Personal Narrative: Refugee

This past July I was laid off from my job. I already knew that i was going to be laid off, but sure wasn’t expecting it to be so soon. The conflict of interest was losing the job that i became very good and comfortable with. The conflict of orientation was a win-lose situation. I had coworkers that turned into family, a constant paycheck, and it was in my hometown. I loved my job very much, so it sucked when i couldn't work there anymore. My conflict response was the “exit response”. Since i was so used to having a constant paycheck, i got out of the “being laid off funk” real quick. I put on a full face of makeup and a nice dress, and found me a job. My conflict outcome is where the “win” part comes out. I now work at American Eagle, and