Guess what I got for Valentines Day...

[catcrazylady]

I officially got fired from my job of 15 years! Happy Valentines Day to meeeeeee. Now hubby and I are both unemployed. We both worked at the same company (big mistake!) and last Monday he lost his job of 20 years and this Monday I lost mine.
*Deep Breath*
I know that somehow everything will work out and new jobs are right around the corner for us both (praying).
I have to tell you all how wonderful the cats have been. I know they can sense all the stress in the house and hubby and I both have been physically covered in cats constantly! Even Stubby curled up in my lap this morning and purred like a frieght train. That NEVER happens! I have had a rotten cold so for the last couple of nights I have slept in the recliner to keep my head elevated and every morning I have woken up with at least three or four cats piled on top of me. They have ALL become purring velcro kitties.
They all seem to know just how much meowmie and daddy need them right now and they are certainly coming through for us. They never cease to amaze me. I am so thankful to have them.
Now lets all pray that we can afford to feed them!!!!
I just wanted to share with my PT family just how wonderful my furbabies are.

[Craftlady]

So sorry to read this about your jobs. Hope the company gave good severance packages. I hate when companies down size.

[catcrazylady]

No severance! I was given the rest of the weeks pay and told to go file for unemployment. How's that for a big Thank You for your service? Same thing for hubby.
They do have to buy out our stocks but they don't pay those out until June. It will be enough to tide us over briefly but we have to do something in the meantime.
I'm trying to remain positive though. Something good comes from everything bad! We got handed a lemon and I'm trying to figure out how to make lemonade. I hate lemonade so this is rather difficult for me!

[slick]

Omg, I'm so so sorry. I just can't fathom it. What's with all the "losing jobs" around here? Is it something in the air, or the alignment of the planets, or what!!

Just remember the old saying about one door closing and another one opening....it's so true and I just know better jobs are out there for you both.

Prayers on the way and I'm so glad that the kitties are close by. Feel better.

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Originally posted by catcrazylady
I'm trying to remain positive though. Something good comes from everything bad! We got handed a lemon and I'm trying to figure out how to make lemonade. I hate lemonade so this is rather difficult for me!

Lisa, I'm so glad to see you're trying to remain positive because as you probably already know, I'm a full believer that everything happens for a reason, even if you can't see it at the time. You will find something better and something you both like better. Life will be good again.

And how wonderful that you have such loving kitties to help you through all this. Stubby - on your lap - purring!!

[kimlovescats]

OH MY GOSH!!!!!!! Lisa honey, I am so very sorry .... this really stinks!!! Please hang in there, God has a plan for you and your hubby, I know He does!!!! I have the same darned cold you do ... but I am going to call you soon, and we can just sniffle together!!!

Love and Hugs,
Kim

[val]

So sorry to hear of your bad news! Thank goodness for your "brats" to brighten your day! Unemployment I'm sure will help but I know can't be as much as what you were making. And after 15 years and 20 years? Don't they believe in loyalty? First get yourself well (how about a nice bowl of steamy chicken soup?) and then break out the classifieds, network with friends, etc. Maybe your vets office has a job opening! I hear some give their employees great discounts, LOL! Something great will happen, just hang in there and your friends at PT are here for you

[mina'smomma]

Ohhh Lisa is there anything I can do? Mina says to send you guys her wet food and toys!!! If there is anything I can do to help please let me know ok?

[catlover4ever]

OH Lisa, I feel your pain and frustration as I have been there and done that ..... and does it ever SUCK!

Keep your chin up and maybe the kitties will give you some chin scritchies. Keep a positive outlook and know that all of us here on PT are there for you as well as all your babies.

If you ever need to chat/talk or vent I'm just a PM away. I truely beleive that all things happen for a reason even if we don't see that reason right away. I'll keep you in my prayers that everything turns out OK.

To make you smile here is a picture of one of my babies that melts your heart....Abner sends his best.

[catcrazylady]

UNBELIEVABLE!!!!

I can't believe this! Right after I posted I got a call for an interview!!!!!!!!! I have been sending out resumes for the last few months just in case but hadn't heard a word. I have an interview tomorrow afternoon at 2:30!!!!!

My spirits have been lifted and my heart is soaring because I got to see Abner too!!!!! I know this doesn't mean I will get the job but it does make me feel better to think that someone is looking at my resume! It gives hope!

Darn, these PT prayers work FAST!!!! Thanks so much for all the wonderful and kind words of encouragement! I can't tell you all how much they mean when you feel so down. I have no doubt that this is going to be the best thing that ever happened for hubby and I. It's just a matter of waiting it out.
I did learn on thing though....never ever again will we work for the same company!

*SMOOCHES* to my ever precious and adorable Abner! I just love you!!!

[Laura's Babies]

WE will not let you kitties go hungy~ if it ever comes to that, just pm me and I will send you money to buy food for them.. I will tell Rie Rie too since she has a bank account to take care of my bills when I am gone, so if I am gone, send her the pm... We will NOT let Gooster and the Brats go hungey. It is better to do this than see you have to place them somewhere else. That is what friends are for!!

Hang in there Lisa, you and hubby will survive, the Lord takes care of his own and he will take care of you! Let go of the worry and let God handle that part!

[Corinna]

Good lick to you on the interveiw . I'm getting ready to take my son to a job fair he's been out of work for a year. Lazy a bit so I'm tired of paying all his bills. Tough love starts NOW.

[kimlovescats]

Fabulous news girl .... see? GOD is IN CONTROL!!!! With your work experience, and dedication of 15 years, they will snatch you up in a second and hopefully realize that the old company's loss is THEIR GAIN!!!!

[catmandu]

The Cat Angels,Found Cats,and I are praying,for your husband,and yourself,Lisa,and we pry,that you,two,get much better jobs.We,on Pet talk,will do,what we can,to help you,and Pryers,are on thier way.Gary,and The Found Cat,Stray Cats,Rehomed Strays,and Angel Pets!

[catlover4ever]

Great news. I have to share just a quick story with you.

I lost my job back in 2000 and was out of work for 3 months. I interviewed for the hospital that I currently work for and I sent the lady I interviewed with a thank you note. It was very quick and just basically said thank you for taking time out of your schedule but the closer was that I wrote about how I looked forward to becoming a team member of the hospital and the department.....it got me the job.

While there were many more applicants that were much more qualified that me....that thank you note and the statement about becoming a member of the team is what got me the job.

So keep that in mind and drop a thank you note in the mail.

P.S. Abner says he LOVES YOU!!!!!!