I feel a little sheepish putting this out here ~ reading everyone else's posts make my problems look small in comparison...even if I don't post on this thread very often, you are all in my thoughts...
Without bogging everyone down with the details, I'll just say that I'm overwhelmed, not in such a good place in terms of work & finances, exhausted, feeling like I'm spinning my wheels in quicksand even though I'm doing my best to advance...ugh.
If you all wouldn't mind lighting a candle, having a chat with whichever Deity(s) listen to you most, or just send some good juju, positive vibes, or however it is that you make requests to the universe/All that Is/ Source, etc. - I could use a little extra strength and boyancy right about now.
Thanks :-[
I wish you good luck and sending good vibes your way, just remember no problem is ever to small to post. I wish you the best!
Well said lady serena. Tygrkat you are in my thoughts and prayers lass.
May God Bless you and comfort you through whatever problems you are facing right now.
Any problem you have, is that a problem. Size doesn't matter to those that care about you.
Being overwhelmed can be hard on your health and in getting to where you'd like to be. There are times where even a break, helps you focus on what needs to be done, and what you need to dump. Some days a fresh start helps get things going in a positive motion.
Lighting a candle, and sending good thoughts in hopes you are soon feeling you can conquer what ever lies ahead and be victorious !
Ferret
Thank You; Lady Serena, Lordwriothsley, and Ferret. Your kind words and thoughts mean a lot to me. :)
I am preparing to start school in the Fall, as a means to get me out of the job I landed in...I was just temping doing general Admin work, and was offered a permanent position in the corporate accounting department. Knowing that my bills came regularly, I thought it would be a good idea to have a paycheck show up on a regular basis as well :P. It was challenging in the beginning - especially since I don't have an accounting background at all - which I liked. Also, my supervisor was patient with me and my gigantic learning curve....well, he was laid off (along with quite a few other mid-level managers) just prior to my 1 year anniversary with the company. There was another round of layoffs that I thankfully survived, and then just recently my 2nd immediate supervisor left to go to another company...so now I'm training my third batch of supervisors (there are two who are working as a team), and I am having a difficult time...
I just don't have any passion for the work itself, the company(as an entity) hasn't shown any sort of loyalty to some of it's hardest-working employees (closing stores with only a week's notice to the staff, closing the company cafeteria with only one day's notice to the cafeteria staff - and that was because someone 'leaked it to them', closing the stores' bakery and laying off a couple hundred people with NO notice - they came to work, and a few hours later a meeting was called and they were all told they no longer had jobs)); there are only a very small group of people there that I feel are genuine - I can count them on one hand - and really only one or two I would trust to any degree...it's hard for me to be in an environment like that, and even harder giving my time and energy to something I don't believe in.
I am grateful to have employment, my husband has been laid off for months so it's a good thing for sure, but I want out of there! So, I'm conflicted because I should feel glad to have a job at all and it's hard carrying the weight of the household - which is getting to be more difficult because instead of MORE layoffs, all administrative staff have to take 40 hours unpaid mandatory furlough time by mid July - luckily hourly staff (which is me) can break it up into days or 1/2 days at a time, but it still takes a bite out of my already modest paycheck - enough that now I'm bringing in less than needs to go out ...
This is just the tip of the iceberg...I appreciate the space to vent and the support and kindness from you all
Vent all you need too. We all need a listening ear, even though we think that we can make it through without one. We are all family here, and for one I don't mind lending an ear or two to those that need to vent, a shoulder to cry on, or offer a BIG HUG to those that are in need of one, because I know someday I may need one. Hang in there Tygrkat, things will get better, maybe not at first but they will. (((Big Hugs)))
It's tough to stay positive when there's so much negative going on around you, but the more you can focus on the things that bring joy to your life, the better. It's almost faire season at Sterling! Yay!
A lot of companies are struggling in this economy and yours was taking a beating even when things were good. But it's managed to stay afloat a LOT longer than most people expected and is actually healthier than it has been in years - though it doesn't always seem like it when you look at some of the cuts and other changes that are being made. It sounds like you've got a good handle on your current position and a solid plan to train for something different. Try to channel your thoughts in that direction if you're able. I'll send some good thoughts your way.
But more importantly, it's almost faire season at Sterling! Yay!
Quote from: Aaroncois on June 06, 2009, 08:11:07 PM
It's tough to stay positive when there's so much negative going on around you, but the more you can focus on the things that bring joy to your life, the better. It's almost faire season at Sterling! Yay!
