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southernbelle04 · 11-12-2012, 09:05 AM

So sorry to hear of your job loss. I can't imagine what you are going through. I hope you can find something soon! I will keep you in my prayers!

sganow · 11-12-2012, 10:22 AM

Good luck Wallee. I hope your mommy finds a job soon. When daddy lost his job in Nebraska almost 3 years ago, he tried and tried to find another job there but was having no luck. Trying to find a new job when you're over 50 is not fun! He finally got a job offer in Dallas, TX and we moved. It was very hard. I hope things work out for you and your family! I'll pray for you.

LILBIT1 · 11-12-2012, 11:12 AM

So sorry praying for you.

_Chrissy_ · 11-12-2012, 11:53 AM

I am so sorry. Praying you will find a new job soon.

Rachael1983 · 11-12-2012, 12:19 PM

I'm so sorry of your job loss and I can understand your frustration. There have been rumblings in my company about layoffs etc. and my initial thought was I'm going to start my own business. The looming idea of having someone having the fire me just because has started to annoy me. Having my own business depends on my own success or failure.

So I say this to say, maybe this is your time to focus on you and find something that you yourself control. Aren't we the holders of our own destiny?

Big hugs to you and I wish you all the best. I understand your fears but something better may open up for you.

CouversMom · 11-12-2012, 12:52 PM

I am so sorry to hear this... I cannot imagine how you are feeling. I will be thinking about you! I hope you find something quickly.

BiewerYorkie · 11-12-2012, 01:54 PM

I am so very sorry. My husband has been out of work for almost 3 years. He is legally blind since birth and is on disability, thank goodness. I had to retire almost a year before my 65th BD but am finally on disability. We went through all our savings so I am now w/o health insurance till the first of the year.

It is very very difficult. You can get COBRA but it is extremely expensive. There are going to be a LOT more layoffs because of Obama winning the election and things are going to get worse before they get better. Don't get me going on this one or I will be banned from YT

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I will be praying for you and your family. George and I have found that God is always there just on time for us but still, it is a hard thing to deal with from day to day.

God bless you,
Louise

PM me if you ever want to just talk.

MikaTallulah · 11-12-2012, 01:57 PM

Same thing happened to my dad! He waited over a year before he found a new job in his field. He had to move from NJ to Nashville, TN

. The rest of his family is still here in NJ because mom and I have jobs here. My brother has a masters in a accounting and can't get a job!

BiewerYorkie · 11-12-2012, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Rachael1983

I'm so sorry of your job loss and I can understand your frustration. There have been rumblings in my company about layoffs etc. and my initial thought was I'm going to start my own business. The looming idea of having someone having the fire me just because has started to annoy me. Having my own business depends on my own success or failure.

So I say this to say, maybe this is your time to focus on you and find something that you yourself control. Aren't we the holders of our own destiny?

Big hugs to you and I wish you all the best. I understand your fears but something better may open up for you.

I retired early due to health reasons. I worked retail the last 26 years. I just couldn't do the work anymore and they were slowly getting rid of those of us that weren't "producing" like they wanted. I was NOT going to get fired after all those years which is why I just retired early.

Unfortunately, most employers don't want experienced workers anymore, just CHEAP workers.

Louise

yorkietalkjilly · 11-12-2012, 02:02 PM

What type work did you do there? Is it something you can do part-time for a temp agency until you find something else?

Patti · 11-12-2012, 03:30 PM

I am so sorry. I was let go 7 years ago after 33 years with my company with no warning. I was 53 too. It is very traumatic. They tend to get rid of the loyal long term employees to cut expenses. Sad world. I hope you can find a better employer that will value your experience and dedication.

