[bptoo]

Well, I made it thru the week and I'm still employed. Apparently, my skill set is needed for the job that they are currently working on. Depending on who you talk to, I may last thru the end of the year, or, I might be there thru 2004. I'm not sure what to believe. I spoke to the Dept. Manager today and he told me that I had been doing an excellent job, and it was his gameplan to keep me on as long as humanly possible. He said my skills were going to become more and nore important as time went by. Bottom line here is that he could get called into a meeting at any time and told to cut back his employees, and I would be history. So I continue to dilligently look for other work.

The truly sad thing about this week was watching people I had worked with and come to respect packing years of their lives in cardboard boxes, some of them crying. Some of these people were quality human beings. They deserved better than they got. And here I stood being grateful to still have a job, but feeling very guilty that there I was a contractor with a little over two years on the job, and they have 15, 20 years, sometimes more full-time service to the company, and they're being shown the door. It kind of made me sick to my stomach.

I know I should be, and I am, grateful to still have my job for at least a while longer. But there is a part of me inside that truly hates what is happening there right now. I just hope that all these people land on their feet.

I hope and pray that someday soon I find a full-time position elsewhere so I don't have to deal with this anymore. It's time to be a part of something meaningful. I want to wake up in the morning and look forward to going to work. It's been a long, long time

Thanks for leting me rant, I needed that.

bp

"Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away."

[heidu]

Beep,
I am glad you still are going to have some work even if it's unsure how long. At least you have some extra time to find a job.

I have been in your place before watching people packing, crying, upset because they lost thier jobs while I was lucky enough to keep mine. It's not fun. You just have to believe that those people will carry on and maybe even find something better.
Good luck on the job hunt.
Big hugs,
Heidu

When one door closes another door opens; but we so often look so long and so regretfully upon the closed door, that we do not see the ones which open for us.- Alexander Graham Bell

[bptoo]

Thanks for the words of encouragement sweetie, I really need them. I know my whole life is going to turn around if I can just find a safe place to land. I am dilligently trying to make that happen. And with all of you behind me, I know that it will.

I guess I should say good morning to you, huh? It's 10:42pm where I'm at....I hope your day is one right out of a Norman Rockwell painting. How's that?

Love ya,
Greg

"Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away."

[heidu]

It's 7:46 am here. I don't know what I am doing up!!!

Norman Rockwell paingting day? THAT I highly doubt but thanks for the thought.
:O)
Heidu

When one door closes another door opens; but we so often look so long and so regretfully upon the closed door, that we do not see the ones which open for us.- Alexander Graham Bell

[Fuzzybear]

Thanks for posting this bp, I was wondering how things were going with your job situation. This must be so tough for you ... but I am not surprised that they want to keep you!! There are bunches of people here pulling for you!!

Love,
Fuzzy

[heidu]

Morning Fuzzy :O)

When one door closes another door opens; but we so often look so long and so regretfully upon the closed door, that we do not see the ones which open for us.- Alexander Graham Bell

[Fuzzybear]

Morning Heidu!!

[Peanut61]

I'm glad things have worked out, but I do understand how hard it is with co-workers leaving. Hang in there, (((Beep)))!! Warmest regards, Peanut

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[heatherm]

{{{{{{{{{Bp}}}}}}}}}}}

I am still crying from your previous post good tears though .

I wish I had some more answers for you with my contacts too hun

I know that it is sooo frustrating waiting. I would rather know than not know...it's like "just tell me so I can move on".

You can vent here anytime you need to hun....you are on an emotional roller coaster for sure and we are all here for you.

Luv ya


Heather

"Life is the art of drawing without an eraser."
~~author unknown

[mj14]

bp, your feelings are totally understandable...we've been through several "reorganizations" here, and everyone who stays seems to have "survivor's guilt". It really stinks when things like that happen, and the uncertainty can weigh heavily on you, but I am glad that you at least have some time to look for something else.

I wish you the best of luck...and you know you have friends here to listen whenever you need to vent.

*hugs*
mj

[Willow]

((((beep))) I wish you the best my friend. You're heart is very precious. I know you are a support to those who find themselves packing and leaving

[PlanningtoLive]

Glad you are still working and it is too bad about the others there. You are a caring person and sensitive, so it doesn't surprise me that you feel bad about the circumstances.

You are obviously a valued employee and there must be a "plan" here for the other people - hopefully something better waits for them around the corner.

Take care.