Month: February 2025

Literally so many things happened today.

I turned 39.

I accepted a job offer. Already.

I had lunch with one of my bosses from my last job (the one that didn’t fire me — and didn’t know I was getting fired until it was happening, for that matter 🙃).

I did an hour of honest-to-goodness consulting work and thought hey, I could do this someday.

Friends, it was emotional pandemonium.

I felt excitement because it was my birthday.

I felt relieved to receive — and accept — a really good job offer.

I felt eager to see my old boss. I felt glad to see him and catch up.

I felt empowered in sharing my expertise with a burgeoning local mission.

I feel guilty and ungrateful that I am not happier to be employed again.

I feel disappointed because I thought I would get some closure, more insight into my recent termination — but it turns out a reason wasn’t and can’t be given for it.

I feel angry that I was fired for no reason, because surely that can’t be true.

I feel sad because I miss my co-workers, many of whom I heard from today with birthday greetings.

And I feel bad because I’m sad and pitiful on my birthday.