sorry to hear about the job and the credit card fraud. 🙁 Next week is bound to be better! (If just because there’s a new Harry Potter movie!)

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November 11, 2010

Huts

You forgot to include the ‘h’ in http to your linked in profile. It comes up as an invalid link when you click it.

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November 11, 2010

Average Jane

Thanks, Huts. I fixed it.

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November 11, 2010

Erica M

You’re a much better financial steward than I’ll ever be, so you already know not to use your severance pay as a personal ATM. You’re so good at what you do, I know you’ll land on your feet before you even know you’ve fallen very far. Like your kittehs.

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November 12, 2010

Keith

Hi AJ. Really sorry to hear bout the job. Been there, got the T shirt and the video, so can sympathise. And they say the economy is recovering !

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November 12, 2010

LuAnn

Hang in there. Bring on next week and the better news!

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November 17, 2010

Rachel

That stinks about your job! My husband Travis works for VML – if you want to send me your resume, I can pass it on to him.

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