Yorkiemom1 · 11-12-2012, 04:28 PM

I feel horrible for you....loyality to a job is unappreciated in this day and time. And it is going to get so much worse now. With the implementation of the new health care mandate, companies have already started laying people off because of the cost of insurance to the company. Companies are laying off and even closing their doors. Employees that have been with companies for a long period of time, are not looked at as "a loyal, productive employee", but rather an "employee that is at the top of a pay scale"....we can lay off 12 top of the pay scale employees, or we can lay off 30 middle and lower pay grade employees......" They will choose what is most beneficial to the company. So so sad...... Everyone I know that has been laid off, say they are better off for it....they find new ways to make ends meet and some are forced into doing things they had just kinda been thinking they might enjoy getting started in, but were fearful to take that step. I am praying this will open up a whole new world to you, one you sincerely enjoy doing and can be such a successful transition for you!

Prince Toby · 11-12-2012, 04:38 PM

I am sorry for the loss of your job. You will definitely be in my prayers.

chestermama · 11-12-2012, 04:55 PM

Im sorry

tinalove · 11-12-2012, 06:02 PM

I am so sorry to hear about your upsetting news. I am in my 50s as well and I understand how you feel. One positive thing is people are working longer and there more seasoned workers in the workplace today. Don't feel you are too old to re-invent yourself because you are not. Until you decide what your next move will be , stay active and be creative. Sometimes voluntering can end up being a paying job. Don't let depression slip into your mind especially with the holidays coming up. Don't feel guilty if you can't afford to purchase gifts. Remember you will have to live beyond December 25th. Just think this closed door maybe the opening of something bigger and better coming your way.

11-12-2012, 09:05 AM	#16
southernbelle04 Katie Scarlett's Mommy Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Sweet Home Alabama Posts: 7,554 Blog Entries: 1	So sorry to hear of your job loss. I can't imagine what you are going through. I hope you can find something soon! I will keep you in my prayers! __________________ Aymee & Katie Scarlett

11-12-2012, 10:22 AM	#17
sganow YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Van Alstyne, TX Posts: 854	Good luck Wallee. I hope your mommy finds a job soon. When daddy lost his job in Nebraska almost 3 years ago, he tried and tried to find another job there but was having no luck. Trying to find a new job when you're over 50 is not fun! He finally got a job offer in Dallas, TX and we moved. It was very hard. I hope things work out for you and your family! I'll pray for you. __________________ Maggie (RIP), Ginger (RIP), Lilly (RIP), Bella (RIP), Saleen, Bailey, Bridget, Lucy

11-12-2012, 11:53 AM	#19
_Chrissy_ Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,561	I am so sorry. Praying you will find a new job soon. __________________ Max (the Morkie) & Mickey (the Yorkie)

11-12-2012, 12:19 PM	#20
Rachael1983 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Burbs of DC Posts: 2,198	I'm so sorry of your job loss and I can understand your frustration. There have been rumblings in my company about layoffs etc. and my initial thought was I'm going to start my own business. The looming idea of having someone having the fire me just because has started to annoy me. Having my own business depends on my own success or failure. So I say this to say, maybe this is your time to focus on you and find something that you yourself control. Aren't we the holders of our own destiny? Big hugs to you and I wish you all the best. I understand your fears but something better may open up for you. __________________ Owned by Troy(RIP) & Emma

11-12-2012, 12:52 PM	#21
CouversMom and Khloe Mae's too! Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Eastern Washington Posts: 14,732	I am so sorry to hear this... I cannot imagine how you are feeling. I will be thinking about you! I hope you find something quickly. __________________ Michelle- mommy to Couver and Khloe Mae! http://yorkiehavenrescue.com/

11-12-2012, 11:12 AM	#18
LILBIT1 Donating YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Riverside County, Ca Posts: 867 Blog Entries: 9	So sorry praying for you.

11-12-2012, 01:54 PM	#22
BiewerYorkie Zachary's Mom Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Houston, TX, USA Posts: 879 Blog Entries: 1	I am so very sorry. My husband has been out of work for almost 3 years. He is legally blind since birth and is on disability, thank goodness. I had to retire almost a year before my 65th BD but am finally on disability. We went through all our savings so I am now w/o health insurance till the first of the year. It is very very difficult. You can get COBRA but it is extremely expensive. There are going to be a LOT more layoffs because of Obama winning the election and things are going to get worse before they get better. Don't get me going on this one or I will be banned from YT ' I will be praying for you and your family. George and I have found that God is always there just on time for us but still, it is a hard thing to deal with from day to day. God bless you, Louise PM me if you ever want to just talk.

