I'm losing my job at the end of the month...

[grannylib]

I'm freakin' terrified. They're eliminating my position, along with the other safety folks at a bunch of sister companies; combining it into ONE position to cover about 12 facilities.
I'm behind on just about everything as it is, since they cut hours earlier this year, and my part-time job is sporadic, so not much steady income there. (Not much income, perdiod, let alone steady, I should say.) I've been sending resumes out for several weeks now (I could see the writing on the wall) but have gotten not so much as an interview yet; a lot of the places have put the advertised positions on hold until after the first of the year...
I'm so afraid we'll lose the house; I'm not exactly a spring chicken, and safety/training is one of the first areas to get cut in a bad economy (fluff, you know...not important stuff like actually making something, or tracking items with dollar signs on spreadsheets...)
I'm just scared shitless.
I took an $8/hour pay cut when my last job was outsourced to Canada; the few jobs I've seen out there are running about$5-6/hour less than I'm making now, and unemployment is running about 50% of usual wage...holy shit.
I don't know what I am going to do. I don't know how to tell my husband.
Merry fuckin' Christmas.
*sigh*
I thought for about 2 seconds about driving off a bridge, while I still have insurance, so maybe my husband could at least pay off the house, but I'd probably fuck that up and wind up paralyzed and cost us even more money, so that's out.
It's gonna be really hard to go in to work for the rest of the month with anything approaching a decent attitude. I'll do it, I'll manage, but holy shit, it's gonna be tough.
I love what I do. I'm really good at what I do. And it's not valued worth a SHIT.

[Lil Missy]

1. Check this link out:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=389x4622809

[grannylib]

3. Thanks, I sure will! Census taker, huh? I've done worse...

thanks for the tip!

[Lil Missy]

6. Good luck! Send me an update if it works out for you. I'd be tickled shitless!!

:) :hug:

[Tuesday Afternoon]

2. damn.

sorry to see this. :hug:

[grannylib]

4. Thanks Tuesday...I'm just...really down about it, I must say.

Thanks for the hug :hug:

[firedupdem]

5. Sending positive vibes...I've been there...I'm actually still there..

my husband and I both lost our positions in the auto industry...lost our home...he found a job here in nebraska so this is where we landed. Credit is ruined...I still haven't found a job...so depressed I'm a little piggy from eating too much...ewwwww!

But hang in there...no bridge diving...I thought about that too but it would hurt too many people! Hang in there! We're going to make it!

[grannylib]

13. Thanks for sharing, firedupdem...and I'm so sorry to hear of your

situation too...
I will hang in there, somehow...you too! :hug:

[HopeFor2006]

7. I hate hearing things like this just before the holidays

I am worried about my job as well and have been looking at other options. It looks bleak. Best wishes to you. :hug:

[grannylib]

14. Thanks, HopeFor2006...I'll keep your name in mind but I'll turn the

6 upside down so it's a 9 :hug:

[HopeFor2006]

28. I love the Norwegian Americans for Obama

Do you have a full size image? My parents would like to see that!

[grannylib]

29. Yeah, I think I do...how can I send it to you?

My mom is 100% Norski, she loves it too! :hi:

[HopeFor2006]

34. Thanks!

[e-mail]

[grannylib]

35. On its way

:hi:

[HopeFor2006]

49. Thank you, grannylib

:hi:

[Robeson]

8. I hear you, grannylib. Right now, I'd suck farts out of used car seats.

[grannylib]

15. Whoa, bet there's not a lot of money in that line of work *lol*

:hug: Sorry to hear you are hurting too...

[texanwitch]

9. I have been there,

I know to many people who have lost or will be loosing their jobs next year.

Damn I hate what is happening.

I am just hoping with a new President things will get better.

[grannylib]

16. Me too!!!! HOPE...it's a wonderful word...

[Callalily]

10. Sending hugs, positive

vibes and strength. We are living in very difficult times. Things are real shaky where I work too. Everyone is on pins and needles wondering who will go next. Lots of sucking up going on. Terrible position to be in.

Hope things work out for you and your hubby. This economy just makes me numb.

