Hello all!
Welcome to my first blog, "High heels to sensible shoes." I will be chronicling my journey from corporate life to being laid off to re-entering the work force in an entirely new and unexpected capacity.
My career path has taken me to the marketing field, which has been my passion for the past 15 years. My role was to create and execute marketing campaigns, advertisements, public relations and trade shows for a small kitchen appliances mogul in the industry. I loved my job and was very disappointed when the company picked up its skirts and relocated to New Jersey, leaving me jobless.
When was I laid off you ask? July 15, 2008. I shiver just seeing that on my computer screen. I was out of work for the rest of the summer and in September found a job marketing bank card processing services. The company was expanding and added 2 people to its previously 1 person department. However the company expanded itself so much that the overhead for 3 people was too high and I got the slip on April 1, 2009 telling me my time was up after only 6 months. 2009 to current day is a void of cover letters, resumes, and networking which as of yet, has not led to a new position.
Funds coming in versus funds going out was getting tight on just one income plus my rapidly expiring unemployment, so I took a deep breath and took the icy plunge into finding a job to help pay our bills - something I've never had to worry about before.
Yes I know that sounds like I'm spoiled. No I'm not above anything and would do what needs to be done to pay our bills and keep our home and its occupants healthy and fed. But I feel that I have paid my dues and clawed my way up through the ranks, along the way earning my Master's degree in Business Marketing and darn it I want a job that reflects my hard work.
So where have I ended up? A grocery store cafe', making coffee, espresso and espresso drinks, smoothies, and serving donuts, bagels and muffins. Huh. Corporate marketing for coffee and espresso machines to making coffee and espresso - ironic. Of course I can tell anyone the exact ratio of espresso to milk in their drink order but do they care? Of course not - they just care how it tastes. So I give myself the satisfaction of knowing that not only do I know exactly what I've given someone but I've given them something they like. Coffee. Is. Life. Especially at 7 am in the morning. So I tell myself that I've added value to someone's day and given them a caffeine-induced smile.
Life in a grocery store is a far cry from life behind a desk - actually quite a far cry. So far that cry echoes.
Well, that's it in a nutshell - welcome to my journey with its ups and downs - its been a bumpy ride and I'm letting you on at one of the bumpiest points to date. So grab that cup of coffee and tighten your seat belts!
Just a bit about me - my name is Deanna and my home is comprised of my husband Mark, daughter Danielle, our cat Zoe and our dog Dash.
When was I laid off you ask? July 15, 2008. I shiver just seeing that on my computer screen. I was out of work for the rest of the summer and in September found a job marketing bank card processing services. The company was expanding and added 2 people to its previously 1 person department. However the company expanded itself so much that the overhead for 3 people was too high and I got the slip on April 1, 2009 telling me my time was up after only 6 months. 2009 to current day is a void of cover letters, resumes, and networking which as of yet, has not led to a new position.
Funds coming in versus funds going out was getting tight on just one income plus my rapidly expiring unemployment, so I took a deep breath and took the icy plunge into finding a job to help pay our bills - something I've never had to worry about before.
Yes I know that sounds like I'm spoiled. No I'm not above anything and would do what needs to be done to pay our bills and keep our home and its occupants healthy and fed. But I feel that I have paid my dues and clawed my way up through the ranks, along the way earning my Master's degree in Business Marketing and darn it I want a job that reflects my hard work.
So where have I ended up? A grocery store cafe', making coffee, espresso and espresso drinks, smoothies, and serving donuts, bagels and muffins. Huh. Corporate marketing for coffee and espresso machines to making coffee and espresso - ironic. Of course I can tell anyone the exact ratio of espresso to milk in their drink order but do they care? Of course not - they just care how it tastes. So I give myself the satisfaction of knowing that not only do I know exactly what I've given someone but I've given them something they like. Coffee. Is. Life. Especially at 7 am in the morning. So I tell myself that I've added value to someone's day and given them a caffeine-induced smile.
Life in a grocery store is a far cry from life behind a desk - actually quite a far cry. So far that cry echoes.
Well, that's it in a nutshell - welcome to my journey with its ups and downs - its been a bumpy ride and I'm letting you on at one of the bumpiest points to date. So grab that cup of coffee and tighten your seat belts!
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