New Job.....New Outlook

I have to say we were very lucky to have weathered the economic crisis for as long as we did, but unfortunately it caught up with us last fall.  My company had to go through the downsizing procedure and I got swept into the flow.  It was horrible and I feel for all those who have also lost their jobs in these hard times.  I can't say I saw it coming, and even though I knew that it was always a possibility to be laid off I didn't think it would really happen to me.  Imagine my surprise that after 9 years of service with exceptional reviews I  was told they did not have a spot for me.  I have to say I felt very betrayed, stupid, shocked and hurt just to name a few of the emotions from that day.  I always thought that I had found my dream job and was in a group of people who had been working together for 17 or more years, so I was still considered a newbie!  I feel like there was so much I still hadn't learned and so much potential I hadn't yet reached.  It has been very difficult to handle all of the emotions that have come with the loss of that job.  I was very fortunate to find a new gig that is almost as fantabulous as the old one.  The only thing that could make it any better is if I could do the work I am doing now with my old co-workers.  I miss sharing and seeing the people I have seen everyday for the past nine years....the people who shared the birth of my children, the purchasing of my first and second home, the stories about our families and lots of talk about food!!!  I know that the friendships will continue and I still have the ability to ask them questions about my new work and to ask advice for new endeavors and I will make it!!  I made it through this far and I can make it even farther.  I will create relationships with new co-workers and will e more diligent in driving my own career.  Now if I can just get the kid's through college so I can relax!!!!