I finally told my Mom. I have been working up to it and chickened out a few times. However, I had decided I MUST tell her this week so of course I just didn't call her for a few days. And, then I steeled myself for The BIG News. My final plan was to tell her everything at once, slightly overwhelm her, and then let her work through it in her own time. So when I called I said "I have news..." and then proceeded to say I was laid off, I got a good severance, I will be visiting but I have bookings for Christmas so I will be there at the end of November instead, I am making enough to cover rent, etc.. She took it amazing well, did not hang up on me, or freak out, to my surprise. She is 'worrying' but to my Mom that's like regular exercise so I would expect no less. Overall I think my plan worked well. It is a relief for me and my conscience.
I have been enjoying sleeping in and not working as much. I have even had bursts of energy and tackled some house cleaning. I have to say I love being less employed, but I am hoping to grow my business and once I have time to recover from years of stress and frustration I will hopefully want to work more. Apparently stress levels if they remain high over time take 6 months to go back to normal. Therefore I have until March to become a normal well-adjusted person. Wish me luck!
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