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The thing I regret about losing a job is I always wish I'd quit first.

Usually, it was time to leave a long time ago.

Very few of us keep a job for 30 years any more.

I've been there, I know how bleak it can seem.



munk
 
as long as you have GOD,you have everything;without GOD it wont matter what you have,you have nothing.
 
Mike,

From experience, I can say there is definitely hope out there. Jobs can be found, wives.. well, those too I guess. But there is hope ALWAYS.

The old cliche of "when one door closes, another opens," is actually very true in my experience.

If you end up needing work, you can definitely find it here in eastern Wyoming... as long as you can pass a drug screen. The coalbed methane boom is running hot and heavy and you can start at $14.00 an hour and work a butt load of overtime. Housing is tight... but I think you could manage.

Unfortunately, my back can't handle it or I'd be out in the fields making money.

Prayers going out for you too.

Alan
 
donny b said:
as long as you have GOD,you have everything;without GOD it wont matter what you have,you have nothing.
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Yeah! So buck up, little soldier!

Seriously, Mike, I hope things start looking up for you man. Depression is no joke.

Just talking about it can help sometimes.
 
I think a lot of us here have coped with unplanned unemployment at one point or another. I know I have. Take some time off and do the things you like doing, then find some work (even if it isn't in your field, you will feel better doing something). Most importantly, try not to be too hard on yourself. You're definitely not alone; just about everyone I know has been in this situation at least once.

And munk -- $14/hr is nothing to sneeze at, in this city-dweller's opinion. ;)
 
Originally Posted by sogguy
Mike; Trust me on this one, everything happens for a reason. You may not be able to see or understand the reason now but, things will work out for the best.
Trust and believe in yourself, gain strength from your friends, look for the positive, yet simple things in life.

Smoke from Boise.

Dick

Damned straight, at the darkest times in my life, there's always been a friend or two willing to reach out a hand and help pull me back up. They have a knack for helping a fellow see past all the bad to find the good, and believe you me, there is plenty of good out there to be found. Keep your chin up and remember, it ain't trials and tribulations that make you who you are, it's how you respond to 'em that does that.

Sarge
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If I could add to what has been said so very well by two other friends...
You are being given tools right now to become an amazing teacher for someone (or many someones) who will come along down the road. You will be able to help (and thereby be helped yourself in ways you cannot even imagine now) others who have lost their wives. and even though it may not seem as important, you'll be able to help others who seem like their only concern is losing their jobs, but really they too may be on the edge of taking "the dark way out", and need someone who's "been there/done that" to guide them to their heart--and out of darkness.

You have our support Mike...
 
Mike L. said:
That come with "unplanned unemployment"

Man, why did I screw that up so badly?

Is there any hope for me finding another job?

I've lost my wife, have I got to lose everything else?

Who gives a ratsazz?


Mike we all care and wish to help when times are hard. Like others have said before, many of us have been down this road. In my case, my wife divorced me after 31 yrs and took over my bussiness and "gave it" to our CPA.
I lost my home, my money, and my respect. I went crazy and spent some jail time. No fun going from riches to rags. I decided I had to leave the country. I traveled to the Amazon through Peru, and hired a native guide. No booze, no women; just fishing and traveling. I pulled it together barely. Still broke but allot better for it.

Life is a b*tch, then you die. It's friends along the road that can help. Try laughing a bit with us. ;)
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Just another speed bump in life. Hang in there and as they always say "when one door closes, two more open up." Just look.
Terry
 
Mike,

Just take it one day at a time. Jobs come and go, wives come and go, and, friends come and go; you are the only constant. Lose the bogus expectations and enjoy yourself every day as though its your last. Even the pain is just part of the ride.

n2s
 
tsf said:
Just another speed bump in life. Hang in there and as they always say "when one door closes, two more open up." Just look.
Terry
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Some "speed bumps" are really train wrecks. Still, if a feller can find a reason to go on, he'll discover he's got more than enough strength to do just that.

Sarge
 
True. And, at the risk of sounding like Pollyanna, there are always reasons to go on. Seeing them can be a helluva challenge sometimes, but they exist.
 
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