11-12-2012, 01:57 PM	#23
MikaTallulah YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: NJ Posts: 1,812	Same thing happened to my dad! He waited over a year before he found a new job in his field. He had to move from NJ to Nashville, TN . The rest of his family is still here in NJ because mom and I have jobs here. My brother has a masters in a accounting and can't get a job! __________________ Beware of Nestle Purina Cozy (4/06), Roxy & Zoey (2/08), Lucy (4/09); Buddy 4/09- Rescued 12/11); Mika ('98) & Tallulah ('00) RIP Harley 4/2009; Lucky 11/2010; Zoey 4/2012

11-12-2012, 02:02 PM	#25
yorkietalkjilly ♥ Love My Tibbe! ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: D/FW, Texas Posts: 22,140	What type work did you do there? Is it something you can do part-time for a temp agency until you find something else? __________________ Jeanie and Tibbe One must do the best one can. You may get some marks for a very imperfect answer: you will certainly get none for leaving the question alone. C. S. Lewis

11-12-2012, 03:30 PM	#26
Patti Donating YT 30K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 35,509 Blog Entries: 6	I am so sorry. I was let go 7 years ago after 33 years with my company with no warning. I was 53 too. It is very traumatic. They tend to get rid of the loyal long term employees to cut expenses. Sad world. I hope you can find a better employer that will value your experience and dedication. __________________ Cali Pixie Roxie : RIP Nikki; RIP Maya;RIP my sweet Dixie girl 1/17/08 http://callipuppyscastle.bravehost.com/index.html

11-12-2012, 04:28 PM	#27
Yorkiemom1 Rosehill Yorkies Donating YT Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Houston Texas Posts: 9,462	I feel horrible for you....loyality to a job is unappreciated in this day and time. And it is going to get so much worse now. With the implementation of the new health care mandate, companies have already started laying people off because of the cost of insurance to the company. Companies are laying off and even closing their doors. Employees that have been with companies for a long period of time, are not looked at as "a loyal, productive employee", but rather an "employee that is at the top of a pay scale"....we can lay off 12 top of the pay scale employees, or we can lay off 30 middle and lower pay grade employees......" They will choose what is most beneficial to the company. So so sad...... Everyone I know that has been laid off, say they are better off for it....they find new ways to make ends meet and some are forced into doing things they had just kinda been thinking they might enjoy getting started in, but were fearful to take that step. I am praying this will open up a whole new world to you, one you sincerely enjoy doing and can be such a successful transition for you!

11-12-2012, 04:38 PM	#28
Prince Toby YT Addict Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 438	I am sorry for the loss of your job. You will definitely be in my prayers. __________________ Annmarie: Mom of Prince Toby Princess Paisley & Angel RIP my little Cole Bear "Colby" 8/2/12-3/7/13. We love and miss you You definitely left paw prints on my heart.

11-12-2012, 04:55 PM	#29
chestermama YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: washington Posts: 3,383 Blog Entries: 1	Im sorry

11-12-2012, 06:02 PM	#30
tinalove YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Orangeburg SC Posts: 567	I am so sorry to hear about your upsetting news. I am in my 50s as well and I understand how you feel. One positive thing is people are working longer and there more seasoned workers in the workplace today. Don't feel you are too old to re-invent yourself because you are not. Until you decide what your next move will be , stay active and be creative. Sometimes voluntering can end up being a paying job. Don't let depression slip into your mind especially with the holidays coming up. Don't feel guilty if you can't afford to purchase gifts. Remember you will have to live beyond December 25th. Just think this closed door maybe the opening of something bigger and better coming your way.