I'm behind in posting. During the day, I've been keeping busy transitioning my responsibilities at work because my project at Yahoo is ending 12/31. I have been there since mid 2003 with a couple of brief assignments at other clients in between. Due the deteriorating economic climate, Yahoo layed off a couple thousand employees this month and is letting the consultants go too (me). Mass layoffs are always traumatic, so it has been a somber place the past week.
In my non-work hours, I have been making jewelry to fill orders I got at my boutique, riding my horse (my sanity), and attending a few Christmas parties. This year I am neglecting Christmas due to my uncertain employment and because my jewelry boutique burnt me out on decorating, cleaning, and entertaining. So this is the first year we are not having a tree or putting out lights on our house.
I have added a sale page to my website. Check it out for some great bargains.
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
This and That
Posted by Five O'Clock Somewhere at 11:22 AM
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4 comments:
I hear ya on the uncertainty! I am trying to get my rhythm beads back up and running again, as well as upping my freelance clientele. Crossing my fingers for you and hoping success comes your way!
I am with you Tara on all uncertainties abounding. I too am not being festive in the decorating department.
My husband has brought a few items up from the basement..but other than the posintg of the Salon garland I put up...my home has a wreath on the door and that is about it for now...husbands new job has him away till 11pm and evenings were our time to enjoy lights and candles and I am in BED now when he gets here!
You hang in...me too!
I understand completely. I work for a national lab and we are facing ever smaller budgets. I was able to hang on last year but I am not so sure this next coming year.
Hi, My name is Tara too. Your jewelry is lovely... I too am having a really hard time getting into the holiday spirit. I just started my jewelry business back in August.. talk about bad timing! I open an EBay store and the bottom falls out of the economy. Hopefully next year things will get better... sorry to hear about your troubles!
Tara
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