There is life after being laid off...

Almost two months ago I was laid off from Novell after 15 years! Being laid off after that long is kind of like breaking up with a girlfriend or even getting divorced. The girl no longer seems to need you and it can be a shock. However a couple of things helped tremendously from really going into super shock for me.

1. My Dad passed away a month after I got laid off. I know what you're saying - wow, too devistating blows! But actually it helped me get my mind off the shock of being laid off and helped me put things into proper perspective. I mean this is just a job. There are other jobs out there. What is really important? It's family! It's relationships!

2. I just got into my second marriage three years ago and it still feels like a honeymoon. So I'm very happy and I think it shows. I feel my job performance was at my peak. I mean I feel like I had a spring in my step if you know what I mean. So I can call this - I have my life in balance. I'm happy at home and I was happy at work. So even though I lost one happy, I still have my other happy.

In conclusion, I think if one gets laid off it helps if you keep things in the proper perspective and also if you have a proper balance in your life.