Prayer for my wife and I

Home Archive Serious Business Prayer for my wife and I
O-Trap's avatar

O-Trap

Chief Shenanigans Officer

14,994 posts
Nov 19, 2009 12:17 PM
My company has decided that they are changing their business model, and that my position is being eliminated. I was 80% of our household income, and I loved what I did. I don't know what we're going to do, or how we're going to make it, but I know we will.

I have a feeling we're going to lose our house, though. I don't know what to do. It makes you feel so helpless.

In case anyone reads this and is looking for an email JV manager in the biz-opp niche, I'm available, and I come cheap relatively speaking.
Nov 19, 2009 12:17pm
darbypitcher22's avatar

darbypitcher22

Senior Member

8,000 posts
Nov 19, 2009 12:20 PM
that sthinks man. I have a good feeling though that you'll land on your feet soon, or at least I hope. Good Luck.
Nov 19, 2009 12:20pm
N

Nate

Formerly Known As Keebler

3,949 posts
Nov 19, 2009 12:22 PM
I was laid off in April with a baby due in September. Luckily, I blasted my resume out anywhere hiring my degree within an hour drive. Found someone within weeks. Love the new place 100x better than the old. Keep your head up and pound out the resume.
Nov 19, 2009 12:22pm
S

Society

Senior Member

1,146 posts
Nov 19, 2009 12:22 PM
Wow...I remember when you were saying on jjhuddle that you were not worried about losing your job back when your company was doing some position eliminating.

Good luck.
Nov 19, 2009 12:22pm
ptown_trojans_1's avatar

ptown_trojans_1

Moderator

7,632 posts
Nov 19, 2009 12:22 PM
Wow, that blows. I'm sorry buddy. Best of luck. Hopefully, this negative news turns into something positive soon.
Nov 19, 2009 12:22pm
Q

QuakerOats

Senior Member

8,740 posts
Nov 19, 2009 12:22 PM
Thoughts and prayers for strength and perseverence; there's a reason for everything; hang tough.
Nov 19, 2009 12:22pm
power i's avatar

power i

Senior Member

1,296 posts
Nov 19, 2009 12:27 PM
That sucks. :( Did they give you any notice or are you done now? Don't project about your house, who knows what could happen. I would contact your mortgage company and see what can be worked out until you find another job. They should be more than willing to work with you so you can keep your house. They surely don't want it back now.
Nov 19, 2009 12:27pm
N

Nate

Formerly Known As Keebler

3,949 posts
Nov 19, 2009 12:28 PM
power i wrote: That sucks. :( Did they give you any notice or are you done now? Don't project about your house, who knows what could happen. I would contact your mortgage company and see what can be worked out until you find another job. They should be more than willing to work with you so you can keep your house. They surely don't want it back now.
Exactly. I work at a credit union and they are more willing to work with people that warn the credit union about any payment problems rather than trying to work with people that are over 30 days late and didn't warn them.
Nov 19, 2009 12:28pm
S

Soda Popinski

Senior Member

367 posts
Nov 19, 2009 12:30 PM
That is terrible news. Very sorry to hear about that. Really hope you find another situation that works out for you.
Nov 19, 2009 12:30pm
CenterBHSFan's avatar

CenterBHSFan

333 - I'm only half evil

6,115 posts
Nov 19, 2009 12:40 PM
Otrap, couldn't they fit you in at another position, at least temporarily? You've got quite an excellent education that I'm sure alot of companies will be eager to make use of, so I'm sure you won't be bumming too long!
Good luck :)
Nov 19, 2009 12:40pm
Fab1b's avatar

Fab1b

The Bald A-Hole!!

12,949 posts
Nov 19, 2009 12:42 PM
Man that is terrible news, I certainly hope all ends up well and something else comes along bigger and better bro!
Nov 19, 2009 12:42pm
FatHobbit's avatar

FatHobbit

Senior Member

8,651 posts
Nov 19, 2009 12:45 PM
That stinks. Good luck. I'm sure you'll land on your feet.
Nov 19, 2009 12:45pm
F

fan_from_texas

Senior Member

2,693 posts
Nov 19, 2009 1:29 PM
Very sorry to hear this. You'll be in our prayers. Best of luck tracking something down--keep your head up, and try not to get discouraged.
Nov 19, 2009 1:29pm
S

ss7

Senior Member

256 posts
Nov 19, 2009 1:31 PM
Sorry to hear that man. Try to stay positive. You'll find something else.
Nov 19, 2009 1:31pm
se-alum's avatar

se-alum

The Biggest Boss

13,948 posts
Nov 19, 2009 1:34 PM
Sorry to hear that O-Trap! Best thing to do is turn right around and start mass applying for jobs. I know to many people that felt sorry for themselves, fell into a rut, and haven't been able to get out. There are jobs out there, if you're willing to do the work. They might not be glorious or high salary positions, but they can help you keep your head above water till something better comes along!!
Nov 19, 2009 1:34pm
BigAppleBuckeye's avatar

