Stick a Fork in us....

[WandererInGray]

*grins* Couldn't resist.

Well the culmination of a pretty crappy couple of weeks happened today.

I have received notice that my last day on the job is the 31st of December.

*:rolleyes: and suppresses a chuckle*

To recap....

Nallia was in a car accident about three weeks ago, rendering her car pretty much unusable. Then she was laid off last Friday.

Mely received word on Thursday that the school where she works may be closed down and her last day will be the day after Thanksgiving. (though in further news, they may not close the school, she's taking this opportunity to get out while she can)

Also yesterday, my love was in a car accident...though not hurt, he now has to pay to fix his car so he can drive it again.

And finally me....*wry grin* I was wondering how much longer I could stay in the eye of the storm without getting hit and seems I got the answer today.

*shakes head* Though, oddly enough....I wasn't that upset about it. Sure it sucks to get laid off, but I've been wanting out of this job for a while and didn't really feel justified in leaving while we were on such uncertain ground.

Now I have a chance to buckle down and get back to my writing...in addition to a myriad of other things I want to do/learn.

The one thing I have learned from this? I'm not cut out for this "god" business. They're too easy to lean on...and too easy to blame when things go wrong. *shakes head* It's not for me. I need to be able to stand on my own. *shrugs* Ah well....that's the way things work.

We'll muddle through this....somehow. :D Good thoughts for us are definately appreciated.

[Mithrea]

:heartthro *hugs* :heartthro To you all.

[Lavender]

Heh! Just remembering that discusion we had in tarot a while back. Here's hoping that your silver lining will be big and bright. :) Go for it!! :thumbsup:

[earthcat]

My thoughts & Prayers to you, Wanderer, Mely, PB, and Nallia.
((((((((((((hugs to all)))))))))))))
Best of luck and warmest of wishes to you for your writings....

[Faery-Wings]

Blessings and good thoughts to all of you.

I pulled the Tower in my daily one card Tarot- I knew that one has been itching to come up for a while as well. And like you I decided I need to look on the positive side of the changes that are occuring.

Good luck with everything. You are strong, you'll pull thorough, and I know you'll be a great writer.

[MammaStar]

((((((((((HUGS TO ALL))))))))))))))

I'm sure that silver lining is just around the bend. :heartthro

[callalily]

{{{{{hugs}}}}} to you all! Good heavens. Time for hot fudge sundaes all around. Don't forget to check on COBRA rates (for insurance). And see if you can wrangle outplacement from them, if they aren't ponying up for it on their own. Remember to do an austerity budget. Last May I cut out everything but Kona coffee (we all have our addictions). No movie rentals, buying books (sob!), summer carnivals, and on and on. We went to the community pool a lot, hit the library every couple of weeks, and mostly managed to amuse ourselves (when I wasn't online or on foot looking for work). Oh -- see what the policy is on letters of reference. My former company's policy was that only HR could do it, and HR didn't know me from Adam. I had to forego a ref. from a very good and positive manager because of that.

Happy thoughts flying your way! (Hey; does this clear a path to move out with PB?!)

[WtchyChick13]

Boy this week has just been a joy all around! What the hell is the universe trying to tell us right now???

Wanderer, I too am a member of the "what the hell else can happen" club. :lol:

I'm also a big believer in "everything happens for a reason". I think right now, we just have to keep our happy thoughts going and hope that the reason will finally show itelf soon!!!


Thoughts and hugs going out to you!!! :D

[Old Witch]

(((((((((Wanderer)))))))))) Good thoughts to all of you..........Never, ever ask "what the hell else can happen".......cause something devastating will...............:eek:

[Witchy Cowgirl]

((((Wander & Crew))))
Blessings to all of you!

[materra]

Wow....Hagalaz is really acting in so many lives. ( The rune for Disruption). I wish all of you to find the opportunity for positive change in these events. Hard as that is...(been there done that clause) it is true. Couple of practical extentions of the above really good advice...

