Well, this week I got some pretty bad news. I was let go from my job as a technical writer as part of a cost reduction in the company. I've been with the same company for close to seven years and I'm going to miss all the great people I worked with. On the positive side, I received a good severance package that includes outplacement counseling and I'll be starting that on Monday. I've decided to treat this as an opportunity and so I'm looking forward to the counseling as an opportunity to re-evaluate my career.
Now, for the good news. I finished my yoked pullover and I love it!
Now doesn't that put a smile on your face?
I love the sweater. That yoke is absolutely perfect.
ReplyDeleteAnd as for the good news with the severance package - been there, experienced that (more than once) and will pass on the wisdom:
Kiss today goodbye,
And point me towards tomorrow!
In a year, when you look back, you'll be so glad that someone pushed you into the next stage of your life.
Hugs from West Cork
I've been there too. What felt like the worst day of my life turned out to be one of the best things that ever happened to me! Take that severance package and run with it!
ReplyDeleteThe pullover is awesome! LOVE the colors and it looks great on you. Way to go!
That sweater is pure sunshine, as are you, in it!
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry about your job, but happy that you're seeing the silver lining. My fingers are crossed for you -- I hope better opportunities are in your near future!
I absolutely love the colors of your pullover, and seeing how happy you look wearing it. It's lovely on you.
ReplyDeleteAs for your job, I am terribly sorry, but glad that you are seeing the opportunity the situation presents. This could be exciting!
The sweater is absolutey gorgeous! And you look radiant in it. I am sorry about your job. You have amazing skills and a wonderful attitude. I have no doubt in my mind that you will be just fine. You are resilient, my friend! :)
ReplyDeleteYour sweater looks gorgeous on you! Congrats on finishing it.
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry about your job. I hope this leads to something even better.
So pretty!
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear about the job, but nice to know you have some support for the transition. Fingers crossed that there's something better on the horizon for you.
Time to open your own LYS?
ReplyDeleteBummer about the job. May the next one be better!
ReplyDeleteLove the sweater. Perfection. The fit is excellent! Looks comfortable and flattering, and that neck ribbing is exactly right. Like the way the forearms fit, too -- and the ease in the elbows. The transition to the welt -- all the hot spots are so smooth. Good work!
The sweater looks so good on you! Very good knit!
ReplyDeleteAll of the best in your future!
Esther from Ottawa
Fantastic pic!!! You look great and the sweater is soooooo fine.
ReplyDeleteGreat attitude to have re the job loss. Hope you find another soon.
Sorry to hear about the job. Best of luck in your search for the next step in your career path. And, that sweater looks fantastic on you!
ReplyDeleteI am sorry about your job, but it is wonderful that you are taking a positive outlook on your future. The sweater looks wonderful! Love the bright green.
ReplyDeleteLove your colour choices, sorry about the job
ReplyDeleteYour yoked sweater looks fabulous and you look fabulous in it!
ReplyDeleteThe job thing is a real blow, I realize, but your positive attitude will help you out quite a lot. In "bad" circumstances, I always think: Now, what can I learn from this?
Its hard to know how to comment - the "bad" so nasty, I feel for you and the "good" just divine - I want to knit that sweater! That yoke, those colours, how it looks on you - its Tony-the-Tiger "Grrrrreat!"
ReplyDeleteI love your sweater! And here's looking forwasrd to an intersting and rewarding future full of new opportunities!
ReplyDeleteI was smiling before I read the post as the first thing I saw was your wonderful sweater and your great smile. I am so sorry about your job. I had the same thing happen to me several years ago. It's a blow, but life goes on.
ReplyDeleteLove the sweater!
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry to hear about your job - you have the best possible mind-set, though. Sending positive vibes your way for this to be the transition to something new and wonderful you've always wanted to try!
Sorry to hear your bad news. Take advantage of that help and move forward. You will do well.
ReplyDeleteThe sweater is something to be proud of.
{{{{{{hugs}}}}
Gosh, Laurie, where to start? A beautiful sweater, and as usual, your wonderful, infectious smile inspires me, even in the face of your employment issues. Best of luck in the discovery process -- your positivity is inspiring, just like your knitting!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous sweater Laurie!
ReplyDeleteIn my experience those forced changes have worked out so well - I wish the same for you!
Go find a better job!!
ReplyDeleteAnd that sweater is lovely.
What a great sweater! Perfect thing to wear as you embark on new adventures.
ReplyDeleteHow radiant you look in that drop-dead gorgeous sweater. Oh, to have your savvy with color choices.
ReplyDeleteOn the job transition: blessings to you as you put one happy situation behind you and begin your quest for the next way to earn.
Love the sweater........glad to hear you are taking this downsizing as an opporuntiy. Perhaps an opporunity to do some more knitting & relaxing!
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