A lot of companies are struggling in this economy and yours was taking a beating even when things were good. But it's managed to stay afloat a LOT longer than most people expected and is actually healthier than it has been in years - though it doesn't always seem like it when you look at some of the cuts and other changes that are being made. It sounds like you've got a good handle on your current position and a solid plan to train for something different. Try to channel your thoughts in that direction if you're able. I'll send some good thoughts your way.
But more importantly, it's almost faire season at Sterling! Yay!
...HUZZAH!! 27 Days!!!...and
thank goodness for Fairemily :)
It's true, the company I work for was struggling long before the bigger-picture economy started to tank, and I think it's a good idea for me to jump ship before all the life rafts are full...
I'm trying to just focus on getting through it, in order to qualify for any financial aid for school I need to be a full-time student, which means I'll need part-time work, and I just don't see that sort of flexability being offered here. I'm keeping my eyes open and my resume ready for opportunities that will be a better fit ~ Thank You all!
*edit to add* Another sign of things to come? ~ My horoscope for today:
"Restlessness could be eating at you if you've been dissatisfied lately, especially in your job.
Have you finally had enough? Don't succumb to discouragement; you have the power to change your situation." (not that I lend too much credence to such things, but it is encouraging ;) )
Quote from: Tygrkat on June 08, 2009, 12:20:49 PM
My horoscope for today:
"Restlessness could be eating at you if you've been dissatisfied lately, especially in your job.
Have you finally had enough? Don't succumb to discouragement; you have the power to change your situation."
(not that I lend too much credence to such things, but it is encouraging ;) )
Yeah, I'd say "Don't succumb to discouragement; you have the power to change your situation" is good advice regardless of your specific circumstances. Following that advice, though, is never as easy as it sounds. Good luck!!
Well, on the bright side, things are going well getting ready for going back to school this fall ~ after taking the placement testing, it was recommended that I take the review course offered at OCC's (Onondaga Community College for those of you outside of CNY) Math Diagnostic Center. They give you review packets to help you remember all the algebra you forgot while you weren't in school, and when you finish the packets, you take a quiz, then when you finish all the packets you need a final exam is given, and if you score well enough, you can test out of the non-credit course that would otherwise be required in order to take college-level maths.
I'm proud to say I PASSED MY FIRST QUIZ! :)
The instructor is really patient, and takes the time to make sure you understand anything that is confusing...and on the way out last week, the instructor reminded me to "remember that math can be fun"...I told him it was getting less scary, which is at least a step in the direction of fun ;)
The not-so-bright side is that I just found out that my rent check from last month was returned, and now we have to scramble to come up with the money...I have asked for help, which I'm waiting to hear back about, but we still are in a position where we have more expenses than income, even after tight bugdeting and economizing wherever we can. I need to trust that everything will be ok, and I know it will be, but it's still stressful and scary in the meantime...
Thanks again everyone, for your kind thoughts and words - I <3 my Faire-mily! :)
Congrats on the quiz! You and your family are still in my thoughts and prayers.
Thank you Lady Serena :)
You are most welcome. :)
Tygrkat nothing has changed my dear as you are still in my thoughts and prayers as always, however congrats on passing your first quiz. Best of luck to you in your class my dear.
God Bless you as always and Happy 4th of July to you as well.
Thank you, LordWriothsley, I appreciate that greatly.
Things were going smoothly, but now I've hit another snag thanks to the bank with whom I will soon be doing business with NO LONGER. David is going to do battle with Goliath tomorrow (well, maybe just a minor skirmish...) but I'll have a Lion at my side (my husband). If things go favorably all will be well...if not...We may not make Faire this weekend (even though I bought the tickets in February...gas, food, ect would still be too much), and this will be a lean week either way.
Still, staying positive, glad to hear good news from friends ~ and the classes are still going well. :)
I think many of us understand the feeling of being overwhelmed lately! My hubby and I are both in jobs we hate, tired of being treated like garbage, but thankful to have them. Plus daycare is higher due to summer and my hubby is in school... With the heat wave we've been having, I'm dreading my electric bill. Just keep on moving and remember that it will get better. And we are here to vent to when you need it! ;D
In the immortal words of Dory...
"Just keep swimming...just keep swimming..."
(yes, I sing that to myself at work sometimes...) ;)
Thank you, Trillium ~ that made me laugh & cry (in the good way) at the same time...extra funny because my husband says Dory reminds him of me :)