Yes, it was a pretty dumb violation of the SBC on my behalf. There was no verbal or written warning. They went straight to fire me after an internal investigation. There was no WFR package. There was nothing... Just the last paycheck. I was in the mouths of everyone, and years and years of good reputation went away that day. I almost lost my family, and for a few weeks I basically lived out of welfare as I had no savings. Two months later I had a new job and was promoted a few months later to a position at a level that I would have never achieved at HP/HPE.
Why am I writing this? I felt the need this morning to express my gratitude to God for this beautiful opportunity, even though in several ways I'm still carrying the weight of my mistake over my shoulders (and unfortunately, over the shoulders of my family as well). I feel blessed, and I am very grateful for that. The second reason is write this is to try to bring a message of hope for those of you that have lost your jobs recently. I know first hand how knees tremble when uncertainty and desperation take over your spirit. Hang in there... Everything is going to be alright. Keep doing what you know you need to do and when things look at its darkest, you'll see how a new beginning comes to your life.
Never lose the faith. God bless you all. Spend time with your family. Re-connect with them. Understand that they are also going through a difficult time, and be their strength. If you are a believer, visit your Temple and also re-connect with your spirit and essence. Happy Holidays, guys. Everything is going to be alright. If this message can make a difference for just one person, I would feel the most blessed person in the whole planet. God bless you all.