About Cobra, call and check with the Insurance you typically carry about private pay policys, rather than only checking on Cobra costs. Alot of times a private pay with an insurance company is less costly and more helpful in the long run as they last until you cancel them. Unlike Cobra which can cost alot and only lasts about a year...

Letters of reference....ahem.. if you are laid off or the place closes down, most managers who leave too will still give letters of referance as a private person. HR depts are really jerks about this but Supervisors who are also laid off are often willing to do this. And if the association is long... you could offer letters of reference for them. I always liked talking to former underlings (ahem) collegues of folks back in the days I hired.

Which leads to this comment...the company I work for announced a "major consolidation of all departments" and pending Lay-offs for 700 persons. Looking upward I see what appears to be the sole of a large shoe descending upon me. Ah Hagalaz.

Know I wish all of you the very best and send warm hugs all around. BB

[Mythrel]

(((((Wanderer))))) I'll be sending some energy as well. It sounds like you are in fairly good spirits, keep that attitude and you'll make it!!!!;)

[flar7]

I had a great week. (dodges smacks.)

[shnen]

*smacks flar for wanderer*

((((wanderer & all)))) keep a positive attitude... there are better days ahead.... somewhere ;)

[WtchyChick13]

Originally posted by Old Witch
(((((((((Wanderer)))))))))) Good thoughts to all of you..........Never, ever ask "what the hell else can happen".......cause something devastating will...............:eek:


Yes and something devastating did. I will find out just how devastating tomorrow, but I will just say this right now...it doesn't look good.

I shouldn'tve opened my big mouth. Duh. :rolleyes:

[Saphra]

((((hugz)))) and good wishes sent to everyone who needs them, along with HUGE online oatmeal cookies (just made some real ones!!!!)...... ~runs and gets some chocolate for everyone and begins to hand those out with the oatmeal cookies~

[WtchyChick13]

Hmmm, LOVE oatmeal cookies! Thanks!!! :D :p

[WandererInGray]

*smiles* Thanks everyone for your kind thoughts and words.

Flar...I'd smack ya, but Freyja might hurt me! :D :T

Luckily (well sort of *chuckles*) I work for the state....and both of my supervisors are allowed (and have already offered) to write recommendations for me should I need them.

Perhaps foolish, but I probably won't go the COBRA route. I already pay through the nose for insurance I hardly use, and can't afford to pay even more if I'm not going to be going to the doctor. *shrugs*

Mely's got a good lead on a job she thinks she'll enjoy. And right now my most pressing concern is getting things cleaned up here and finding a home for some of these plants as I probably can't take them all with me! :D

*ugh* I've got so much crap here in my office. *laughs*

[Semele]

Lots of Hugs to you all!!

[Rubi Waters]

Love & Hugs to all of you!!! remember that there is always a balance, so good things will be coming your way!!!

[kblackthorne]

Never, ever ask "what the hell else can happen".......

Last time I said, "At least things can't get any worse," the phone rang. It was my grandparents telling me they couldn't cross the country for my HS graduation after all, because my aunt had another brain tumor.

I have not used the phrase since. The Universe doesn't seem to like it when I tell it what it can & can't do. ~shrug~


Wanderer,

Sorry to hear things are going so topsy-turvey. Maybe good will come of the job-change. At least you've got a tad of warning, and can prepare -- better than simply being terminated one day. You have over a month to save up (OK, not the best month for that, but still), put the résumé out, and start applying. Might as well take advantage of that time & see what turns up.

As for Cobra... even when I lost my job because of the serious health problems I was having, I didn't find Cobra worth the money. It was cheaper to pay for my office visits than to pay the premiums. It might not hurt, if you actually achieve unemployment (which I'm not betting on!), to check out your state's equivalent of Medi-Cal. (I believe Medi-Cal equates with "Medicaid".) I know that a couple years ago, when I was temping & making $10.00 I applied for pregnancy coverage, and was shocked to discover I qualified for full!

Don't listen to other people about whether you qualify -- contact the correct agency & find out what the requirements are. (It never hurts to have a safety net, just in case something unthinkable happens.)

Here's hoping things start looking up for you & yours soon... ((hugs))