New Job!

So, I got laid off back at the beginning of December. Apparently the company I worked for, EdgaMAC, made a grave error in scheduling contracts. 3 of their major contracts have ended and the new ones that were set to start soon experienced heavy delay in start dates. Which meant, they needed to lay off folks. And since my position isn't productive against contract work, I was one of the one's they choose. They did say they loved my work ethic and that this was only a temporary lay off and that they hope to get me back working with them soon.

HA! As if I'd stick around and wait. That was the worst time to get laid off. Right before the holidays! Anyhow, I didn't fret. I knew my skills were marketable and that I'd land a new job in no time.

Well, I so did! Not only did I land a job, but it's in a tremendously more stable company, MemorialCare! I landed a position at the corporate office in Fountain Valley. I work in the IS department, which has, roughly, about 400 employees! So awesome.

Anyhow, today's my first day. And so far it is wonderful. I don't have to ask every time I get up from my desk. I had to at EdgeMAC and that was so horrible. Could you imagine? Every bathroom break? Every time you wanted to stretch your legs? This job also allows your phones on your desk. EdgeMAC? You couldn't even have it out anywhere near your desk! If you needed to make a call, you needed to get up and step far away from your desk.. which is a problem that coincides with me having to ask permission every time I step away from my desk. I'm seriously glad they laid me off!