Some good thoughts are need it

[Luciana]

I know my problems are not that big as others, me and my family are OK, I am in need of some good thoughts.

Yesterday we were told - all the accounts receivable department - that starting the end of the month we will not have a job anymore. The department is moving in Tampa. * sigh * In today's economy, when California is in big trouble anyway, 23 people are out of jobs.

I am not sure what it will happen but I will apply for unemployment, look for a new position and see what the future brings. Maybe a new, better opportunity will arise from the ashes of this but right now I am in shock and I could use some good thoughts and some good wishes.

And not only for me ... I will be OK, but for many of my colleagues, for my boss who worked for the company for 24 years and was laid off without any care for the work she did for them and for her efforts, for two of the ladies that are in their late 60 and will have problems finding something new, for the young single mother with three kids that was already struggling, for the other of the girls in the office that had a baby 6 months ago and now her family is up to 7 kids ... and for all the others that are there and are hit with this terrible news.

I'm trying to stay optimistic but I have moments during the day when I get very worried.

[Anna Iram]

Luciana, I'm sorry. I think it stinks when companies have so little regard for long time employees! Ame thing happened to my sister. She's been with the company for nearly 20 years. They consolodated her department with that in the Texas division just prior to the holiday's. No notice given and she had to fight for what was due her. Grrr...

I am hoping that all of this is just the universe's way of giving everyone a good kick in the pant's. Making everyone realy appreciate all that is good in their lives and getting out of jobs they hated anyway and going to find their bliss.

Keeping you all in my thoughts.

[Luciana]

Thank you Anna.
As for a side information. The Tampa office is hiring right now so if you know people in need of a job, they can tale advantage of the opportunity.

[Anna Iram]

Would you ren mail me a contact number and company info. if it's not right for sis it may come in handy for someone else.

Thanks Luciana.

[Seryn]

I'm sorry to hear you are going through this.  I know how difficult it is, not knowing how things will work out and where and when you will find a new job.  I hope that you find a new job very soon and that all works out for you and your family.

[Rani Zemirah]

Oh, Luci! I'm sorry I'm just discovering your thread here, but I'm glad we talk every day so I already knew what was happening... You know I'm sending you comforting thoughts and prayers that not only will things improve soon, but that this will be the opportunity to change your life for the better that you've been longing for!!! I know you've already been exploring your options, and that you're starting to get excited about what you might choose, and I'm so happy that you're starting to see that this could be one of the best things to ever happen to you, even if it's scary, difficult and uncomfortable at the moment...

Here's a weeks worth of daily hugs for you, and there will always be more where those came from!

*HUGS* *HUGS* *HUGS* *HUGS* *HUGS* *HUGS* *HUGS*

Take care, hon!!!

[lordwriothsley]

Luci I am so sorry to hear this news. I will be praying that you and your colleagues find work soon.

[Luciana]

Thanks you very much Seryn, Rani and Lord W. And thank you very much to all who had sent me their words for comfort and support.

While the last day is coming closer, I feel more relieved than I was expecting. I have decided to try and go for a new career, so in the summer I will go back to college to become a registered nurse. I think and I hope that is something I will be good at.

I will work while going to school and my husband will take over a part of my chores but I hope in a couple of years I will be able to proudly show my new accomplishment.

[RenRobin]

What an wonderful outlook to turn something that could squash most, and turn it into something positive.    Best of luck with your studies!

[Luciana]

Thank you much RenRobin. I was upset and frightened for the first few days but I realized fast that fear and depression will not help me so I sat down and contemplate my options. Accounting wasn't something that I loved to do so I took this lay off as a sign and opportunity to go for something that I will enjoy.

[Peddlin]

Oh, Luci -

I am so proud of you! Your strength is showing, and I wish you the very best in your new adventures. I know it is going to be wonderful.

[Luciana]

Oh, Luci -

I am so proud of you! Your strength is showing, and I wish you the very best in your new adventures. I know it is going to be wonderful.

* hugs Peddling * Thank you. But I have always to thank my friends for being support and inspiration.

[lordwriothsley]

M'lady Luci I am so happy that you are taking this layoff and turning it into something positive. I am sure.............no let me rephrase that I know that you will make a great registered nurse. Your love for others and passion to want to help other people in their time of need always shows and that is what a good RN is all about.

Best of luck to you in your on coming career.

Hugs!   

[Rani Zemirah]

I've always known you could do anything you chose, dear, and now you will prove me right! I'm very proud of you, and so very impressed with your strength of will and character!!! I am also so happy you are my friend!

*HUGS*

[Luciana]

I've always known you could do anything you chose, dear, and now you will prove me right! I'm very proud of you, and so very impressed with your strength of will and character!!! I am also so happy you are my friend!

*HUGS*

Thank you so much Rani. I'm happy to be yours also.

(((Rani))))