When It Rains . . . It Pours

[DawnMarch]

Well, after a terrible month last month, with serious medical issues cropping up in my DH and DS, I thought we finally had things under control this month.

Then, I just found out yesterday that I'll be losing my job (of 18 years) come February 1.

Life is just crap right now.

[Nikki Epperson]

Oh no!!! I'm so sorry!

[mummytothree]

OMG Dawn...I'm so sorry!!!! Big giant ((HUGS))!!!

[scarletsierra]

Oh honey. (((hugs))) I'm so very sorry to hear this news. I'll be holding you in my thoughts and prayers.

[nikkiARNGwife]

How awful! I'm so sorry!

[cindys732003]

Oh my gosh I am so sorry Dawn :( Big hugs!!!

[kscwgirl]

Oh no Dawn!! I'm so sorry hon. :(

[crecia27]

Oh Dawn that sucks, I'm so sorry!

[~Julie~]

{{hugs}} Im so sorry

[Leila]

{{{{{Dawn}}}}} I'm so sorry!! :(

[AddictedScrapper]

Oh {{Hugs}} Dawn, I'll keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

[scrapmonkey]

Dawn, I'm totally there with you - we can commiserate together.

One suggestion - even though you won't be gone until Feb 1, I would sign up with some headhunters/recruiting agencies as soon as possible. Saves you some of the legwork. I signed up with 2 this week and they are already working on some possible positions to place me with some strong leads at one of the companies. I'm not sure what you do for your career, but if you PM me, I might be able to help a little bit since I'm in the same boat.

[meems]

oh no, I am so sorry.

[Becca Bonneville]

Oh no Dawn!!! I am so sorry hon!! I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers girl! ((big hugs))

[Paula]

Oh that is terrible! I am so sorry.

[LeeAndra]

I am so sorry to hear this.

I know how you feel. I was unemployed for five months this summer and am only temp working until next July. Living on the edge and never knowing what might or could happen is no fun.

[Sarah8914]

after 18 years??? wow! what happened!?!

I'm so sorry. I hope you can work everything out quickly!

[breakingbrie]

Oh no Dawn!! I'm so sorry to hear this!!!! (hugs)

[ColleenSwerb]

Oh no Dawn, I'm SO sorry.
Take a few days to let it sink in, then get busy on that resume and starting the job hunt. The sooner the better with the state of the economy right now.

[newfiemountiewife]

Dawn, I'm so so sorry. ((hugs))

[pbumbaca]

Oh no! I'm so sorry Dawn!

[Kara]

I'm so sorry! That sucks!

[Tracie Stroud]

Oh my gosh! I'm so sorry!

[AllieP]

I'm so sorry!

[DawnMarch]

after 18 years??? wow! what happened!?!

The general down-turn in the economy is putting the squeeze on our firm, like everyone else. I have been a contract attorney for several years, which enabled me to work remotely and from home so I could be here for the kids. They've decided to lay off all the contract attorneys to keep more work for salaried attorneys they have to pay anyway. It makes sense from a fiscal point of view, but it's harsh to lay off a loyal 18 year employee with 3 months notice in a market like this.

[Megan Turnidge]

Nooooo! Dawn!!! Big (((HUGS)))!!! I am so soooo sorry. :(

[ZaCola3]

Ohhh MY Dawn...My mouth fell open-Huge hugs and hopefully you will find a new job soon!

[Mama-to-Elle]

Aww Dawn... :( ((((((BIG HUGE GIANT HUGS))))))

[Jennifer]

Oh, Dawn. :( I'm so sorry.

[Kat Stokes]

{{{HUGS}}} DAWN!!!

[lizzyfizzy]

(((DAWN!!!!))) why does life have to bite the big one sometimes?!?! this is serious stuff! P & PT going out to you and your family during this stressful time!! HUGS!!!!

[cynthia1900]

Dawn

I am so sorry that you are having such a hard time now. Sending hugs.

[amystoffel]

giant hugs...so so sorry

[rach3975]

I'm sorry to hear that! I hope you can find something else soon.

[lauren grier]

man dawn... *shaking head* .. enough is enough right? (((((((hugs)))))

[Melissa Bennett]

Oh gosh, I am so sorry (((HUGS)))

[sugarink]

That is awful, so sorry to hear that... HUGS. :o

[crystalbird]

So sorry to hear this! Big Hugs to you!

[fluffypuppies]

I just hate to hear that!! I am sooo sorry... (((hugs)))....

[DawnMarch]

Thank you everybody! I am trying to look at the bright side as an opportunity to make a positive change. I just hate job hunting!

[Teresa]

Awww, Dawn, that's awful. I'm so sorry...sure does seem to all come down at once. I hope there's a silver lining in all of this for you somewhere. {Big Hugs}

[sjford0419]

Dawn, I am SO sorry to hear that! Big HUGS to you and your family!!

[iJenny]

Oh, Dawn! I'm so sorry to hear that! (((hugs)))

[juliemarie]

So sorry Dawn!
Big hugs

[krystalhartley]

I think everybody hates job hunting. I am SO sorry you're in that position. Best of luck finding the perfect place!!

[*Kelly*]

This is terrible news.. I'm so sorry! There has to be a light at the end of this tunnel Dawn.. I hope you reach it soon.

[LibbysMommy]

That is so awful. I am so so sorry. :(

[EveRecinella]

*big huggs* chika! That sucks big time. :( I hope something comes your way quickly!

[Zoe Pearn]

I'm so sorry to hear that Dawn ((HUGS)) :( That totally sucks!

[meganmecrazy]

<<<<HUGS>>>> I'm so very sorry Dawn!

[chloe]

I'm so sorry! ((((hugs))))