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

[grannylib]

17. Thank you, Simply Fugue

:hug:

[Stuart G]

11. Positive prayers being sent out for you..

We are with you

[grannylib]

18. Thank you so much, Stuart G...it's so much appreciated, I can't

tell you. This place is such a great support system :hug:

[peace frog]

12. Cold comfort to know

you'll have plenty of company in the unemployment line, and will have lots more in the near future. UGH.
Sending my best wishes and offering up prayers for a better tomorrow. Hang in there!

[grannylib]

19. Thank you so much, peace frog...it sucks knowing that those lines

will be growing longer every day...
:hug:

[Bertha Venation]

20. I have little to offer you but my warmest wishes

:hug: I don't know what else to say but :hug:

[grannylib]

24. Thanks much, Bertha Venation (I love your screen name!)

:hug:

[ScreamingMeemie]

21. I'm glad you didn't jump off that bridge.

Money will never make up for crushing grief. :hug:

I wish there was something I could do or say to make it better. Just know that I think it sucks too and that you are not alone. :hug:

[grannylib]

25. Thanks, Mrs. Grumpy...the support from kind folks here means

a lot :hug:

[I Have A Dream]

22. I'm so sorry that this happened. I can understand your fear.

Please stick around.

I'm sending good vibes your way.

:hug:

[grannylib]

26. Thanks so much...I'll take all the good vibes I can get!

:hug: I'll try to hang in there...

[AirmensMom]

23. Aw, I'm sorry, grannylib.

:hug:

Harleydad is losing his job in March so I understand the fear. I'm disabled so I can't do much to help him. I'm glad you didn't drive off the bridge. It would hurt too many people and not really help anything ... although I'll admit that the thought has crossed my mind as well.

Employers don't know the value of good employees. It's such a fucking waste. :cry:

[grannylib]

27. I'm so sorry to hear you will soon be facing this too...

I appreciate your good wishes :hug: I'll try to hang in there...

[latebloomer]

30. Safety- who needs that?

:eyes:

My heart goes out to you grannylib. Everyone I know, including me, is worried about losing their jobs. Well, actually I'm worried about my husband's job- I'm self-employed and will always have some clients coming in, although possibly fewer.

Try visualizing yourself with a great, well-paying job! Imagine how it would feel, look, be. It worked for me!

Oh, and when husband was last unemployed, they had a pretty good array of training programs that Unemployment was willing to pay for. He was ready to start one when he finally got a job.

[grannylib]

37. Thanks latebloomer...I am hoping there may be some school or

retraining opportunities out there.
:hug:

[RFKHumphreyObama]

31. I'm sorry Grannylib

My very best thoughts, prayers and positive vibes:hug: :hug:

[grannylib]

38. Thanks, socialdemocrat...it's much appreciated, truly!!

:hug:

[WinkyDink]

32. {{grannylib}} I'm one of those retirees seeing their savings disappear. This is a cruel country.

[grannylib]

39. I'm sorry, WinkyDink...it is a scary time, isn't it??

:hug:

[Pale Blue Dot]

33. Love This Life

Seal my fate
I get your tongue in the mail
No one is wise
Until they see how it lies
Love this life
Don't wait till the next one comes
Pedal my faith
The wheels are still turning round, turn round

And maybe the day will come
When youll never have to feel no pain
After all my complaining
Gonna love this life
Gonna love this life

And so they threw you in jail
Whatever you've done
It was a million to tone
And don't you just love this life
When its holding you down
Pedal my faith
The wheels are still turning round, turn round

So maybe the day will come
When you'll never have to feel no pain
After all my complaining
Gonna love this life
Gonna love this life

There's something that you can do
Even if you think that I hate you
Stop your complaining leave me defenseless
When you love this life
Gotta love this life
Love this life though you'll never know why
Gonna love this life
Gonna love

I hope this helps a little. Stay with us - the last thing we need is another hole in the river. :hug:

[grannylib]

40. Awww, FinnFan...can't tell you how much that means right now!

A couple of years ago, when my husband was facing a depressing time due to a life-threatening illness, when we had no insurance, I took a small chalkboard and some Scrabble tiles and put "love this life" on the frame and hung it by his bed...for just this very reason!

