Hey James,
I wish you good luck with this, I went through difficult times not that long ago and I know how you must feel.
kind thoughts and prayers request
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I'm sorry to hear this James and I'll be thinking of you. This seems to be happening to far too many clever and talented people these days. Not that anyone deserves unemployment, but I worry for a world that seems not to value skill and experience.
I had to endure ten years of insecure employment. I'd know for perhaps months that my current job would be running out and not know whether I'd find another, or where, until maybe a few weeks or days before I faced unemployment. I kept coming second or third for more secure jobs and it was no consolation that that was ahead of another 90 applicants all of whom were qualified. It's very unpleasant, but it can lead to bigger and better things. Eventually my turn came around. Good luck.
I had to endure ten years of insecure employment. I'd know for perhaps months that my current job would be running out and not know whether I'd find another, or where, until maybe a few weeks or days before I faced unemployment. I kept coming second or third for more secure jobs and it was no consolation that that was ahead of another 90 applicants all of whom were qualified. It's very unpleasant, but it can lead to bigger and better things. Eventually my turn came around. Good luck.
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James,
I volunteer at the local job center. A secure thought for you is that 80% of people that go through a lay off see it as positive experience two years later. Another secure thought is that a person only needs one company to say yes, one job. There is bad news out there, and for some people it can seem overwhelming. However, one job, one company, is a very doable task no matter what a person's circumstances.
A job loss can be an emotional experience for many. There is often a cycle of anger, and grief, before acceptance comes and a person is ready to move forward. What I tell everyone that comes through my workshops is to take care of himself/herself and to make good use of time. I specifically talk about diet, exercise, and most importantly the mental diet of what news a person lets in, and what a person spends his/her time thinking about. I also tell people to think about his/her ideal job, to write it down, to verbalize it. Words and thoughts have power.
Take care,
Bill
I volunteer at the local job center. A secure thought for you is that 80% of people that go through a lay off see it as positive experience two years later. Another secure thought is that a person only needs one company to say yes, one job. There is bad news out there, and for some people it can seem overwhelming. However, one job, one company, is a very doable task no matter what a person's circumstances.
A job loss can be an emotional experience for many. There is often a cycle of anger, and grief, before acceptance comes and a person is ready to move forward. What I tell everyone that comes through my workshops is to take care of himself/herself and to make good use of time. I specifically talk about diet, exercise, and most importantly the mental diet of what news a person lets in, and what a person spends his/her time thinking about. I also tell people to think about his/her ideal job, to write it down, to verbalize it. Words and thoughts have power.
Take care,
Bill
James,
You have my undivided sympathy on this. I went through the same thing last spring, and though I was lucky (had known it was coming, and had started interviewing for new jobs) it wasn't a pleasant time, and the feeling of relief when I landed another job was immense.
Just don't beat yourself up over it (all too easy, at times) - it makes a bad time even worse, with no compensating gain that I can see. The best of luck in finding a new, and better, job soon - we're all pulling for you here.
Dana
You have my undivided sympathy on this. I went through the same thing last spring, and though I was lucky (had known it was coming, and had started interviewing for new jobs) it wasn't a pleasant time, and the feeling of relief when I landed another job was immense.
Just don't beat yourself up over it (all too easy, at times) - it makes a bad time even worse, with no compensating gain that I can see. The best of luck in finding a new, and better, job soon - we're all pulling for you here.
Dana
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Lots of sympathy here, James. I was laid off about 22 months ago, myself. Fortunately, I'm old enough to be somewhat well-prepared, but I would still like to have a real income again, someday.
Best of luck to you.
Best of luck to you.
Mike Wright
"When an idea is wanting, a word can always be found to take its place."
--Goethe
"When an idea is wanting, a word can always be found to take its place."
--Goethe
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James, I am very sorry to hear the news. You and Shannon will be in my thoughts. I don't want to come off sounding hokey but I'm sure you'll find work again soon. I am sincere when I say this. You are a very intelligent and interesting person. After her initial reaction, I'm sure that your wife will shore you up with her support as you plow through these waters as well. I feel that when things like this happen it is the ending of one thing so that something new can have the space to begin. Just be sure you're paying attention so you don't miss it. I'll bet you'll end up better off than you were.
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