Losing Your Job Is A Blessing From Heaven Sometimes

I got fired today. After two years of loyal employment at Ruby Tuesday, I was let go over a mix up regarding someone working my shift. I thought they were going to cover my shift, but they never showed up. It appeared I just blew off the shift, because we didn't inform a manager of the switch. I could have fought for my job, but I didn't really want it. As the minutes went by, I felt better and better about the situation.

At first, there was some anxiety. Where was my next paycheck coming from? Christmas is 3 weeks away, etc... Now I am flooded with ideas on how to use this new found, accidental free time. Will I sell things on Ebay? Get a metal detector and comb the beautiful beaches of Florida? Rob a bank? I'm kidding about that of course.

I can lawfully collect unemployment insurance.Although my former employer will dispute it, per their reputation. So I could be broke for a long time. But the bright side outshines that small problem; as I will never have to get some 90 year old woman extra napkins, that she will never use. I will never have to enter another BOGO coupon in the computer. Never will I wipe ketchup off my uncomfortable work shoes. I won't have to watch as one of my co-worker's bursts into tears over a bad tip.

So thank you ex-boss for making my life better. I didn't think you cared that much. I'm going to get him a Thank You card right now.

So if you hate your job, but know that you will never quit; say a prayer that you'll get fired. I would often say, "Please kill me" at work. I'm glad nothing that extreme happened. Getting fired for me is actually the opposite of death. It's a rebirth. Onto the next chapter!

I could always try to make a living on Hub pages right? Nah.