So, if you read my blog last week, you probably remember that I talked about potentially working from home by the end of this week due to the coronavirus. Well, turns out, I was half-right. I’m definitely home, but I’m not working anymore. Persona let 45 people go on Wednesday, and unfortunately, I was one of them. Although I know that it was through no fault of my own, it’s not my first time losing a job, and I’d be lying if I said I was taking it well. And while I know it’s not my fault, and every business is taking a hit in some shape or form right now, I can’t help but feel some déjà vu as I take another stroll down the road of unemployment.

For those who are relatively new to my blog, I mentioned a while back that I lost my first job out of college due to company downsizing. That one wasn’t really my fault either, I just happened to be the newest person there and one of the first ones to go. Even so, losing a job even once – let alone twice – for any reason just kind of sucks. Thankfully, since I have been in this situation before, I know what to do and how to get myself through it. However, now that we are in a pandemic, and no one really knows how long it’s going to last, I have no idea how long it will be before I am able to find another job. That’s the hardest part about this situation.

On the plus side, since schools are out and daycares are closing due to COVID-19, I have already had a few people reach out to me asking if I could help watch their kids now that I am out of work. So, what was once a bad situation for all parties involved, has now turned into a solution. I’ll help them out by watching their kids, and they’ll help me out with some extra cash. At least this way I won’t be totally unemployed, bored, and at home by myself for who knows how long.

I’m not 100% sure what my babysitting schedule will be like for the next few weeks, but I would also like to extend my services to anyone else who may need help in some way or another. Even if you can’t pay me, if there’s something I can do to help you out, please let me know. Just keeping busy during this time will help me from going insane.

And while there may not be any openings right now, if anyone hears of anything opening up in Watertown, please let me know. Now that I am settled here with a home, a dog, a boyfriend, some really great friends, and my family close by, I would really like to stay here if I can. This situation isn’t ideal, but I’m still convinced that everything happens for a reason, and that everything will find a way to work out in the end.

For everyone out there who has found themselves in a similar boat as me, we will make it through! I don’t know how long this tunnel is, but there’s light at the end of it. We just need to power through until we get there. Again, reach out to me if there’s anything I can do to help. Stay healthy everyone!

Until next time! 🙂

Megan Reiffenberger