But today, well, today could be hard. After 5 years of working in the public service, I will be handing in my swipe card and my ID. With budget cuts, office closures and layoffs abounding, it's not likely I'll be back any time soon, if ever. While I'm convincing myself there is something bigger and better in my future, I'd always held out hope that I would be bridged into a full-time employment situation. I feel I need to take a moment, at some point today, to recognize this shift in my future.
That's the thing about futures: beginnings and endings are so closely related, they might as well be synonymous. And while hope is generally reserved for beginnings, maybe we should see endings through that same lens: hope that we can carry forward the lessons we've learned.
For this monumental day, I took a cue from what I wore my first day 5 years ago. (Yes, I was instructed wearing jeans was completely appropriate for my department. Unfortunately, I was not instructed that the other departments on our floor did not have the same dress code, so I did feel very out of place. Today, however, I was quite comfortable in it.) It's not an exact replica, but I'm certain is was flats, jeans, a green sweater (similar to the one I am wearing), and the corduroy jacket I wore a lot this winter. No one would have known (it was 5 years ago and in a different office), but I'm a little glad I didn't have the cord jacket with me - I can at least pretend my style evolved over the past five years!
I too am going through a transition period in my life, so I know how scary it can be. Wish you the best of luck!
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I love this look. Jeans and blazer have long been one of my favorite pairings. I think if you find styles that work for you there's no reason not to wear 'em.
ReplyDeleteAlso you should totally try out a men's shirt skirt. I'd love to see how other bloggers do it.
There are so many layoff happening right now, so sorry to hear it's you. I'm sure you create bigger and better! Good luck!
ReplyDeleteI love jeans and a blazer. So comfy, yet pulled together.
Sending positive wishes your way - this *is* an opportunity to try something new and exciting. Best to you!
ReplyDeleteHappy last day! I think if you're making a decision to move on for the right reasons good things will naturally follow! Also when life gets to be too much of the same we don't have butterflies anymore. If we're not moving we become stagnant. And you know what else is stagnant? Water. And then it's smelly. So you're just moving forward to a less smelly, more exciting life!
ReplyDeleteAw Cara, I can imagine how difficult today (yesterday?) is for you. That's a lot of thought to process but it sounds like you're handling everything so well and I know you're going to move on to bigger and better things because of it.
ReplyDeleteNot to mention the fact that your style is impeccable and you're adorable. There's that, too. :)