Re: Losing/lost job
I do appreciate the encouragement. (but 6 weeks, not 6 months)
I do appreciate the encouragement. (but 6 weeks, not 6 months)
My apologies and please ignore if I'm getting too deep into this but... Do I understand correctly that they are hiring a replacement for you and you are being asked to bring him up to speed and they will then lay you off?
FWIW, I'm in a 100% agreement with the networking being the best solution. After weeks of submitting resume's for jobs I was exactly qualified for and not even getting a call, I was finally referred by a former employee of mine to a position that I was not an ideal candidate for, but I got the job. I didn't even talk to their HR department until after I was hired. I really - and I mean really, don't like HR departments.
Short answer, I was fired, but given until the end of Sep to transition out. He doesn't have a replacement hired; but is forcing a recent hire (more sales) to try and fill the gap as interim Dir of Service. The sales guy is not happy, either, because it wasn't what he was promised. Funny, I got this job by a referral from a former employee at the previous job. He was fired a year ago. I knew the handwriting was on the wall, it was just a question of how long I could avoid and stomach the confrontations.
Interesting. I've had my share of tough places to work as well. I'm a pretty tough old guy and can stand up and fight when I need to, but I don't like going to work when I know there will be continual strife. The last two transitions I made at age 50 and again at 56 were both tough, but I think we came out ahead on both of them. My hopes and prayers that this will be a positive for you in the long run.
Today is proving to be a "tougher" day. President/boss wants my skills, training and production, but doesn't want me in the office.
Odd place to be at this stage of life - 58. Never been laid off or fired.
God is BIG, no doubts (today). What He has in store, I don't know, but He has never failed us. Please pray for my wife and I; she will struggle with loss of "security" from not having a job and the fear of the cost of health insurance and just the whole insurance mess. My struggle will be self-doubt and wavering faith. I need to hear God's voice as He did with Joshua, "Be strong and courageous" 5x, God told Joshua that in the first chapter of Joshua, to a guy that had been Moses right hand guy, led many a battle and seen many a miracle. God doesn't waste His breath; I believe Joshua needed to hear that and hear it repeatedly, as will I. Old age is definitely not for sissies.
Thanks.
Been there, done that, and it truly blows. Praying that God not only opens up an opportunity but a better opportunity than your old job.
It's tough and I also doubted myself too but looking back, God definitely provided for us and took care of us. Am I in a better place? Sometimes I think so and other times I do not. Life is life but God is good.
Prayers are said. Beyond that, the only advice I have to offer is to talk to everyone you can. I had zero luck going through HR departments even when it seemed I was an ideal match for the job. Even though I do not network very well, my last job and a recent offer (that I declined) came through a former employee of mine. Strangely he was one that I was pretty hard on sometimes. It truly is who you know. Best wishes.
Tracker - living in rural SE Oklahoma, I know what you are saying about country living. Challenging in an understatement!
Since you are a God-follower, you might want to know there are alternatives to health insurance legally available. My wife and I have been members of LibertyHealthShare for two years. Less than what ObamaScare would cost through my employer and easy to deal with.
Grow not weary in well doing ...
We are fine! Living on an 8 acre hill top - Brogden's Mountain! Been working these past two years at a small manufacturing firm that has been losing business. Faithful YHWH provided a new job at a booming business a mile away from my current job, start 17 Oct. Will work there 5 to 7 years or until my mind stays home.
Not only does He own the cattle on a 1000 hills, He owns the businesses, too. Thanks for sharing!