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Hello!! Back, married, honeymooned and out of a job

Hey Ladies!!

Been quite the month. Got married on the 12th and it was perfect. Bright sunny warm day, fall colours everywhere. H (!!!) cried like a baby which then set me off. Everyone complimented the ceremony which meant a lot as we put a lot of work into it.

Reception was a bit of a blur, we did a receiving line after the ceremony but still spent most of the reception going table to table talking to everyone. H and I only got on the dance floor for 1 song, and I'm a little sad about that because our DJ was killing it. But it was so nice to have the opportunity to talk to everyone as we hardly ever get to see some of these people. Food was amazing, everyone ate, drank and danced all night long.

Sunday we had a BBQ out at my parents place and I sweat 90% of the wedding attendees showed up! It was almost more fun than the wedding for H and I because we actually had an opportunity to relax and eat and not feel obligated to get around to each guest, we had some nice long conversations with relatives, some H hadn't seen in 10 years.

Monday we left for Paris which was friggen amazing. We ate so much food and drank so much wine. Did all the major landmarks. My absolute favourite was the Moulin Rouge. We had a 3 course meal that came with a bottle of wine and a bottle of champagne and then watched the show. It seriously was amazing and recommend it to anyone that goes. Loved all the museums, although its hard to see everything. Getting to see Van Gogh works up close though was something that I will never forget.

Sadly a bit of bad news to end the week. We got home last night and I went into work this morning only to be laid off effective immediately. Got sent home immediately. I did get 2 weeks pay, but my benefits are cut effective today and unfortunately i need to refill all my prescriptions so thats really bad timing. H is at work on the phone with his HR trying to expedite the paperwork to get me under his benefits. I'm pretty upset, I liked my job, my coworkers were fantastic, and the timing is just terrible. Here I was excited to be telling everyone about the wedding and honeymoon only to find myself ushered out the door before anyone else had arrived. Not really sure what the next move will be, but H and I will have a lot to discuss tonight trying to figure out what we do now.

Anyways. back to happy things. Pictures! 


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Re: Hello!! Back, married, honeymooned and out of a job

  • It sounds like an amazing time. You look wonderful!

    I'm so sorry to hear about your job loss. I hope you find somehting soon!

  • Sorry about the job and good luck on the hunt.  That really stinks!

    But it sounds liked everything else was almost dreamlike...just like that second photo!  Congrats Mrs. Klein;).
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  • Your pictures are beautiful!! You look so stunning and happy, and the day looks picture perfect.

    *hugs* regarding your job. That is just horrible, but it sounds like you have a positive attitude (how can you not after marrying the love of your life!)

    I hope you find another job quickly (if that's what you choose to do), and hooray for being able to get on H's benefits.

  • Hi wedding twin!  You look fantastic and it sounds like a totally amazing weekend!

    Sorry to hear about your job though, that's a really shitty way for them to do it.  Crossing fingers that you find something again quickly!  
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    I'm glad the wedding and the HM were great.


    Sorry about the job.  That sucks.   Keep your head up, things will work out, even if it takes a little time.


    ETA - I'm surprised the benefits are cancelled effective today.  A lot of times it good until the end of the month since premiums are paid for an entire month.   Do you pay any premium?  If I so you should be good until Sept 30th.






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  • sounds like a great wedding and honeymoon. I know what you mean about feeling like you didn't get to enjoy the reception, although H was out there dancing away I felt like I should still be talking to guests and socializing so I didn't get to have as much fun as he did but I felt it was important to spend time with guests.

    Such shitty timing on the job though, ugh. Did others get laid off or was it just you?

  • My boss felt super bad. Apparently it came down from the head office beginning of last week and he has spent the last 2 weeks fighting them for my job. He was actually shaking while writing down my forwarding information. I'm kind of upset that he didn't allow me to say goodbye to my coworkers but I do understand why, I was upset, he was upset and Im sure the other girls would end up being upset and thats just not a good environment.

    I'm going back tonight after office hours to clean out my desk and I'm going to leave a note for my coworkers with my contact info and see if we can meet for coffee
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  • So, I always try to find the bright side of these situations.  So, my bright side is, at least now you'll have a bit of down time to write thank you notes and get settled.  I still have shit all over my house and I've written a total of 5 notes (but haven't mailed them) because I went back to work the Tuesday after the wedding.  So, um, there's that?
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  • kvruns said:

    sounds like a great wedding and honeymoon. I know what you mean about feeling like you didn't get to enjoy the reception, although H was out there dancing away I felt like I should still be talking to guests and socializing so I didn't get to have as much fun as he did but I felt it was important to spend time with guests.

    Such shitty timing on the job though, ugh. Did others get laid off or was it just you?



    apparently two others got laid off while I was away. I feel really sad that I didn't get to say goodbye. one of the other guys was on vacation too, so I know how he's feeling as he would have come back from vacation just to be laid off like me.
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  • So, I always try to find the bright side of these situations.  So, my bright side is, at least now you'll have a bit of down time to write thank you notes and get settled.  I still have shit all over my house and I've written a total of 5 notes (but haven't mailed them) because I went back to work the Tuesday after the wedding.  So, um, there's that?

    Yea I'm doing pretty good. I had myself a bit of a cry. Talked to H and my mum and dad on the phone and now I'm feeling a bit better. I'm taking today to binge watch Friends and feel a bit sorry for myself and then tomorrow H and I will sit down and talk about options. It is nice that I have time to unpack and organize the house and do thank you's.

