So I am getting laid off today. My meeting with HR is at noon and I think I'll be free to go after that. I've known it was coming soonish, so I'm not feeling very emotional.
My question is this: My LO is in daycare for the rest of the day. What should I do with my few unexpected hours of freedom to cheer myself up? It has to be relatively cheap because, you know, I am unemployed! I was thinking about going to a movie which I have not done since before the baby. Any better ideas??
GOLD / eggplant / 11517 posts
So sorry to hear! Maybe a manicure? Those are usually like $10. Although I like the idea of a movie since it will be distracting.
blogger / wonderful cherry / 21616 posts
aww I'm sorry to hear that. It sucks so bad to hear that so many companies are still doing layoffs.
enjoy your few hours of freedom!!
kiwi / 691 posts
@highwire, @Coco Bee: Thanks! It's been on my radar for a few weeks, it was just a matter of when, so I'm nervous about being unemployed but ready to get out of this place.
Manicure is a good idea! I might have to do that. It's been ages! My hands are embarrassing right now (I pick my cuticles - it's gross, I know) but that's probably all the more reason to get manicure!
GOLD / squash / 13576 posts
I'm so sorry to hear that.. you definitely need to do something fun. I would suggest a mani/pedi like the previous posters..
wonderful olive / 19353 posts
Sorry to hear about your lay off. Sad to hear that this is still on going. Movie sounds like fun! Maybe a nice lunch with a glass of wine and people watch?
hostess / wonderful watermelon / 39513 posts
I'm so sorry! Maybe a pedicure/manicure and just some vegging at home?
blogger / wonderful cherry / 21628 posts
I'm sorry to hear that. 
A movie is a good idea.
GOLD / wonderful pomegranate / 28905 posts
So sorry! Browsing at Marshalls or TJ Maxx? Pedicure? SLEEPPPPP
hostess / watermelon / 14932 posts
I agree with a mani/pedi! I personally don't like manicures because they huuuurt my cuticles, but sign me right up for the foot and leg massage with a pedicure 
GOLD / wonderful apricot / 22646 posts
So sorry to hear! Movie sounds great! I love getting lost in different story lines
apricot / 348 posts
I'm so sorry Mani/pedi/movie - sounds good to me! I hope that the meeting with HR goes well.
GOLD / wonderful coconut / 33402 posts
I am sorry! I think a manicure/pedicure is a great idea. They always make me feel better.
pineapple / 12053 posts
yeah, spoil yourself with a mani/pedi and browse the US weekly or people that they have! i would probably be too distracted to focus on a movie!
grapefruit / 4923 posts
i'm sorry about that, that sucks. i think a movie is a great idea, and/or a mani and pedi.
GOLD / wonderful pomegranate / 28905 posts
@pointybird: who would've thought when I responded this morning I would be getting laid off as well?
kiwi / 691 posts
@regberadaisy: Oh no! I'm so sorry! How are you doing? I am still kind of in shock. We should start a little HelloBee unemployed mama group.
GOLD / cantaloupe / 6703 posts
I would definitely do something to pamper yourself, mani/pedi or movie both are great options.
kiwi / 691 posts
@Boogs: I decided to visit this Belgian frites place near my office for some farewell fries. They also serve beer so I figured what the heck! It was after noon and I didn't have to go back to work 
Then I hopped on the train home and a friend picked me up and we went to Dairy Queen for "sorry you lost your job" Blizzards. And now I am doing laundry and trying to figure out what to do with my life! Ahhhh!
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