Got laid off from my job today. A lot of my co-workers-- like, entire teams basically-- also got released, and many of them are my friends, who read this blog. I've survived many rounds of layoffs over the two-odd decades I've worked there, but this time it's like a bomb went off: unprecedented; scorched Earth. So don't take your release personally, any of you.

Also to all of you, I love you all, God bless, and you'll do great! You'll land on your feet, and I'll do everything possible to continue to network with you and help all of you out if I find an opportunity. Who knows, maybe we'll wind up working together or even starting a business?

For me personally, it's pretty bittersweet. Regular readers will know that I've never been happy at my employer. I've made many friends, but the overall environment was never a good fit for my personality. Also, I've been working in IT contiguously since I was 16. That's 27 years with no break. I desperately need some time off to get my mental health back, and to spend time with my kids.

But at the same time, I'd be lying if I didn't say there were some feelings of rejection. I've given a lot of myself to the company over the past nineteen-and-a-half years-- probably more than I should have, if I'm honest, as it's really taken a toll. But here is to the spirit of one part of life giving way to a beautiful new beginning full of wonder.