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Across the Fence:  Lost Job  |
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KayB
True Blue Farmgirl
540 Posts
Kay
Del City
Oklahoma
USA
540 Posts |
 Posted - May 13 2009 : 7:29:51 PM
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Well, I went into work on Monday and was told that I was being "involuntarily terminated" because I couldn't do my job and that they were just wasting their time and money to have me there. Less than a week ago I was being told how well I was doing. I had been there almost a year. I was so mad because I had put up with so much crap. I guess treating the boss with respect and not using dirty language or picking on someone for their beliefs is not a good reason to keep them on when they are working their butts off. There had been problems from the minute I was asked what I was listening to on the radio (talk radio) and then the crap about how conservative veterans are such a threat to Homeland Security (I'm both of those) just made everything worse.
My last 2 jobs have been with privately owned companies and the owners are out of state and I guess they don't know what's going on. I have never been treated so badly as I have at these two places.
Anyway, I guess I am where I'm supposed to be. My daughter I discussed this the last time I was in Kansas with her and I told her I was obviously there for a reason and now I guess it's over.
I am needing a little support right now, I guess. I was fine till I got out in my car and then bawled my eyes out. I have never been fired before. I am almost 56 years old and now I have to go job hunting again and I hate it! If the sisterhood here could just say a few prayers, I would greatly appreciate it.
Thanks so much for letting me rant.
KayB
Life's a dance you learn as you go |
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ruralfarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
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Rene'
Prosser
WA
USA
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couggardengirl
True Blue Farmgirl
89 Posts
Bridgette
Clarkston
WA
USA
89 Posts |
Posted - May 13 2009 : 7:44:37 PM
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Kay,
So sorry to hear. There are so many of us going through so many similar things. Know that we are all thinking of you and here for support as many of us have been through similar recently!!
Bridgette |
Edited by - couggardengirl on May 13 2009 7:58:44 PM |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
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Sheep Mom 2
True Blue Farmgirl
1534 Posts
Sheri
Elk
WA
USA
1534 Posts |
Posted - May 13 2009 : 7:52:00 PM
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Oh Kay - I know it's hard and scary but something better will come along. I'll be thinking of you.
Sheri |
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therusticcottage
True Blue Farmgirl
4439 Posts
Kay
Vancouver
WA
USA
4439 Posts |
Posted - May 13 2009 : 8:15:17 PM
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Kay B - this Kay B knows exactly how you feel plus we are the same age. I was laid off my job a year ago this month. I was not treated badly and loved the job but there just wasn't any work. I still bawled my eyes out. I know that you can't see it now but in a few days you will know that you are better off not being in a place where they treated you badly. Go file for your unemployment benefits right away! You stood up for your morals and your beliefs and you are to be commended for that. God is in control and He will bless you greatly! I will be praying for you. If you need to "talk" please email me privately.
Handmade Soap & Lotion Bars http://www.therusticcottagebath.com
The Rustic Cottage Blog http://therusticcottage.blogspot.com
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dutchy
True Blue Farmgirl
4427 Posts
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Posted - May 13 2009 : 11:15:49 PM
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Kay, many hugs to you. I know about bad treatment at jobs, my previous one was like that too! Now I found a new one and will start in June. YAY! Who know, the right one might be around the corner for you too. Will pray for it.
Hugs from Marian/Dutchy, a farmgirl from the Netherlands :)
My personal blog:
http://just-me-a-dutch-girl.blogspot.com/
Almost daily updates on me and mine :)
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Sara317
Farmgirl in Training
22 Posts
Sara
Munroe Falls
Ohio
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Posted - May 14 2009 : 05:59:29 AM
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| This exact thing happened to me a year ago and I am 54. I immediately came to the conclusion that "he" did me a favor but then it took 6 months to realize that I was home because something good may happen instead of thinking something bad was going to happen. Hang in there. Take care of yourself and realize that this is an open door to something else even if you don't know yet what that is. |
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KayB
True Blue Farmgirl
540 Posts
Kay
Del City
Oklahoma
USA
540 Posts |
Posted - May 14 2009 : 06:11:53 AM
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I am trying to hard to stay positive. I'm just worried. We have 2 car payments, house payment, etc., and if I don't find something, I don't know what to do. Due to the weather we're having, I can't get my garden in - heck, I can't even mow the grass 'cause it's so wet. DH and I helped some friends get their garden in, but it all washed away when they got 13 inches of rain in less than a week.
I am heading off to the employment office today. I went to an employment agency and I'm perfect for a job they have coming open with an oil company, but they don't know when that will be. I will say a little prayer before I leave and hope for the best.
Thanks for all your help and support. I'm really needing it right now. And poor DH just doesn't understand why I feel the way I do.
KayB
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dkelewae
True Blue Farmgirl
1310 Posts
Diana
Saint Peters
MO
USA
1310 Posts |
Posted - May 14 2009 : 06:23:18 AM
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KayB- I'm so very sorry that you lost your job. I'm a firm believer that when God shuts a door, He always opens a window. There are lots of us who are going through what you are right now. I'm a 53 yr old real estate agent, and don't need to tell you what that's like right now, so I've been out job hunting myself.
My prayers go out to you and all others here who are looking for employment.
Diana
Farmgirl Sister #272
St. Peters MO
Country Girl trapped in the city!
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City_Chick
True Blue Farmgirl
509 Posts
Christina
Omaha
Nebraska
USA
509 Posts |
Posted - May 14 2009 : 06:33:19 AM
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Oh Kay please try to stay positive. I am a firm believer like Diana and her window of opportunity opening. I will be sending you blessings that another one opens to a much kinder welcoming place where your wisdom and talents will be apreciated and you can soar.
