Please fire me. Happy Administrative Professionals Day!

I have been in my job for the past ten years, during which time I have been laid off once, and had my hours cut three times.  I am currently earning just enough to pay my rent, cell phone bill, and car insurance, with a couple hundred left to splurge on food and anything and everything else I will need to survive for the next 30 days—until I get my next paycheck. 

I will never forget that very special day five years ago, on what used to be called “Secretary’s Day”, that personalized hand delivered envelopes were given to each hourly employee.  Did these envelopes contain letters of admiration for a job well done, bonus checks, or even a gift card to Starbucks?  NO!  We all got lay off notices or pink slips! Happy Administrative Professionals Day everyone!