The hits just keep on coming

[lizziegrace]

I found out at 4:00pm that my position was being eliminated. The economy's tanking and I was laid off today.

I have no idea what I'm going to do. Right now I can afford to move somewhere if the economy's good and I can find a job. I'm ready to give up on Ohio.

Say a prayer, send vibes and good thoughts my way. I need them.

[BarenakedLady]

1. Oh no!

I'm so sorry lizziegrace. I hope things turn around for you soon.

:hug:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

2. My dear lizzie...

Oh, sweetie...

These are the wrong kind of hits...

My prayers are with you, always, sweetie...:hug:

[seemunkee]

3. Sorry to hear.

The DC area is usually pretty good. The govt doesn't go out of business. What kind of work are you looking for?
Check Monster and Dice. CSC is always hiring technical people.

[lizziegrace]

7. I'm an accountant

no CPA certification. Broad experience but really not an expert in any particular area. That's been my biggest hurdle. Also, I was told by a headhunter that my age could be an issue as well.

[seemunkee]

11. Take a look at the Post on Sunday

I believe you're around the same age as I am. Shouldn't matter and if you craft your resume right they won't know.

[lizziegrace]

12. Thank you

:hug:

[Lasher]

40. Your age could be an issue in another way.

If younger people with less seniority than you were retained, maybe a call to the EEOC would be in order.

[TZ]

4. Oh man that really sucks!

Isn't that a wonderful way to end the week...:sarcasm:
I'm soo sorry Lizziegrace. Makes me glad my dad and stepmom out your way are retired...
:hug:

[flvegan]

5. Damn, I'm sorry to hear that.

I hope you find something BETTER very soon.

[VenusRising]

6. Oh, honey!

I'm sooooo sorry. I know that you have been going through the wringer lately. Hang in there sweetie. You have all my love and support in whatever happens.

:hug::hug::hug:

[hippywife]

8. Oh, Lizzie!

How awful! Please don't lose heart, sweetie. I know it will be very difficult for you not to but you've lots of reasons to keep plugging away. I know it must be getting very exhausting to keep dealing with these things.

:hug: :hug: :hug:

[Call Me Wesley]

9. Good vibes!

I'll light a candle. I'm really sorry to hear that. :hug:

[DeposeTheBoyKing]

10. That's terrible - I'm so sorry

Thanks, Mr. Bush - you're doing a HECKUVA job with EVERYTHING.

Lots of good vibes coming your way, lizziegrace.

[InternalDialogue]

13. Damn, lizzie.

You really know how to rack up the hard knocks.

You've got my best wishes for the search you'll be undertaking. Be strong, keep yourself healthy and happy. The job will come.

[lizziegrace]

14. I want out of this competition

:(

I'm tired. I don't know how many more times I can pick myself up and keep going.

[InternalDialogue]

16. I know you're tired. But I know you won't give up.

Some of us are just put in that position over and over and over again.

Turn those parts of you to steel that you need to protect yourself. Guard those parts of you that you need to keep soft.

Lean on the friends who can carry part of your load, and give yourself permission to sit and rest when you need it.

[Guava Jelly]

15. Oh no..

Every vibe I have is yours :hug:
I'm sorry :( I hope things turn around for you.

[GOPisEvil]

17. Holy crap.

That sucks. :(

Hopefully this means you will find something better. Hang in there. :hug:

[trof]

18. What do you do?

The tourist industry is still pretty healthy down here on the gulf coast.

[lizziegrace]

19. I'm an accountant

25 years of experience...

[harmonicon]

20. sucks

I'm sorry. If you're thinking about moving, I think the Chicago area is one of the places in the midwest that has a pretty good economy right now, esp. compared to Michigan or Ohio. Best of luck.

[ZombieNixon]

21. Oh, lord...

check your PM shortly.

[Oeditpus Rex]

22. Oh, damn, girl!

I think you've been beaten up, job-wise, more than any other human I know.

:hug:

[LaurenG]

23. I'll pm you, there are a couple of jobs that might interest you here

one starts you at 60 -70 K a year. I am so sorry :hug:

[Starbucks Anarchist]

24. I'm so sorry, lizzie.

I hope things work out for you. :hug: :hug:

[miss_american_pie]

25. I'm so sorry

:hug:

If you need a change of scenery for a while, you're welcome to stay with me.

[Parche]

26. big hug

:hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:

a victim of Bush's sad economy

:hug: :hug:

:hi:

[ThomCat]

27. OMG!

:cry:

Those damned bastards. x(

:hug: :hug: :hug:

[asthmaticeog]

28. Fuck.

I'm so sorry, lizziegrace. :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:

[Inchworm]

29. That stinks

I hope you find better and all works out in the end.

:hug:

[Whoa_Nelly]

30. Come here!

House, pool, your own room and full bath, wireless, satellite TV, room for your kitties, and a friend.

Hope things work out for you, but you know my offer is true. :hug:

[lizziegrace]

45. You're amazing...

thank you...