Christina
Farmgirl Sister #195
City Chick & Friends Chapter Mama
http://justacitychick.blogspot.com/
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FebruaryViolet
True Blue Farmgirl
4810 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
4810 Posts |
Posted - May 14 2009 : 06:36:22 AM
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I am sorry that this has happened, Kay. It's a rotten feeling to be at someone else's mercy! Like Diane, I agree that there is something else out there for you and this just wasn't it.
Musings from our family in the Bluegrass http://sweetvioletmae.blogspot.com/ |
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Laila
True Blue Farmgirl
273 Posts
Laila
Kutztown
PA
USA
273 Posts |
Posted - May 14 2009 : 06:46:57 AM
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Kay,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I am the same age as you and I know I would be devastated if I lost my job and had to go job hunting. I agree with the other farmgirls that when 1 door closes another opens. It's hard for us to wait for that door to open. Hang in there!
Laila |
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melody
True Blue Farmgirl
3319 Posts
Melody
The Great North Woods in the Land of Hiawatha
USA
3319 Posts |
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julia hayes
True Blue Farmgirl
1132 Posts
julia
medical lake
wa
USA
1132 Posts |
Posted - May 14 2009 : 11:20:50 AM
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Kay, I don't know what to say! I am so sorry to hear your frustration and disappointment. You have every reason to have those feelings! Man o man!! Keeping you close and sending love, ~julia
being simple to simply be
Farmgirl #30
www.julia42.etsy.com
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knittingmom
True Blue Farmgirl
665 Posts
AnneMarie
Edmonton
Alberta
Canada
665 Posts |
Posted - May 14 2009 : 1:33:40 PM
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I'm sorry that this happened to you Kay, no other way to put it but it sucks. I hope you are able to see the open window of another opportunity that goes with this closed door.
Sometimes it seems that employers really don't want good, honest, hard working people since they seem to keep on the slackers instead.
Hang in there, something will come up. We're praying for you.
Anne-Marie.
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AlyssaMarie
True Blue Farmgirl
287 Posts
AlyssaMarie
Palouse
Washington
USA
287 Posts |
Posted - May 14 2009 : 1:57:16 PM
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Hi Kay, I know how hard it is to go through a job loss. I lost my job due to an arbitrary state regulation change last January. I was crushed. But everything so far has worked itself out and we've taken a bad situation and turned it into a positive. There is so much uncertainty in the world today. You are not alone. None the less, my thoughts and prayers are with you for a quick resolution!
AlyssaMarie @ Link'd Hearts Ranch
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Contrary Wife
True Blue Farmgirl
2164 Posts
Teresa Sue
Tekoa
WA
USA
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Posted - May 14 2009 : 2:05:59 PM
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So sorry Kay, I know what you mean, we are going through a similar rough patch. First I was scared, now I'm just mad. One day at a time.
Teresa Sue
Farmgirl Sister #316
Planting Zone 4
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Diane B Carter
True Blue Farmgirl
1270 Posts
Diane
Blasdell
N.Y.
USA
1270 Posts |
Posted - May 14 2009 : 4:26:39 PM
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I am sorry you lost your job, I like many others believe a window will open soon for you. I will say a prayer for you. Keep your chin up. Hugs to you.
Hope all your days are Sunnydays.
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NikkiBeaumont
True Blue Farmgirl
473 Posts
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Posted - May 15 2009 : 05:21:24 AM
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Oh, Kay! I am sorry that you were treated badly. No one should be treated badly. As everyone else has said, this is a wonderful opportunity for something GREAT to happen in your working life and your whole life in general. I am excited for what is around the corner for you and am praying that all will go well for you! Hugs to you and keep us updated!
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KayB
True Blue Farmgirl
540 Posts
Kay
Del City
Oklahoma
USA
540 Posts |
Posted - Jul 08 2009 : 9:46:49 PM
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UPDATE!!!!
I got a job! I was so shocked that I started crying and my daughter just hugged me and told me it was okay, she knew I could do it. It's with our Department of Public Safety and I start the 15th. The only problem had been that I am keeping our 21-month-old granddaughter while Mom does her National Guard 2 weeks in Wyoming and we didn't know how we would handle it. My DIL said she would watch her while I worked. YAY!!! I go in at 10:15 and DH will pick her up when he gets off at 5:00. Then on the 24th we take her home to Kansas. Mom only has one more drill weekend after that in August and then she is done. Her hubby has reenlisted (due to the job market being so bad) and they are being sent to Fort Hood, TX, which is where my oldest daughter and her hubby and kids live.
I want to thank everyone so much for their prays, hugs, and good thoughts. I was getting ready to apply for a part-time job at an herb store, but this will be so much better. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
I love all of you.
KayB
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NikkiBeaumont
True Blue Farmgirl
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Diane B Carter
True Blue Farmgirl
1270 Posts
Diane
Blasdell
N.Y.
USA
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kristin sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
11303 Posts
kristin
chickamauga
ga
USA
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Posted - Jul 09 2009 : 05:43:06 AM
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Kay, I am so glad things are working out for you. I hope this new job will be what you need and the people will be nice.
Kris
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deeredawn
True Blue Farmgirl
2306 Posts
Dawn
Cordova
TN
USA
2306 Posts |
Posted - Jul 09 2009 : 06:00:43 AM
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Man, I was just about to post that I felt the same, but I guess Congrats are in order. How very good for you!
Dawn #279
MJ's Heirloom Mavens-QMD
http://harvestthyme.blogspot.com
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FebruaryViolet
True Blue Farmgirl
4810 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
4810 Posts |
Posted - Jul 09 2009 : 06:15:10 AM
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This is a great opportunity, Kay!!! What a DOOR to open! You'll work all that stuff out (it sounds like you already have!) Congratulations!
Musings from our family in the Bluegrass http://sweetvioletmae.blogspot.com/ |
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