Sometimes life throws you a curveball

This week I was notified by my employer (Intel) that I'm being laid off. It came as a surprise, but I'm trying to look at is as an opportunity. After almost 10 years at Intel, I think it was time to move on to something new anyway.

So, what next? Along with thousands of other affected employees, I'm trying to figure out the ins and outs of the separation options. It's looking like I will have to enter the "redeployment pool" for two months, during which I remain employed and my full-time job is to look for another job within Intel. That's a bit of a joke, since there are next to no jobs available right now, but if I choose the immediate separation package, it looks like I would forfeight my right to unemployment benefits.

I have to make up my mind by Oct. 13, and whatever I end up choosing, I plan to take some time off after my official end date to travel. I'm pretty tired of the rat race at this point, and would love to go do some volunteering in India or Vietnam, and spend some time exploring parts of the world I haven't seen yet and getting back in touch with myself before I worry about securing another job.

Anyway, thanks to everyone who's heard about my layoff and has expressed sympathy and support. This has been much easier to deal with because I have such great people in my life.

XOXO,
Barbara

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