When my husband was laid off, my initial reaction was panic and fear. Mostly because I feared we'd lose health insurance. With 3 kids and an autoimmune disease, that's a frightening thought.
After the fear and panic subsided, I made a decision to stop with the tears and figure out a way to make sure that didn't happen.
I sat down and wrote a letter asking for a full time position with a company that I company that I had already been working with for the past year. I put my insecurities and fears of rejection aside and pointed out all of the reasons why I'd be an excellent addition to the company. That kind of confidence doesn't come naturally to me, it's much easier (and cowardly) for me to point out my faults and weakness. But I have to say, highlighting my strengths and abilities was empowering. I felt SO DAMN GOOD about myself when I finished that letter and hit "send."
I also felt scared.
Scared of being rejected. Scared of hearing "Thanks, but no thanks."
I waited a few days without hearing back. But then, I got a phone call that changed my life. Our lives.
I got the job. A full time job, work at home job with a real salary that will allow me to help provide for my family and that eliminates the fear of losing my health insurance.
Today is my first official day and I am so happy I could scream.
That's awesome, Y! Congratulations!!