Things Can Change in a Hurry

I was going to go through the whole metaphor (or is that simile?) of undressing, showering and putting on a new suit, but I have discovered that I want to write about other things on a more consistent basis. I wouldn't be able to do that if I had to go through the whole stripping down and cleansing of myself. So at this time I'm not sure if I will go through with the whole process as originally planned despite the fact that I think it would be most beneficial.

The purpose of the stripping down was to see if I could take a look inside of myself and maybe try on a new style. I believe that I can and will still do this, I just don't know when or even how that process will evolve. As you know, it wasn't that long ago that things were looking pretty bleak for me. I have to say that for the most part things haven't changed that much and I'm still waiting on my first EI payment after being issued a lay off notice. What has changed is really what has always been the same with me.

View of the Coastal Mountains
on my flight to Vancouver

I'm a very optimistic person and almost always find the bright side ... the silver lining in the darkest of clouds. This is as true now as it ever has been. After being issued the lay off notice, I developed the idea that I wouldn't be going back to something that has been a part of me for almost two decades. The truth of the matter is that I have found other opportunities while still continuing to hold onto my past. This in reality is the real problem and, to be honest, is something I know I have to let go of if I am ever to move forward.

It was actually quite comical if you think about it. My last paycheque was issued on a plea by myself after realizing that one hadn't been processed as expected on May 15th. I was told then that I had let down a long list of people and was not living up to expectations set out for me. On the plus side, I was told that what I did do was exceptional. The things I didn't do well revolved around financial contributions while my tasks I did do well were the ones that fell under the definition of my job title as it appears on my business card.

As funny as that may sound, the real humour in all of this came on May 17th. Just two days after being told officially that I was laid off, I was asked to represent the very same company at a regional meeting in Vancouver. My airfare was paid for and I wouldn't incur very many costs on my own, any expenses that I did have could be submitted as expenses and be reimbursed. As it turns out, I did attend the meetings and I believe I represented the company with respect. I brought back some useful information ... of which nobody has asked me for as of yet.

Since being laid off, I have produced a few press releases for the company and even made some improvements to the website. I continue to do what I can do in the form of social media and promotions that I did when I was on the payroll. Despite all of that, I believe that I am moving forward and have a few irons in the fire including a couple of resumes that have been sent out of town and I have also been approached with another opportunity a lot closer to home. It will be a short term venture, but will improve my resume in a very important area. Taking on the challenge is a no brainer and one that I am looking forward to starting exactly one month after my last paycheque.

Now I don't know how much more personal information I'm going to be sharing because the main genesis of The Roster Crows is to be able to put my thoughts and opinions out there. I guess you need to know that my last name is Gallo which is roster when translated from most Latin based languages to English. So what I really want to do on this blog is to put some thoughts, opinions and maybe life lessons on here to be consumed by who ever finds them funny, useful or worth examining.