I lost my job today....

[carole]

Hang on in there Donna, you have been dealt yet another blow, but you always pick yourself up and carry on and hopefully there is some light at the end of the tunnel and something better is around the corner, I know they seem like pointless words right now when you are feeling so low, but I just hope you don't pick up that first drink, be strong my dear, temptation is always just around the corner and set to try us, you will be fine, you have lots of loving and caring people here on PT and a very special friend in David who can help pull you through this bad moment, just lean on us and let us help you through this ok, here for ya too anytime.

[jesse_3]

This awful..(((((HUGS))))) Please, turn away from that drink, it won't do you any good. Just remember, you have PT and God right here for you, and there must be something in store for you..

Steph, Jesse, and Splinter

[CalliesMom]

I don't understand how you can be fired 1) without a warning and 2) without some form of severance pay. I guess it is a good thing they let you go because it doesn't sound like you need to work for a company that is so heartless with their employees.

[lizbud]

I'm so sorry Donna. Sometimes when things appear the
darkest and we're most likely to feel so hopeless,God is busy
planning something new & better in days to come.Hang in there
one day at a time. You are way too much of a fighter to let this
get you down for long. {{{Hugs}} Liz.

[DJFyrewolf36]

I'd say something, but it looks like everyone else has echoed my thoughts! God will bless you in your time of weakness, and God truely knows what is best. Trust me when I say that even though this looks like a major hurdle, God and your friends are with you to help you and support you!!

PM or IM if you need to talk...I'm here for you.

[Ginger's Mom]

Donna, I am so sorry to hear this. They were always complete jerks to you, and you put up with so much. I am sure that you will find a better job than there. You will definitely be in my prayers.

[wolflady]

Gosh, I'm sorry to hear about this Donna. I really hope that something good comes up for you soon! Keep your chin up! We're all here for you!

**hugs**
Karen

[moosmom]

Well, I'm here and still sober but crying like a baby. I called my brother to tell him. BIG MISTAKE!!! All he did was yell at me about how the people in Louisiana and down South were alot worse off than me. That's why I hate talking to my brother because all he does is yell. I told him how dare he talked to me that way and why can't he just talk to me normally. He told me to shut up and listen to him, then began lecturing me on how much better off I am than the people down South. That's like comparing apples to oranges. Now I know why he and my father didn't speak for over 15 years.

He asked me if I had anyone I could stay with for a month or so till I could find a job and I told him maybe. When I told him about my 4 cats, he went ballistic!!! "The f-ing cats aren't your priority right now, damn it!!" I'd like to see him say that about his dog.

I know what I have to do. What I WANT to do is put all my stuff in storage and come back to CT. I already called Brenda and told her my situation and that I couldn't possibly adopt Torie. Broke my heart but I know she'll find a great home.

Tomorrow my brother wants me to call him at 7:30 pm to tell him what progress I've made looking for a job. Like I'm a freaking 5 year old.

I'm calling unemployment and applying for food stamps (yet again!!!) and also going to see if I can start my part-time job at Bath and Body Works sooner than October.

My cats know there's something up because they're all over me.

You guys are the best and you mean so much to me. Thanks for being there for me. I love you all!!!

[catmandu]

I HAVE WORKED FOR SOME CREEPS TOO,BUT I THINK,THAT EMPLOYEES,ARE TREATED A LITTLE BETTER,IN CANADA,YOU WOULD LE LAID OFF,HERE,AS I HAVE BEEN,THEN THEY TELL YOU AS YOU ARE LEAVING,THAT THERE ARE NO PLANS,TO CALL YOU BACK,IN THE IMMEDIATE FUTURE,SAY FOREVER.
I WAS AN ALCOHOLIC,MYSELF,AND I KNOW,THAT THAT IS NO SOLUTION,AND IM SORRY,YOU WONT BE ABLE,TO TAKE TORI IN.

WE ARE PRAYING,THAT YOU CAN FIND A NEW JOB,AND THAT THE LORD,WILL BLESS YOU,WITH SOME GOOD NEWS.

[dukedogsmom]

If I were you, I wouldn't call your brother again. You don't need that type of "support" You've been wanting to go back to CT for a while now. Maybe this is a sign that you should do it? Good luck in whatever you choose. I think it's very dirty the way they treated you. I hope they get paid back for their mean behavior.

[Daisy and Delilah]

Donna, I'm very sorry to hear this. I'm no stranger to hard times for sure so I know how you feel. What kind of people would treat someone the way your former employer treated you? Talk about cold and heartless. It doesn't seem like it now but maybe it's a blessing in disguise. Maybe your life is meant to go in another direction. I'm 54 years old and I recently left my fulltime job for several reasons. I didn't work for awhile but I decided to go back because I need health insurance. I took a simple clerical test for my county, passed the test, and landed a fabulous job. Great pay for half the hours I was working before, great benefits, wonderful co-workers, and all around, I now have the perfect job. I feel like I've died and gone to heaven. My co-workers and employers like me and I've already been offered more hours and more responsibility. I'm so happy Things couldn't have worked out any better. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE, don't think that anyone won't hire you at the age of 52. You will be the more mature worker that is dedicated to her job and all employers will see that. Don't get discouraged. This is not the end of the world even though I know you feel pretty lousy right now. Whatever you do, don't take that drink!!! You need to be in control of your life right now and the alcohol would be controlling you. I'm certainly no stranger to alcoholism either. (((((HUGS))))) to you and hang in there. Things will get better. Please PM me anytime.
Terry
edit to add: I sound like a broken record, but I'm no stranger to bossy, controlling family members either. I've learned to go with the philosophy that: they aren't in my shoes and never have been, so how can they possibly know how to tell me how to run my life? I try to avoid those people whenever possible

[Kfamr]

I'm very sorry, Donna. I wish there were a way I could help you out in some way. Is there? Let me know.

[joycenalex]

((donna)) nothing is worth losing your sobrierty over, and for sure this piddly wimp excuse of a job is not it. while there were things that were good, there were things you hated. please get to a meeting/call your sponsor tomorrow am., file your unemployment papers, get your food stamps and , in my opinion, don't call your brother, he might love you, but he cannot help you right now with his behavior, and you need to
take care of yourself emotionally. ((hugs))

[cyber-sibes]

(((( hugs)))) Wow, that sucks. I know it looks dark and awful right now, but your HP must have something better in mind, hang in there. You know how this works, just keep doing the next right thing. PT is great, but girl, get yourself to a meeting and call your sponser. Feeling like drinking is not good. (((more hugs )))

[caseysmom]

Your brother is probably worried about you and he doesn't know how to express it, still you don't need that right now.

Kudos to you for staying sober! I am sure it is not easy.