Forced to search for a new job...unemployed
#1
02-26-2012, 10:49 PM
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Forced to search for a new job...unemployed
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I haven't posted in a while because I had been back to work full-time & just didn't have the time to "keep up", get enough rest/sleep, remain in Cardiac Rehab, among other responsibilities. But, now, as of 02/23/2012, less than 3 weeks after returning to full-time work after my 11/11/2011 open heart surgery, I find myself ... unemployed.
To say I'm stunned/numb is just the tip of the iceberg. I've already started the process of "scaling back" financially (including dropping some sponsorships & donations), have applied for unemployment, & started the process of looking for a new job. The last time this happened (April 2005, due to the Sears/Kmart merger), I wasn't anxious because I received a severance package. This time, though, no such severance package and a few more expenses, mainly medical bills.
But, it's not all bad, with increased "Nephew Time", the ability to do Cardiac Rehab 3 times a week for the full 60 minutes (as opposed to Cardiac Rehab 2 times a week for 30-40 minutes only), finishing the process of going through my rooms (sorting through files, re-arranging things, determining what I don't need/want anymore, etc.), &, of course, writing (posting a new round of writings in another topic). While road trips are on indefinite hold, I am thinking of making a weekend-style trip or 2, just to clear my head & relax a bit. We'll see if I can "justify" that expense.
I've NO idea what the future has in store, financially, career-wise, road trips, etc., but I'm doing my best to maintain a positive attitude and look forward to whatever comes my way now, even with having to determine if more heart issues have developed for me. I still may not post much, but I will check in when I can.
Cort | 38.m.IL | pigValve + paceMaker + cowValve | 5 MCs + 1 Caprice Classic
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"The warning signs are like flares in the night" __ DC Talk __ 'The Hardway'
I haven't posted in a while because I had been back to work full-time & just didn't have the time to "keep up", get enough rest/sleep, remain in Cardiac Rehab, among other responsibilities. But, now, as of 02/23/2012, less than 3 weeks after returning to full-time work after my 11/11/2011 open heart surgery, I find myself ... unemployed.
To say I'm stunned/numb is just the tip of the iceberg. I've already started the process of "scaling back" financially (including dropping some sponsorships & donations), have applied for unemployment, & started the process of looking for a new job. The last time this happened (April 2005, due to the Sears/Kmart merger), I wasn't anxious because I received a severance package. This time, though, no such severance package and a few more expenses, mainly medical bills.
But, it's not all bad, with increased "Nephew Time", the ability to do Cardiac Rehab 3 times a week for the full 60 minutes (as opposed to Cardiac Rehab 2 times a week for 30-40 minutes only), finishing the process of going through my rooms (sorting through files, re-arranging things, determining what I don't need/want anymore, etc.), &, of course, writing (posting a new round of writings in another topic). While road trips are on indefinite hold, I am thinking of making a weekend-style trip or 2, just to clear my head & relax a bit. We'll see if I can "justify" that expense.
I've NO idea what the future has in store, financially, career-wise, road trips, etc., but I'm doing my best to maintain a positive attitude and look forward to whatever comes my way now, even with having to determine if more heart issues have developed for me. I still may not post much, but I will check in when I can.
Cort | 38.m.IL | pigValve + paceMaker + cowValve | 5 MCs + 1 Caprice Classic
CHD.MCs.CC + RoadTrips.hobbies.RadioShows.us66 = Cort's Web Pages
* roadsNwheels + CapriceClassicForum = ROADS'n'WHEELS CAR CLUB / CAPRICE CLASSIC FORUM - Home *
"The warning signs are like flares in the night" __ DC Talk __ 'The Hardway'
#2
02-26-2012, 10:55 PM
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Posts: 11,978
Cort, very sorry to hear, things in this economy are pretty bad and the place I'm at is also very uncertain? I hope you can find something! My bills have pretty much doubled since I bought my parents house and it can pretty frustrating, hang in there Cort....
PS: can you pitch, the Pirates need a few good arms in the bullpen.....
PS: can you pitch, the Pirates need a few good arms in the bullpen.....
#3
02-27-2012, 08:28 AM
im sorry to hear this! i know what its like to get laid off ive been there and its not fun at all. i hope everything financially and medically works out the best way possible for you!
#4
02-27-2012, 09:15 AM
Aw crap Cort. Sorry to hear that. No time is a good time to lose your job. But right after open heart surgery like that....... that sucks! Hope you can continue on track to getting healthy, and find another job. Good luck man. Keeping you in my prayers.
#5
02-27-2012, 11:48 AM
Good luck on your job hunt. It hard to find a job in this down economy. Just stay positive and something will turn up.
#7
02-27-2012, 02:20 PM
sorry to hear such bad news without tough times you cant enjoy the good ones my mom always says so please keep your head up and have faith and everything will work yourself out
#8
02-27-2012, 02:38 PM
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Wauconda, IL
Posts: 13,335
That sucks Cort - loosing a job is devastating. I do believe things happen for a reason and now you have time to heal and go to rehab from your surgery. I was fired from a job 12 years ago right before my major surgery for my Crohns and I'm glad I was out of work cause it took me a least 6 months to recover (couldn't drive for 2 months after). I was still living at my parents house so I didn't have too many expenses.