    Also, I chopped 7 inches off my hair yesterday so now I also have time to figure out and practice styling it because I have no idea what I am doing. haha
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  • So, I always try to find the bright side of these situations.  So, my bright side is, at least now you'll have a bit of down time to write thank you notes and get settled.  I still have shit all over my house and I've written a total of 5 notes (but haven't mailed them) because I went back to work the Tuesday after the wedding.  So, um, there's that?

    Yea I'm doing pretty good. I had myself a bit of a cry. Talked to H and my mum and dad on the phone and now I'm feeling a bit better. I'm taking today to binge watch Friends and feel a bit sorry for myself and then tomorrow H and I will sit down and talk about options. It is nice that I have time to unpack and organize the house and do thank you's.

    Also, I chopped 7 inches off my hair yesterday so now I also have time to figure out and practice styling it because I have no idea what I am doing. haha
    Ohhh I'm chopping my hair next week too!  We're like twinsies all kinds.  Enjoy the binge watching... I'd do it for more than one day myself.
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  • Sorry about your job! But everything else sounds fantastic! The photo on the bridge is tdf!
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  • Beautiful photos, and Paris is indeed amazing!

    So sorry about the job.... UGH. The only silver lining is that it happened after you were married, so you have another insurance option. But still, UGH. 
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  • You look gorgeous! Sorry about the job- that really sucks.
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  • congratulations, you look beautiful! sorry about the job... i too had the co-inciding 'bad news at work' which was that i failed the big important board exam (and everyone else passed it, i whined about it in a recent thread) and what helped me (other than listening to some of the wise ladies on here) was to realize the fact that getting married was soooooo many times more important than the job stuff. and this is coming from someone who loves her job. take a few days to mourn/netflix/ whatever else helps you (i, too, turn to watching friends for that stuff) and then focus on moving forward. 
    - The stars, like dust, encircle me in living mists of light. And all of space I seem to see in one vast burst of sight. 
  • Glad all the wedding and honeymoon stuff turned out as you had planned!

     

    I totally feel your pain re: losing your job.  Happened to me unexpectedly about a year ago.  I let myself get the emotions out and jumped straight into looking for a new job.  If you haven't already, look up and get in touch with any staffing firms in your area.  They are a great resource to get you back to work quickly.  I felt better having another set of eyes out there looking for me.  I had severance to last me a couple months when I was laid off but after a while I ended up taking temporary assignments to have some sort of income.  It wasn't ideal but did help make ends meet (much more so than unemployment) until I found something permanent. 

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  • Love the pics- sorry about the job.
  • Beautiful photos.  The first one is so cute!  Sucks about the job.  I hope you find something new quick

  • edited September 2015
    lyndausvi said:

    I'm glad the wedding and the HM were great.



    Sorry about the job.  That sucks.   Keep your head up, things will work out, even if it takes a little time.


    ETA - I'm surprised the benefits are cancelled effective today.  A lot of times it good until the end of the month since premiums are paid for an entire month.   Do you pay any premium?  If I so you should be good until Sept 30th.
    This. I would call your insurance directly. I've never heard of this happening, cutting medical mid month. Also they have to offer you the option to buy cobra. I'm betting he didn't know what he was taking about and you are covered through Wednesday.
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  • I'm glad the wedding and the HM were great.


    Sorry about the job.  That sucks.   Keep your head up, things will work out, even if it takes a little time.


    ETA - I'm surprised the benefits are cancelled effective today.  A lot of times it good until the end of the month since premiums are paid for an entire month.   Do you pay any premium?  If I so you should be good until Sept 30th.
    This. I would call your insurance directly. I've never heard of this happening, cutting medical mid month. Also they have to offer you the option to buy cobra. I'm betting he didn't know what he was taking about and you are covered through Wednesday.

    It is not unheard of for benefits to end the day of termination.  It is changing a bit now because of the ACA where it was thought that if coverage didn't go the entire month then an employer could get a penalty for not offering coverage for that month but that actually isn't an issue anymore. We had most of our clients change their medical to end on the last day of the month of termination to be safe.

    Usually it works hand in hand with how benefits start, so if benefits start day 1 or on the 91st day or whatever then usually they would end on the day of termination. If they start 1st day of the month following hire then they usually go to the end of the month. Not always the case but that's how it used to look.

  • Mrs. Klein is up here in Canada, so different options, I think.  :)

  • Mrs. Klein is up here in Canada, so different options, I think.  :)
    I was just going to say that :)
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  • Yup up in Canada. Our company paid our full province health care bill so that's why it's effective immediately I think. There is the option that I can phone the benefits provider and change it to a personal plan that would last for 30 days. So if H's works policy takes awhile to get set up I may go that route.

    I'm going to update the resume today and start looking. I'm just sad because H and I were planning on moving in the spring and transferring within the company. so to know that I'll have to job hunt now and then do it all over again in the spring is just a little bit of a bummer.
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  • Mrs. Klein is up here in Canada, so different options, I think.  :)
    I keep forgetting she is farther north than I want her too be.  :p

    sorry.






    What differentiates an average host and a great host is anticipating unexpressed needs and wants of their guests.  Just because the want/need is not expressed, doesn't mean it wouldn't be appreciated. 
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