Heather07438
WDW Apprentice
- Joined
- Oct 20, 2015
Thanks. I started looking for new employment the DAY that we were told that operations were ceasing. I continued to work for two reason really.
1. To ensure that the other employees would get paid as soon as there was funds to do so. And I did in fact ensure that the hourly employees first got paid out for the hours worked as soon as there was funds to do so. Then once there was additional fund continued to ensure that funds went to pay employees, until every one was paid what was due them.
2. I didn't know what else to do. I've been working since I was 14, with the exception of 6 months - a year after having each of my daughters. I had been with this company for 21 years.
I took the first job I was offered, even though it was not the position I had applied for nor in my field. I also kept looking for position in my field. I was just thankful that I had lived as frugally as I did and had some savings built up to help me through.
It can be hard to bail on your work 'family' after 21 years. Glad to hear it worked out for you to receive your earnings eventually. That's a hard position to be in.