Ramblings of a Crazy Woman

I've been trying to get out a little more to see my friends. Being a mom doesn't allow for a lot of free time to see friends but after two and a half years, I am trying to make an effort. Tonight I caught up with two of my old co-workers. Things it seems haven't change and are in fact worse. I feel so grateful I got out when I did. I'm not exactly sure I have full closure on the situation yet because I still feel hurt but I do take comfort in the fact that my work life is 100% better since leaving. I feel bad for the people left there a they just are not being treated right. It doesn't seem fair that certain people can get way with being mean and hostile while nice people just trying to do their jobs get hurt. Hopefully, something will change and free that group of the hostility that plagues it. Besides talking about old work times, we laughed about the future. It's nice being out with friends that understand you and like being with you. It's good ...

So on Tuesday my company announced they were making major structural changes at the studio which effects my group. Seems they are bringing the marketing from London to LA. In an effort to go global they are getting rid of all my colleagues jobs in London and bringing the jobs here. A few key employees will be offered jobs in the US but let's be realistic, it's one thing to move to a new city but a different country when you have a family is an entirely different thing. Overseas friends, colleagues and vendors I have known for 8 years are now going to be out of work. The ironic part is we make way more money than the US and it's them who are going to get worldwide titles. We just came off a record breaking summer, worked immensely hard and suddenly people don't get their yearly bonus and find themselves with a pink slip. I am so completely heartbroken for my friends and now I have to wonder if my job is safe. People say I am good because they will need my experience b...