kicked out of the nest

 Yesterday the assnt. dean of my college gathered together the other office managers and fiscal managers, etc etc and let us know that there was a major plan for restructuring and we could expect layoffs.  As she droned on, it because clear that I would be one of the ones to go.  My office is in "Phase I" of the cuts.  Am I going to wait around until April to get my lay-off letter?  Oh hellllllll no. 

The sad thing is that I got emailed about a job I applied to.  I didn't know what the rate of pay would be, so I just went for it.  It's actually slightly less than I make now.  They emailed me to ask me if I still wanted to be considered and I said......yes. 

I know that everyone is struggling right now (unless you work on Wall St.), but it is hard not to feel disheartened when just 5 days ago I found my dream house and now I'm just hoping to get an assistant's position for less than I make now.  Good thing I can use my down-payment to keep myself solvent when I am unemployed. 

I just want to get a little bit ahead....

Luckily this was my horoscope:

Some good news will probably arrive in the nick of time. It may not be the news you were expecting or hoping for, but it's good nonetheless. Focus on that if you're tempted to get upset or indulge in self-pity.

Luckily though, I got to have dinner last night with my good friend Koh from college.  That was good.