BigAppleBuckeye

Senior Member

2,935 posts
Nov 19, 2009 1:35 PM
Otrap, I am really sorry to hear that. Where do you live again? I have some relationships with email companies and marketers who utilize email campaigns, shoot me a PM. Not sure if I can help, but I can see what I can find for you.
Nov 19, 2009 1:35pm
newarkcatholicfan's avatar

newarkcatholicfan

Senior Member

3,199 posts
Nov 19, 2009 1:35 PM
I will pray that things work out for you and your family.
Nov 19, 2009 1:35pm
Heretic's avatar

Heretic

Son of the Sun

18,820 posts
Nov 19, 2009 1:35 PM
That really stinks. Do what you gotta do to get back out there, like se-alum said.
Nov 19, 2009 1:35pm
C

Con_Alma

Senior Member

12,198 posts
Nov 19, 2009 1:41 PM
Stay positive about your skill set and the potential value it can bring to employers. I know I'll be reading a thread of yours soon that celebrates a new position.

Best of luck.
Nov 19, 2009 1:41pm
j_crazy's avatar

j_crazy

7 gram rocks. how i roll.

8,372 posts
Nov 19, 2009 1:44 PM
sucks bro, wish i could help but i didn't even understand what you're job is when you were asking if anyone could help.
Nov 19, 2009 1:44pm
R

rock_knutne

Nov 19, 2009 1:48 PM
O-Trap wrote:I have a feeling we're going to lose our house, though. I don't know what to do. It makes you feel so helpless.
Sorry to hear about your misfortunes and I hope things work out for you. I'll keep you in my prayers.

As for your home, I work in the mortgage industry. Call your mortgage company/bank and talk to them about your situation. Trust me, they do not want to foreclose on your house, they have many programs in place to help people who have lost their jobs or have fell behind. Believe me when I tell you, you're not alone, I receive a lot of calls from present and past customers in the same situation as you and they all have received assistance.
Nov 19, 2009 1:48pm
Belly35's avatar

Belly35

Elderly Intellectual

9,716 posts
Nov 19, 2009 1:58 PM
O-Trap wrote: My company has decided that they are changing their business model, and that my position is being eliminated. I was 80% of our household income, and I loved what I did. I don't know what we're going to do, or how we're going to make it, but I know we will.

I have a feeling we're going to lose our house, though. I don't know what to do. It makes you feel so helpless.

In case anyone reads this and is looking for an email JV manager in the biz-opp niche, I'm available, and I come cheap relatively speaking.

First let not get down stay positive and confident:
You'll get vaction and unemployment so you will have a income.

Contact the banks and morgage companies and see if you can just pay the minum for a few months.....they will work if you are willing to stay positive.

Cut out those thing not needed .....cable, extra channels, lower your heating bill and electric, cut out the phone land line thing like that.

O-trap you have time to re group.

I have done this with a family member and nothing was lost and they are better now than before.......takes time and effort and creatativity.

What can you do on your own ....skill or special interest create your own employment.

Example: This guy came the office out of work. Ask if anyone needed their care detailed. He had his car and showed what he could do. The car was wonderful. How much $50.00 cash how long 2 hours where ( his house) he would leave his car and idenification and driver id..
Take your car and bring it back. Crazy but I did it
Wonderful job everything was great tires, inside, outside great job.
That day he did my car and two others .....$150.00 that day
Next day he did two SUV $70.00 each $140.00
This guy has done that I know 3 or 4 other business in our area....

Collecting unemployment and extra cash ....wrong Ok but a working making a differents for himself to keep living and building a business .


Be creative in looking for a job apply for things that are not in your area but could be close or you think you could do
Gray matter is important...

go back to basics, simplify your living and biuld up from there....

You'll be OK
Nov 19, 2009 1:58pm
F

Footwedge

Senior Member

9,265 posts
Nov 19, 2009 2:07 PM
Otrap....You have mail.
Nov 19, 2009 2:07pm
C

Con_Alma

Senior Member

12,198 posts
Nov 19, 2009 2:14 PM
"...go back to basics, simplify your living and build up from there...."

From what I've seen a lot of people should consider this for many reasons...even those that are employed.
Nov 19, 2009 2:14pm