Unemployment

As months go by, I just sit here and wait. I was terminated from my employment for "lying" to the company. Which all in its own is a confusing reason. I guess we should start from the beginning.

As the end of the year came near, the stress from my job started taking a toll. My anxiety started to creep up, my happiness started to exhaust, and my relationships started to feel the pressure of all of the unhappiness filling my body. My boyfriend and I discussed going on vacation; I went to the doctor who decided to increase some medication for me and agreed that taking a week off would be great for me. I took the note to my administrator/ex-friend (we will call her Susan) and my supervisor (Maxine). Both of which approved the week off, PERFECT time for relaxation. I finished my work week off strong, ended up staying until 9 PM (I worked 8–5) to help Maxine do her job, since she took the day off.

Saturday marks the beginning of a trip that changes everything. This weeklong adventure with my love and his friends turned out to be one of the best adventures. From seeing so many exotic animals, to the views from being so far in the mountains you see the top of the clouds, and the food...the food in itself made the trip worth it all. Seven days, seven days in this haven, and the stress, anxiety, and depression were gone. I no longer had a grey cloud above my head. I was full of happiness and joy!

Monday morning when I return to work, my office had been cleared out. All my personal belongings were packed up in a little box. I stick my head into Susan's office and ask, "Hey, do you know why my things are in a box?" (I know why.) Susan states "Oh, I'm not sure maybe they moved some stuff around while you were gone." About an hour later Maxine calls me into Susan's office. The moment I take a seat...

Susan- "How was Costa Rica?" (in a very condescending/snooty tone)

Myself- "It was amazing, thank you for asking!"

Susan- "You're not going to deny it?!"

Myself- "Why would I?"

Susan- "Well, we are firing you for lying."

Myself- "Lying? I haven't lied?"

Susan- "Fine, misleading. We were under the assumption you were going to be laying on your couch all week."

Myself- "Well, at first that was the plan, but my boyfriend and my doctor thought it would be a great idea to lay by a beach to relax."

Susan- "Well, we are terminating you."

Myself- "Okay, well, thank you for everything this company has done for me." (with a smile on my face)

As I walked out of the building with my belongings, I had a smile on my face. I'm not sure if it's because I knew the reasoning behind them firing me wasn't an actual reason, that they could easily face legal action. Or was it that I was filled with joy because the common denominator behind my anxiety, depression, and stress was cut free from my life.

Less than 24 hours after leaving the company, those in my life noticed a difference in my personality. They even stated that I "looked genuinely happy again."

Fast forward to two months later. I no longer take daily medication, I am interviewing for a new job...but have been very careful. I want to make sure I find a job that I truly love, for a company that respects and cares about their employees.