TheYeti

I have worked at the same company all my adult life. Literally- I was 17 when I started in the mailroom and have worked for several different departments from customer service to my current role as a data analyst. Now after what will be 19 years (July 2nd) I will no longer have a job as of November 15th 2009. I am so numb right now; I really don’t know what I feel. I’m scared, angry and sad all at once and can not turn to my old friend food.

When I came home yesterday I just sat on the couch and thought I want a Whooper or a bacon cheeseburger. I decided to go to the gym to work out the frustrations. I then just found myself sore and numb. I keep hearing from people how this will be a blessing in disguise. All I can think about is how hard it will be to find any job, let alone one that pays as well as this one did. I have my kids, my wife and a new house to take care of. Suddenly just being fat seems like a small problem and the weight I have lost seems so insignificant.

I don’t think I am asking for answers I am just trying to vent. I know there are no answers and nothing anyone can say to make me feel better. Today I would settle for just feeling something- anything but numb.

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William C. Kearns- Amarillo, Texas

GBS Surgery 2/16/09

Max/current/Goal
385/ 246.6 / 200

Jeanie

WOW I'm sorry to hear that. I've been at my job for 13 & with the economy you never know. I hope that you are able to find a job soon. Start looking now, and if something comes along snag it RIGHT away!

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Lap Dr. Callery
July 7, 2004
Savanna Annmarie was born on 10/14/2008

poet_kelly

Oh, I'm sorry. I don't have any advice to offer, but I hope things work out for you.

Kelly

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RNY 11/4/08

surgery/current/goal
270/147/130

Ms. Readytobehealthy

I am so sorry that you are losing your job and I know how tough it is out there. You have done so well on your weight loss and I will pray that you will get a job real soon. Good Luck!!

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"Made it to Twoterville on 10/22/2009"

Christmas

Mandalagirl

I can relate..but not on the same job for that many years. But it sucks no matter what. It is scary, starting over again. I'm glad I did even though it was a long and hard process. Like everything else in my life...nothing came easy

I have you in my thoughts ((((((((((hugs)))))))))))

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Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated.


Elaina

Surgery Date: 10/17/08
Weight before fun milk diet: 334
Current Weight 214
Century Club 4/20/09

Next Stop: Onederland!

Snow-Belle

How horrible.....especially after 17 years...

Are they offering any kind of severence package? Are you eligible for any re-training? Is the company itself closing down or re-locating?

Your mind is pretty numb right now....and pretty soon you will go through the whole roller coaster of emotions...denial, anger, fear, etc....

I know it's cold-comfort but at least you got a few months notice to start planning....

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~Michele

Surgery 10/07/08
Highest-at start of 10 day pre surgery liquid diet / Day of Surgery / Current / Goal
280 / 267 / 142 / 125

ONDERLAND March 15, 2009

Use it UP, Wear it OUT, Make it DO or Do WITHOUT.*
*(popular saying during the great depression)

Weight Loss so Far= 138 Pounds
Goal #1 -Weigh 195 -REACHED on April 3, 2009
Goal #2 -Weigh 180 -(Century Club)- May 15, 2009
Goal #3 -Weigh 150 -October 1, 2009
Goal #4 -Weigh 140

Julia_N

I know exactly how you feel. I was laid off in August 07 after 23 years with my newspaper. I'm the sole breadwinner and I was devastated at first. I was very lucky that I got a severance package that tided us over. Unemployment checks didn't even cover the mortgage. But, I had a new, much better job 5 months later. One thing you have going for you is that you've got a lot of warning -- I had to leave the building that day and no one in management thought to lay in a supply of boxes for all the layoffs.

It feels like your world ended, but I'm am so happy I got out when I did. Journalism is imploding and I got the last good job. Polish up your resume, hit the online job sites, and get ready for a new job. Hit up anyone you know at other companies. Find sites that post jobs in your field.

Good luck!

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Julia
I'm banded!

My will power is great ... the won't power needs work!

SweetSouthern

I'm so sorry. I know scary that is! Just stay positive and keep pushing forward. You WILL make it and succeed. There is a plan for you...just gotta find it.

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RIXterra

I feel for ya. I just got laid off from my job that I was at for 12 years.

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Gene
Heaviest weight: (Nov. 25, 2008) 426.8 lbs.
Surgury release weight: (June 6,2009) 416.8
Current weight: (November 14,2009) 284.0 lbs.
Goal weight: 200 - 225 lbs.
Height: 6.0'
Age: 36


Surgery done!! And now sitting on the losers bench.

Crimson Kittie

I'm sorry to hear that Yeti (((((hugs))))))