Downsized - Again

[tulip]

(((Dar)))
You are NOT a loser! Your post actually ended up pretty positive--I can tell you have a positive outlook and attitude, even in the face of challenges. That's worth more than any resume can reflect.

I work from home, too, and I can tell you, it is really terrific. Challenging, yes, but I won't trade it for a cubicle job unless I absolutely have to. So far, so good. I am a consultant to non-profit organizations. I do alot of grant writing and project management. It's possible to do from home with minimal equipment.

The challenges include no admin help (not that I had any at my old position anyways, so it's not really an issue), no IT help--I AM the IT department, and I'm no IT person but I figure it out, being disciplined and sticking to a schedule. That's the only way I can do it, although some people don't need schedules.

I don't know anything about your field, but if you have questions about working from home, feel free to send me a PM.

This could be a GOOD thing, but I know it's so hard when it happens! Keep smiling and looking forward.

[mtbdarby]

Thanks Tulip!
I am a planner which showed up because my first reaction was to move up all my dr. appts. Once I told them the situation, they got me in for my thyroid labs, thyroid u/s and mammogram today. For dessert I met my gf for a couple margauritas

I was working from home for this job which was a first for me. I've kinda gotten used to it so I'd like to keep doing it if I can. I'll give it my best shot!

[arielmoon]

(((Dar)))

[Blueberry]

Ugh - I'm so sorry Dar. It's definitely NOT you - what the others have said is great advice - you have a great attitude, and I'm sure that will come through as you start looking for a new job. Sometimes employers just suck.

[Mr. Bloom]

There's a lot of this going around...this is the second phase...but this too will pass.

I'm really sorry you're confronted by this.

[Pax]

((((Dar)))) That well and truly sucks! So sorry to hear you're having to deal with this again.

[Lise]

So sorry to hear it, Dar. My dear fiancee is in the same boat. He's been unemployed for 4 months, with no prospects on the horizon. We decided to get engaged anyway and plan a small wedding, because we were feeling held hostage to the economy. It's cold comfort to know that many others are in the same boat, but it is *some* comfort (to me, at least). When I feel anxious or angry about it, I remind myself that many people all over the world are feeling the same way, through no "fault" of their own.

I'm sure you're great at what you do. So is John. You weren't fired for incompetence, just for lack of $$ to keep paying you. There will be up and down days. But hang in there and enjoy the up days. One thing that's guaranteed is change. (((Dar)))