I found out in a very heartless way this past Monday that the job I moved to Columbus for no longer exists. It was for a new skin care company that I was to help launch and supposedly grow with, which is exactly what I was looking for. The Company still exists, they just decided after only giving it 2 weeks at the mall that it wasn't going to work in that medium and they literally came in, yanked the product from the shelves and said sorry for your luck. I have never in my life been treated so unprofessionally. I wouldnt have been surprised if these people wouldve stated that this was risky and they were just trying it out, blah blah blah. Instead, it was verbally gurantee'd to me that this job would be here for a long time and I was in no way in jeopardy of losing it. Exactly 2 days after that conversation, I was called and told the exact opposite. These people didnt even have the decency to talk to us in person and explain the situation. Honestly, I know that things will be fine and that it was a catalyst to get me to Columbus and I am sure an even better opportunity is right around the corner. However, on a personal level...I left a job that I enjoyed and took the leap of faith that this company was a good one and that I would be with them for a long time with the kind of pay that I needed and deserved. Needless to say, I am feeling like a woman without and island right now and a little down in the dumps. It is hard to stay positive when bad things happen. I do not like job searching and so just the thought of having to do that all over again when I have been doing it for the past 3 months pisses me off. I guess in the end though, I get up, shake myself off and keep going. It isnt the worst thing that could happen to me and I am very grateful for the great family and friends that have been there for me. Hopefully in the next few weeks my next post will be about this great job that I am very happy to have. I am trying to avoid getting a "job" just to have a job. I have 2 college degree's and feel that I am marketable enough to get the career that I have been looking for. Thanks to Chris for the idea that I should report this company to the BBB . I plan to do that. Being of the business mind myself, I cannot imagine hiring someone that I knew had to move about 150 miles for a job that I wasnt positive would be successful. I still can't get over that they only gave it 2 weeks!!! What idiots. Anyway, wish me luck. The black cloud that has been over my head the past few weeks needs to move on.
