Today I am surrounded by a bit of a scenery change. I am writing to you on (believe it or not) my phone while I sit in a career center in town preparing to attend an unemployment orientation. This is one of the sad byproducts of the fall of the economy which you will experience starting around 2000 but won't rear it's ugly fang toothed face full force until 2008.
Unfortunately the job market will chew you up and spit you out a couple of times, but don't despair. It will encourage you to go many places, meet many wonderful people and allow you to reinvent yourself several times over. This time it has been a little difficult as I really loved the job that I was in and they blind-sided me with "revenue no longer supports your position".
It just seems to be a no win sometimes climbing to get out of the struggle since a big incident happened a little over a year ago. I will share that information with you only because maybe you might be able to emotionally prepare yourself and handle it a little bit better than I did. Obviously, the "help" didn't come in the way it was hoped as you know I am still sitting here typing from Nashville, but you are resilient and find a way to endure.The Keyboard Commentarian: Words of the Day: UPDATE & HELP: Last summer, I introduced you to Anthony Howell, the son of a dear friend of mine, Bridget, who was stationed at the Army National Guard, 11...
I finally qualified for a small stipend from unemployment that got unexpectedly frozen until I completed today's orientation so needless to say you are going to go through a time of no power, no telephone and no food when you get to be me. Don't panic, people are amazingly wonderful. Today for example after my orientation I was able to get a small box of food and bread at the soup kitchen from a bunch of the most kind people I know in town. While it is not a job, it does help to get by. Every little bit helps. (I know you'd rather have the job - don't be ungrateful you little shit)No matter how bad situations get, you are a survivor. Don't ever give up. Be strong and persevere. Things always find a way to land on their feet. I can keep going knowing that you never quit.
Sincerely, Shaken but Never Broken,
Today the following joined me to keep my ears company
State of TN Career Center PA - Random Elevator Music
Imagine Dragons - On Top of the World
Vangelis - Chariots of Fire
U2 - Beautiful Day
BonJovi - It's My Life
Smash Mouth - All Star
Johnny Nash - I Can See Clearly Now
Louie Armstrong - Beautiful World
David Bowie - Just for One Day
Joanna Pacitti - Watch Me Shine
Kelly Clarkson - Stronger
life is like that. I've been there a few times. gotten food from a food bank etc. I think the bad times make us more empathetic to people. We all need help sometimes.btw you should look into the freelance blogging thing you are really good at it and i've heard some of the places like huffpost pay pretty well per article
ReplyDeleteI agree. I think that is why I am always giving what I have at any possible moment. I know how it is to be without and I don't wish that on anyone. Thank you for the compliment! I will have to look into them! I know someone posted today about several links that pay. My mind has been so focused on being back in the corporate environment, customer service or IT that I never even contemplated being paid for writing.
ReplyDeleteBeen, uh, am there ... done, uh, doing that ... bought, uh, still making the t-shirt. ((((HUGS))))
ReplyDeleteLMAO! I love you Terry!!!!!
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