Very Unexpected

Tuesday as I was working on getting invoices together to go see my Rachael's Hallmark chain I got a very unexpected call. One of my bosses, the son of the owner of the company, was calling me. I answered not knowing what he might be calling for. He asked if I had a minute. He proceeded to lay me off from the job that I was 100% dedicated and loyal to for 4 1/2 years. I was in total shock. I argued with him, and he really did not have a good reason for letting me go. He also told me that it was not up for discussion, they have already hired someone else. The only words I could come to were "are you really laying me off 3 weeks before I have a baby"? He sat there in silence. I then answered with "Is it because I am pregnant, and having a baby"? He jumped in and claimed that it was not the case. He just felt I was not much of a leader and not posting things on Chatter...So they lay off one of their top sales reps for not being a leader? They fired me, when every year I would receive a different reward with in the company for my fantastic work? I just lost the job that I built the entire territory, when there was not any customer base or territory when I started with the company?

I have a really hard time trying to grasp why this would happen. Why would God let this happen 3 weeks before our daughter is born? I was a wreck. Stressing and crying emotionally. I could not get over what had just happened, and it all came out of no where. They agreed to pay me all of my outstanding commissions, which I do believe they legally have to do. I know what all of you are thinking, isn't this illegal? I called my best friend from high school who is now a lawyer for advice. It is illegal. Very Very illegal. If I was working for a corporation, or was someones employee I could have sued for everything. Since I was an independent contractor the terms are different. Since I was not a technically an employee it would be my word against theirs. I am still very frustrated and angered on why this is happening to us. I just have to trust that God has a greater plan in mind for Dustin and myself. We have been through this before. Dustin was unemployed for almost a year, and we know how to really buckle down. I am just going to enjoy the rest of my pregnancy, focus on Kaylee, and find a job when I feel ready to head back to work. Hopefully I can find something by January. God has let me see several things, after my emotional day on Tuesday. I was not truly happy with my job anymore. I hated getting up most days and working for them. I had a bad taste in my mouth from the last conference call I had with the owners son. I would be in a horrible mood most afternoons, because I was tired of dealing with all of the retail bs. I know now that there was a reason for my job loss. God knew that I was comfortable where I was, and would not make a full initiative to go out and find something else. Instead I would just stay with my job, and continue to be miserable. I am still very angry with my company for the way this entire thing was handled. I just hope that my remaining commissions will be enough to get us by till I am ready to find something else!

Please keep Dustin and I in your prayers. Please also pray for my sister-in-law Ashley. She lost her job as well a couple weeks ago. She is getting married in October, and searching high and low for something. Hopefully both of us will find fabulous jobs that we love!