Back on the Saddle Again (Laid Off Day 40)

(Verse 1)

I've been laid off for forty days now,

Searching for work, I'm not sure how,

But I keep on trying, keep on smiling,

Even when the road gets rough and tiring.

(Chorus)

I'm back on the saddle again,

Pedaling hard, my spirit won't bend,

Facing the challenges, one by one,

I'll keep on going, till the job is done.

(Verse 2)

Gave a talk at church, it felt so right,

To share my journey, my daily fight,

Waiting for friends, and opportunities,

To get back on track and live life with ease.

(Chorus)

I'm back on the saddle again,

Pedaling hard, my spirit won't bend,

Facing the challenges, one by one,

I'll keep on going, till the job is done.

(Bridge)

I know I'll find my way,

Through this storm, come what may,

With my BikeErg by my side,

I'll ride the waves, and take them in stride.

(Verse 3)

So I'll keep on applying, and hold my head high,

For I know that someday, I'll touch the sky,

With the love and support of friends and kin,

I'll be back on the saddle, ready to win.

(Chorus)

I'm back on the saddle again,

Pedaling hard, my spirit won't bend,

Facing the challenges, one by one,

I'll keep on going, till the job is done.

(Outro)

And as the sun sets in the west,

I'll know I've given my very best,

With every pedal, every stride,

Back on the saddle, I'll ride and ride.

Laid off on my birthday

On my birthday, March 23rd, while on vacation with my wife, we were about to head out for a special lunch when I received a message asking me to join an all-hands meeting that had been rescheduled. I thought it might be good news from our CEO. However, two hours later, I found myself jobless as my YC company laid off about 2/3 of its employees via an unexpected Zoom call. I was in the car with my wife, too stunned to drive for 15 minutes.

This is new territory for me. I’m documenting the process daily via this playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLb2wIPfVreVt5vI5eKmICUlHnAZsG3o1i

Anyone reading this in the spring of 2023, I’m looking for work! My LinkedIn can be found here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanmercer317/

You can find my resume here