:hug:

[EstimatedProphet]

31. Jeez, sorry to hear that

:hug:

[1gobluedem]

32. Oh no!

That's awful and you so do NOT deserve to have that happen to you.

I sent you that one job posting; I'll look for some more. Not that Michigan's economy is booming by any means but university jobs are usually pretty solid.

:hug:

[GreenPartyVoter]

33. Good luck! *hugs* I hope you can find a real nice place to move to

[jobycom]

34. Bummer! The Texas economy is supposed to still be good.

[Dangerously Amused]

35. Noooooooo! Aw crap.

:cry:

My heart goes out to you, sista. You've had more than your share of difficulty lately. OTOH I do believe in karma, and I know that you are long overdue for a heart full of happiness and a mind at rest with peace and security. So I will keep you in my meditations in hope that this new direction leads to only bright and beautiful days.

[lligrd]

36. Good Vibes And Good Luck

I am sure you will find something soon but it sucks to have to start over.

[From The Ashes]

37. South Texas...

San Antonio is the place to be. :hi: Seriously. You need to come down here.

[puerco-bellies]

38. Best wishes

Tough day. May your tomorrows be kinder.

[IrishForEdwards]

39. Ah sure we'll be changing things big fella!

Hey listen big fella I'm new here but I will be praying for ya. I think its ridiculous how many people in this country like yourself are being treated like this. We're better than that, with a new Democratic administration we can bring equality back into the workplace. I hope things work out for ya sir.... these Irishman's got your back

Erik Benjamin O Corcorain

[lizziegrace]

41. Thank you all for your support

I have 5 weeks severance and medical through April.

To answer a previous poster, they retained a 23 year old male who just graduated from college. He started working in July and I trained him. I'm a 47 year old female. Also, they kept the controller who makes 6 figures.

I'm still stunned, still angry. New offices are being built and the fireplace mantel was bought through a well-known international auction house and shipped to the US. I could work 3 years on what that cost.

I hope this all means I'll find something better but how many times can you keep picking yourself up and going on?

I'm so tired...

[TZ]

42. I'm really not surprised about them keeping the younger person

whom I am sure they are paying less. I had a job, while I was NOT laid off, the company seemed to like to push around the senior people in such a way that they became miserable enough to quit and then replace them with people who make half of what the senior people did. They also avoided paying unemployment/severance that way....:grr:

Seemonkee is right about jobs in the DC area. Not only is this area mostly recession proof but the salaries are much higher here...My younger sister is a bookkeeper here and makes a pretty decent salary.
If you do find something interesting here and get an interview, PM me and I'll help you out anyway necessary!
Good luck with your search lizziegrace!:pals: :hug:

[RFKHumphreyObama]

43. I'm so, so very sorry Lizziegrace

It hurts me to see you having to endure all of this. You, of all people, don't deserve this. And, having witnessed my mother going through this a few years ago and seeing how much it affected her, I have some understanding of how you must be feeling. It just seems so unfair what you've been dealing with the past few years and especially what just happened.

Rest assured that my deepest and sincerest thoughts, best wishes, positive vibes and whatever else good I can extend to you are with you. I know you'll come through this -you're a strong person -and I sincerely hope that life will get better for you very soon. I wish you all the good luck in the world:hug: :hug: :hug:

[Pale Blue Dot]

44. That sucks, lizziegrace.

Hang in there. You're smart and talented and you'll be fine. :hug:

[RainDog]

46. I'm sorry to hear about your troubles

and hope they all will soon be gone.

[Zornhau]

47. Aw man lizzie, that sucks!

Keep your chin up, I'm sure there's something awesome for you just around the corner! :hug:

[shanine]

48. I feel for you, Lizziegrace

I've identified with you many times on here . . single parent, #of moves, etc.
For me it always seems that just when I think I cannot go thru another "thing" something changes.
For today my job is secure but I know that could change in a heartbeat. It seems to be the most
stable thing in my life right now. I have to keep believing that my daughter and I will be ok no matter what.
Sounds simplistic but sometimes it's all I can go on.:hug:

[applegrove]

49. Sorry for your loss.

[ScreamingMeemie]

50. The economy is not good here but the door is open if you

need a place to stay. My vibes are not good for much so I will keep you in my thoughts. :hug:

[supernova]

51. So sorry to hear that Lizziegrace

:hug:

I've been there, the 4:pm "talk." And it's not getting any easier. Don't know how much longer I can go through these hire/fire cycles and still remain sane. I'm right behind you in the age dept. I'll be 46 this summer. :P

I'm sure you will find something better though. I will too. (Hint: I'm thinking I need my own business.)

Onward and upward I say.

:hug:

[hisownpetard]

52. That sucks, lizziegrace. But I do believe that, one year from now, you'll look back and realize

that the reason this happened was to force you to leave that job that you hated and find something that's
more fulfilling and less deadening to your soul. It's so scary right now, but - as I told you before - I'm gonna keep
my fingers, my eyes and my legs crossed till something better comes along.

And, yes, as you said, it'll be hard for me to get anywhere like that; so I'll just sit here and keep Omm-ing until
something good happens to you. It's so damned overdue!!!!!!


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