Unemployed
Well I'm trying to see this as God's way to make room for something more in my life, first Dillinger's emergency surgery and the bills associated with it, him diagnosed with cancer and now I am among the 6MM or so other Americans who are unemployed, along with 18 other secretary's in my office and some other staff members and attorney's; overall my company was supposedly laying off 350 people worldwide today. I did get a severance package of almost 3 months.
The positives are that I can be home, guilt free to take care of Dillinger until his death and the possibility that one day I might find a job closer to home that will allow me to lead a "normal" kind of lifestyle. I have faith that I will be ok, where and how and what will transpire I cannot see right now, but I do believe and know that I will never be homeless or without food to eat and I guess that is more than some people can say, so I am grateful.
The fear comes in that I will have to lose the home I worked so hard to purchase 6 years ago, and now when it is finally the vision of what I had hoped, but that is something I do not know to be the case. Life is lived one day at a time and I will try to hold onto the belief that I cannot see the bigger picture right now and what will be, will be. The possibilities in my field are very few right now, as there is a glut of people with my skills, I think this will be a true case of who, as opposed to what you know.
Hey, at least I don't need a lot to eat these days ;) But it still sucks. . .
Laureen
The positives are that I can be home, guilt free to take care of Dillinger until his death and the possibility that one day I might find a job closer to home that will allow me to lead a "normal" kind of lifestyle. I have faith that I will be ok, where and how and what will transpire I cannot see right now, but I do believe and know that I will never be homeless or without food to eat and I guess that is more than some people can say, so I am grateful.
The fear comes in that I will have to lose the home I worked so hard to purchase 6 years ago, and now when it is finally the vision of what I had hoped, but that is something I do not know to be the case. Life is lived one day at a time and I will try to hold onto the belief that I cannot see the bigger picture right now and what will be, will be. The possibilities in my field are very few right now, as there is a glut of people with my skills, I think this will be a true case of who, as opposed to what you know.
Hey, at least I don't need a lot to eat these days ;) But it still sucks. . .
Laureen
My Mantra is that I do not determine my success by the number hanging in my closet, nor will I let the scale determine that success either. . . It is through trial and error I will continue to grow and succeed. . . Laureen
"Success is a journey, not a destination." Ben Sweetland
Laureen:
Your tale is what I fear will happen to me. I hope and pray all will be OK for you. Please hang in there; I know you may not find something right in your line of work right now, but maybe you can find temporary work for awhile. I know this is not great, but you do what you can.
I'm so sorry this happened at this time. These things never happen when it's convenient for us (when is it ever?). I wish I could help you with something. I'll just keep my fingers crossed that something turns up that helps you through this difficult time.
My prayers are with you and everyone else that's unemployed.
Your tale is what I fear will happen to me. I hope and pray all will be OK for you. Please hang in there; I know you may not find something right in your line of work right now, but maybe you can find temporary work for awhile. I know this is not great, but you do what you can.
I'm so sorry this happened at this time. These things never happen when it's convenient for us (when is it ever?). I wish I could help you with something. I'll just keep my fingers crossed that something turns up that helps you through this difficult time.
My prayers are with you and everyone else that's unemployed.
Ah Laureen...that is a real bummer!! I hope you will keep up your spirits and not let this drag you down. I feel so bad for you . These are scary times all around. We do not feel this in our area because of the oil here but that too could change in a heart beat. I love your little joke about not needing alot to eat these days. Please know you are thought of and please hang in there Dear Laureen.
Sandy
Sandy
Laureen,I am so sorry to hear this news. I too fear losing my job due to illness,if I run out of job protection,I will be fired in a New York minute.
Your faith shines through,and of course you have fears. As you said,you are better off than most.
I am single,and know all I have is me,and God.
Stay strong,and hug your baby for me.
Your faith shines through,and of course you have fears. As you said,you are better off than most.
I am single,and know all I have is me,and God.
Stay strong,and hug your baby for me.
WHAT WE FEAR,WE CREATE.
Laureen - I'm so sorry to read that you've lost your job. You've had one huge load to carry lately, and I admire you so much for your determination to see Dillinger through to his death. Now, you have yet another burden.
Your optimism is refreshing. You strike me as someone who will make it through whatever is put in front of you. I don't doubt that there is something else coming your way that will be perfect.
A few years ago, I was close to bankruptcy, but I told myself everyday and affirmed on my walks every night that I had all the money I needed and that I would be able to pay every bill. Money just kept showing up in unexpected ways and I made it through that very difficult time. There are times that I don't know how I did, but I did.
I'm not very good at putting my thoughts into words (and I'm a teacher LOL) but I want you to know that I'm thinking good thoughts for you and I am convinced that what's coming your way will be better than what you've had. And, isn't it ironic that you are able to share Dillinger's last days with him? Karma is a boomerang!
Margaret
Your optimism is refreshing. You strike me as someone who will make it through whatever is put in front of you. I don't doubt that there is something else coming your way that will be perfect.
A few years ago, I was close to bankruptcy, but I told myself everyday and affirmed on my walks every night that I had all the money I needed and that I would be able to pay every bill. Money just kept showing up in unexpected ways and I made it through that very difficult time. There are times that I don't know how I did, but I did.
I'm not very good at putting my thoughts into words (and I'm a teacher LOL) but I want you to know that I'm thinking good thoughts for you and I am convinced that what's coming your way will be better than what you've had. And, isn't it ironic that you are able to share Dillinger's last days with him? Karma is a boomerang!
Margaret
first thought out of my mouth is OMG
then...as i read and think i am drawn back to
"Well I'm trying to see this as God's way to make room for something more in my life"
and i know that you will come out well on the other side of this...it just sucks in the middle...frugality my dear and you know how to do it....and eyes wide open......
now you have more time with those recently reunited grandbabies too!!!!!
go hug dil .......
love you!
then...as i read and think i am drawn back to
"Well I'm trying to see this as God's way to make room for something more in my life"
and i know that you will come out well on the other side of this...it just sucks in the middle...frugality my dear and you know how to do it....and eyes wide open......
now you have more time with those recently reunited grandbabies too!!!!!
go hug dil .......
love you!
I get up every morning determined to both change the world and have one hell of a good time. Sometimes this makes planning my day difficult.
- E. B. White
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