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dress — Weekenders (thrifted)
boots — Dansko (Dansko Factory Store)
belt — (thrifted)
And speaking about work ... I was laid off last week. Yes. Here I go again (read about how I got laid off last year here), worrying about money and wondering when and if I'll get another job. It wasn't entirely a surprise — the project that I was working on had ended last month, so I knew the ax was going to fall at some point. I just didn't know when exactly.
But on the bright side of things. . . good-bye to one hell of a commute. No more putting in 12-hour or 18-hour days, or even staying up all night because there was no point in trying to sleep before getting on the road. No more packing up in the wee hours of Monday morning to spend the next three or four days on the road. And no more getting dressed in the dark! Can you tell that I'm a bit relieved?
I do think the economy is getting better, and I got some really good experience that should help me find another job this time around. But still ... keep your fingers (and toes) crossed that something will come up soon, and that it won't involve commuting for hours upon hours every day. In the meantime though, I'm going to start catching up on everything that went by the wayside for the past 6 months.
Linking up to Patti at Not Dead Yet Style for Visible Monday once again!
And since my dress (and my bangle and my belt) was thifted?
I'm going to link up to Megan at Brass in Pocket for Thursdays Are for Thrifters.
Sweater dresses ARE comfy. sorry to hear about the end of this job. My first thought was that you would have no more guard rails to climb over. I look forward to more blogging from you...
ReplyDeleteSo excited that blogger lets me post replies now! And yes, no more climbing over guard rails. I am going to try and be better about blogging and just being more consistent -- get my life back on track.
DeleteYou had me at pajamas! You have me thinking I should find a sweater dress! I really like metal belts like that one, too. I'm so sorry about your job, but I'm sure you'll land on your feet.
ReplyDeleteAnne -- Definitely find a sweater dress. I think they get a bad rap about being clingy. But they're really not. They are flattering without being too over the top. I love them. I have this kind of fetish going on with belts lately ... I can't walk into a thrift store without buying 2 or 3!
DeleteFingers and toes crossed for ya. It's a tough time, but now you can take that experience, and the free time, and start looking for something a little more close to home. You'll do great. Just keep that smile. =]
ReplyDeleteThanks Megan! And yes, that's exactly what I'm planning on doing. Taking the experience and the free time (I really want to get rid of the house and move closer to DC). And thanks about the smile :-). I'm nervous, but kind of excited at the same time.
DeleteSorry about the job news, Kari - but I believe you'll find something *much* closer to home (duh!) in not-too-much time. You've got a lot of skills and experience, and you look pretty fab in your sweater dress too : > Thanks for linking up to Visible Monday.
ReplyDeleteThanks Patti! I'm actually kind of excited this time around. Nervous, but excited. Scared? but excited .. if that all makes sense. So excited that blogger lets us reply now! They must have known that I was going to have some more free time.
DeleteI sincerely hope that this time you get the job of your dreams. You deserve it after all you have been through.
ReplyDeleteThe sweater dress looks great on you. Blue is such a pretty color on you.
I'm sorry to hear about your job, but glad that rough commute is over. You are rocking that cobalt blue dress and colorful bangles. Love it!
ReplyDeletePeace & grace,
Lynne
Oh, Kari, I'm sorry about the job...I don't even know how you did what you did for so long. I admire your positive outlook, I'm sure you'll find a much better job soon!
ReplyDeleteNow for the dress, I sooo agree with you! I love sweater dresses for the same reason! I have a similar dress in cream. Looking good in your comfy pajama dress!!
Jeannie
Sending positive job thoughts your way...
ReplyDeleteThat deep blue dress is really flattering, and I love the multiple bracelets and jewelry-style belt as accessories.
So sorry about the job. Good for you for looking at the silver lining! I've seen you pop over a few times to say hi. Just want you to know how much I appreciate it. When I was having hell month it was my husband and blog buddies that got me through it!
ReplyDeleteYour dress looks very comfortable indeed! The color looks great on you!
Oh boy, do I ever know about commuting, being a former Southern Californian. Sorry about the job situation. Do you ever do any selling on eBay? Believe it or not there's good money to be made there. People buy all kinds of stuff. I've bought clothes at Goodwill and resold them for many more times what I paid. Could be a little side gig until something else comes along.
ReplyDeleteUgh, when I read your comment on my blog I thought, "Not you too!" A FB friend also got laid off in the last couple of weeks too. I hope the job market is more promising for you than it has been for me. (10 weeks now unemployed.) In other new, I love your purple sweater dress!
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