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[RICHARD]

DO NOT GIVE UP.
It always gets the darkest before the sun rises.

No one has said the sun won't rise.

Thing are going to work out!

[Medusa]

Once you're over the shock and the dust settles, you'll figure out what to do and opportunities will present themselves. In the meantime, we'll send up prayers that you'll find the perfect job for you. Keep the faythe.

[Donnaj4962]

Thank you all for your kind words. I have now put out 6 resumes... and I found a couple more sites to look into. I have sent emails to all my contacts to let them know I am looking. I have to be careful, because I am not wanting my folks to get wind of this. Dad is scheduled for surgery Friday and I don't want this to interfere with his recovery.

I think the worst thing is that my boss is also my friend. She was my friend before she became my boss... and we had worked hard to keep work separate from friendship. She told me all of this over the phone ( I was at a workshop and insisted she tell me, so she did) but she has not called me since! I am so disappointed in that. And I am certain she knew this was going to happen at least 2 weeks ago. She had promised all of us that she would keep us all updated as to what was happening, but she didn't. The last all of us knew, our hours were going to be cut. We were all gearing up for that, but now no one has to worry about cut hours... except me! I think she did me wrong, and it makes it worse that she hasn't called me to see how I am doing. Makes me question who I can trust anymore.

Please keep those prayers coming my way! I need them now more than ever!

And Reggie... I feel honored that I was the first recipient of your cyber hugs! THANKS! You made me smile through the tears.

[Catty1]

HUGS HUGS HUGS

To put a spin on an old saying:

When God closes one door, He opens another - but it's hell in the hallway!

Prayers for a wonderful new position that you totally LOVE.

[joycenalex]

hugs!!!!

[Donnaj4962]

Well, she just called and admitted that she knew it was a possibility, and that she was chicken to tell me. This is classic her.... anything to avoid conflict. She told me I can have until July 10 off with pay if I want it. I told her I won't be in tomorrow, but that I would be in to get some things, maybe Friday and that I would let her know if I would finish any of the projects I am working on. At this point, I don't know. My heart says yes, because I DO believe in the agency, but the ^$*^ in me says, why should I do them any favors? I told her I would sleep on it... who am I kidding, I am not gonna get any sleep tonight!

Keep those prayers coming! Thanks for the support!

[carole]

I am so sorry this has happened to you, it must be very upsetting and scarey, i do hope this black cloud has a silver lining for you and something better will come along, just know we are thinking of you at this tough time in your life and remember the magic of PT prayers,hang on in there, and take time out to relax a little before you go job hunting, the very best of luck to you.HUGS and

[kuhio98]

Well, she just called and admitted that she knew it was a possibility, and that she was chicken to tell me. This is classic her.... anything to avoid conflict. She told me I can have until July 10 off with pay if I want it. I told her I won't be in tomorrow, but that I would be in to get some things, maybe Friday and that I would let her know if I would finish any of the projects I am working on. At this point, I don't know. My heart says yes, because I DO believe in the agency, but the ^$*^ in me says, why should I do them any favors? I told her I would sleep on it... who am I kidding, I am not gonna get any sleep tonight!

I know you're very emotional now, but when that passes, you need to start thinking logically. She may have not told you because she was doing everything possible to make it NOT happen. The final decision may have not been up to her. She may have fought for you but was over ruled. You don't know the whole story, so don't be so quick to blame her. You need to keep her on your side. You need to be professional and complete your duties. Someone there may be watching your conduct and be impressed with a more mature attitude -- they may be the one to put in a good word for you FOR YOUR NEXT JOB. Don't burn bridges. This isn't personal. It's business. I know it feels like a betrayal -- but it's not. It was a decision that someone up above made that probably doesn't even know you. You're not doing them favors by completing your assignments -- you're showing that you're a mature, loyal employee. One that they will be sorry to lose -- and quick to recommend to someone else.