My position is being eliminated....

I found out yesterday my position (Chemist) will be eliminated Dec 31, 2007. And you guys wanna know what, I am totally at peace. A couple years ago, I would have been a complete wreck. But I am at a place in my life where I don't allow stress to take over my life. I have also come to realize, there are some things I have absolutely no control over. Anyway, here's what happened.

I was sitting at my desk and my supervisor walks in and asks if I have spoken to a fellow co-worker. I replied no but that I am expecting him to call me any moment now. My supervisor then goes on to say in a very low yet controlled voice something to the effect of 'budget/position/eliminating'. I don't really recall the exact wording used. So, I sit up and ask him 'Is my position being eliminated?' He shook his head yes and began to look very concerned. Now y'all, my supervisor is mad cool. In fact, he wasn't suppose to tell me, but thought I should be made aware. I know he was very concerned about me and how I would take the news. I sat back and asked to go somewhere we could discuss the matter in private. After asking 50-11 questions, I was assured it wasn't my performance, but instead budget setbacks. So, I will either move to another department or will not have a job as of January 1, 2008. What a way to bring in the New Year.

But to my surprise, I am quite excited about this transition. However, I have already decided if I am not moved to another location, I am relocating. In fact, if I am moved to another department, I will still relocate. I am going to jump out there and experience different things and meet new people in new places. I have had my mind set on relocating for a lil while now. There is no time like the present and I am going to embrace this change like no other.

I now have to decide where I will relocate and how to go about the process. I have relocated in the past and it was a fun and exciting process. I lived in Bel Air, MD for 4 years and had a nice time while living there. However, it wasn't exactly my cup of tea, so I moved back to my hometown. But this time around I am going to choose a location I know will meet my requirements (culture.diversity.entertainment.affordable living.and a few other...)

I know deep down inside, everything will be fine and I will overcome this 'situation'. Because in my eyes, it may be a temporary situation. Like my pastor preached a few months ago ' Your situation is not your destination!'

I still find it very coincidental that I was just having a conversation with a friend of mine about feeling as though I had bigger things in store for me. This is the beginning of my 'bigger things' y'all!!