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of NY @ Jun 30, 2008 06:11:27 AM

Good luck Carol

That sounds so awful. I hope you find something soon.

Dataceptionist of @ Jun 24, 2008 21:27:27 PM

Layoff

I was just laid off from my position and had no clue it was going to happen. As a matter of fact, four people were laid off that day (1 week ago). The most frightening thing for me is that it took me a long time to get back into my career after brain surgery and I'm over 50. I spent nearly 30 years honing my career and was laid off because the firm couldn't afford to keep the four of us,who were key personnel. I'm scared that I'll never find another position befitting my background and experience. I can't afford to wait for it to happen because all of my medical issues drained all of the cash reserves I had. Unemployment in my state is dismal, at best, but it's something. I'm not sure how the bills will be paid, and if I'll be on the street next month. There was no severance of any kind and COBRA will cost everything I have. My husband is retired and on Social Security. We really don't have many options. This turned out to be a very sad situation and one that I find difficult to deal with. I will apply for positions and continue to be hopeful that something will break, but in our current economy, I don't know for sure.

Carol of FL @ Jun 22, 2008 20:28:52 PM