We are here for you Emma and for each other, Kirsten, Gina, Stephee and all. Interesting that crying is part of the discussion right now. I cried at work today. Not blubbering, snot running out my nose sobbing. But consistent tears coming out of my eyes rolling down my cheeks.
When I got downsized from Hertz I took it like a 'man'. My VP that had to do it looked worse than I did. I took pity on him and told him it wasn't his fault. I walked out with my head held high. Inside I was crushed, I loved my job, I loved the company I loved the money and the car
. But I took it and didn't flinch.
Today at work I cried in front of two people I report to. I am doing a job far beneath my experience, education and former pay grade. Nothing wrong with it. Plenty of people do this type of office work their whole lives. What made me cry is that I am struggling with it. I just can't get with the program regarding following guidelines. I am trying so hard and feel stupid. A friend told me lately that Fortune 500 companies don't let stupid people manage $50 million worth of business. But now at a much lesser job I feel like an idiot. And talking about it made me cry.
The estrogen stuff really does affect your emotions. We said we are women right? Well we got what we wished for.
There are ups and downs to everything including this journey. I felt some embarrassment from the tears flowing but at least I was real. My bosses were very supportive ( thank God they are women )
Just wanted to share..... you are not alone in crying. Fun being girls huh?