May 1, 2020, 10:33 a.m., I was laid off over Zoom while sitting in my pajamas. I don’t think I had even had a whole cup of coffee. I was laid off due to financial issues from COVID-19 shutting down everything. But the reason was never important. There was only one feeling that ran through my head… I’M FREE BITCHES!!! The fact that my freedom has begun brought a small smirk that the decision was made for me so the shame of feeling like a failure would never touch my hands. I could say, ” I was laid off due to financial reasons!” and be proud. I had been overworked and overwhelmed the entire ‘shelter-in-place’. Emails were never-ending and the feeling of pure defeat continuously peeked over my shoulders every day I dragged myself from the bed to the living room office. I’m sure this was some sort of work depression but there was no help and no light at the end of the tunnel. It was often suggested to take evening walks and have a glass of alcohol which I interpreted as 3 shots of whiskey and naps during lunch.

But freedom has begun and that is one of the few good things COVID-19 has brought to my life. Unemployment claim filed and office belongings picked up in the infamous ‘ white box’. On to the way to the next adventure after a week of much-needed rest. C’est la vie!

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