Thanks for your encouragement...
:hug:

[Wapsie B]

36. Good vibes on the way.

[grannylib]

41. Thanks so much, bushwentawol...and GO HAWKEYES!

:hug:

[Wapsie B]

42. You're very welcome grannylib.

:hug:

[mvd]

43. Sorry to hear that

Hope the new year gives you a fresh start. :hi:

[grannylib]

44. Thank you, mvd...I sure hope so too...it's scary as hell...appreciate

the good wishes :hug:

[cordelia]

45. Wish I could do more

than just send you best wishes.

[grannylib]

47. The support here really does mean a lot! Thanks for your kind wishes...

it really does help keep me from being totally and thoroughly depressed to the point where I WOULD do something stupid...
:hug:

[Bullwinkle925]

46. I'm so sorry to hear this grannylib . . . . . .

it is indeed a shitty thing to have happen for you.

i wish i had a magic wand to take all the horrible things in life away from everyone.

all i can say is *hang in there* - what else can you do? you're doing all the appropriate things you need to
do.

i will keep you in my thoughts and try to send some good vibes your way.


hugs .....
bw925

[grannylib]

48. Thanks much, Bullwinkle925...I know life has sucked for you this year

too...
:hug: and vibes right back atcha...

[Haole Girl]

50. "I thought for about 2 seconds about driving off a bridge.."

Please talk to a professional about these feelings. Even if they were just for two seconds. Two seconds is all it could take to make a difference some day.

Hold on! It does get better. You know, I'm sure, there are people who love you and need you (with or without a job).

:hug:

[grannylib]

52. Thanks KC2...I'm trying to remember that...I really don't want to make

things worse; I'm just really down right now...thanks for caring...
:hug:

[grace0418]

51. I'm so sorry grannylib!

:( :hug:

I lost my job yesterday, but it sounds like your situation is way worse so I really feel for you. I hope you can find something you love soon.

My advice is to tell everyone you know, don't keep it a secret. I mentioned to a friend last night that I lost my job, and he found me a possible job lead completely by accident today. He was telling a customer of his that his store would be closing and he was going to lose his job, then he mentioned me. It turns out his customer is looking to hire freelance help in my field. She and I have already been in contact and it may just lead to some work. So you never know, put it out there. We all have to work together.

And don't you dare drive off a bridge! We need you. :hug:

[grannylib]

53. Oh, grace0418...I'm sorry to hear you are in the same boat...

And I have been contacting everyone I know, and I've got my resume out there on several job sites, and have gotten some leads...good advice...
Best wishes to you as well as you look for a fresh start, and thanks for the support :hug:

[whistler162]

54. If your are a DailyKOS member....

http://kossacksnetworking.ning.com/

I lose my job in a month and half. Not married and a decent termination package so it isn't as bad as some but I have spent beyond my means like everyone.

As for the bridge part.

Your husband would be worse off with out you.

When I was that low in Junior high I told myself one thing "Can't let the bastards win!"(who ever the designated bastarrd is). Been reminding myself of that a few times over the last year.

good luck.

[grannylib]

55. I am, actually...I blog under the name GammaRae on Kos...thanks

for the tip! I wasn't aware that there was a job networking thingy on Kos, I will check it out.
I'm trying not to let them win...
Thanks for the encouragement, I do appreciate it...
:hug:

[whistler162]

58. Hope it helps...

we dumb Swedes have to treat our dumberer Norwegian cousins right.;}

[Flying Dream Blues]

56. I'm so sorry to hear this, Grannylib!

You're doing all the right things, it sounds like. I hope you tell your husband so you can shore each other up. Here's a hug from me and a true feeling that things will all work out for you. Lots of good vibes coming your way from me and so many others on this thread. Don't lose hope! And keep us posted...I'll be thinking about you.
:hug: :hug:

[grannylib]

57. Thank you...your screen name is just about how I feel right now

It's "Holiday Week" at work this week, and it's really hard to be cheery and in the Christmas Spirit and all that when I know I'm going to be out soon...
I wore my Santa hat today anyway. It was "red day."