OT: the good news, and the bad news

[lastexit99]

Just a short little story...

It's been awhile since I've done one of these...and this promises to
be quite a roller coaster ride.

I have been waiting for the right time to spring this one on whats
left of the newsgroup...so here goes...I am going to be dad. For a
million dollars I couldn't have taken the smile off my face while
listening to my babies heartbeat at the ultrasound, and if it is
possible my wife is even happier than I am, although I'll never tell
her that. Both of our parents are old pros at the whole grandparent
thing, but they also couldn't be happier. So while plans are
constantly being made for how life will change, I know I no idea what
I am in for, but am ready for it all...

...except that I lost my job today. The economy has ravaged the
company that I work for, work for until next Thursday. With relief
for the constant down turn in the market always being a little too far
away on the horizon, the company has limped on for years. Finally, it
seems, enough was enough. I am not alone in my situation...several
other employees got their "walking papers" today. I have not been
jobless, since the day I got my first job. I do not plan on staying
that way for long. It seems I am embarking on two new roads
simultaneously...wish me luck.

[Chris (CT)]

Post by lastexit99
Just a short little story...
It's been awhile since I've done one of these...and this promises to
be quite a roller coaster ride.
I have been waiting for the right time to spring this one on whats
left of the newsgroup...so here goes...I am going to be dad.  For a
million dollars I couldn't have taken the smile off my face while
listening to my babies heartbeat at the ultrasound, and if it is
possible my wife is even happier than I am, although I'll never tell
her that.  Both of our parents are old pros at the whole grandparent
thing, but they also couldn't be happier.  So while plans are
constantly being made for how life will change, I know I no idea what
I am in for, but am ready for it all...
...except that I lost my job today.  The economy has ravaged the
company that I work for, work for until next Thursday.  With relief
for the constant down turn in the market always being a little too far
away on the horizon, the company has limped on for years.  Finally, it
seems, enough was enough.  I am not alone in my situation...several
other employees got their "walking papers" today.  I have not been
jobless, since the day I got my first job.  I do not plan on staying
that way for long.  It seems I am embarking on two new roads
simultaneously...wish me luck.

Wow...that is a roller coaster ride. I can't imagine having the
euphoric feeling of
knowing you are going to be a father, then get the pink slip.

But from your many posts on here through the years, I think you have a
good head
on your shoulders, great support from your family and friends, and
will be on your feet
in no time (concering your job. You'll ALWAYS be on your feet when
the baby arrives!)

--Chris

[lastexit99]

Post by lastexit99
Just a short little story...
It's been awhile since I've done one of these...and this promises to
be quite a roller coaster ride.
I have been waiting for the right time to spring this one on whats
left of the newsgroup...so here goes...I am going to be dad.  For a
million dollars I couldn't have taken the smile off my face while
listening to my babies heartbeat at the ultrasound, and if it is
possible my wife is even happier than I am, although I'll never tell
her that.  Both of our parents are old pros at the whole grandparent
thing, but they also couldn't be happier.  So while plans are
constantly being made for how life will change, I know I no idea what
I am in for, but am ready for it all...
...except that I lost my job today.  The economy has ravaged the
company that I work for, work for until next Thursday.  With relief
for the constant down turn in the market always being a little too far
away on the horizon, the company has limped on for years.  Finally, it
seems, enough was enough.  I am not alone in my situation...several
other employees got their "walking papers" today.  I have not been
jobless, since the day I got my first job.  I do not plan on staying
that way for long.  It seems I am embarking on two new roads
simultaneously...wish me luck.

Wow...that is a roller coaster ride.  I can't imagine having the
euphoric feeling of
knowing you are going to be a father, then get the pink slip.
But from your many posts on here through the years, I think you have a
good head
on your shoulders, great support from your family and friends, and
will be on your feet
in no time (concering your job.  You'll ALWAYS be on your feet when
the baby arrives!)
--Chris- Hide quoted text -
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My head has been swimming ever since the news dropped. The other
"interesting" thing is that I am working next week until Thursday.
Today has been the strangest day...Sort of like being in a dream like
state. Walkng around doing the same routine every day that I have
been doing fro years...now for the last time. SO weird.

Your last statement made me laugh.

[Chris (CT)]

Post by lastexit99
Just a short little story...
It's been awhile since I've done one of these...and this promises to
be quite a roller coaster ride.
I have been waiting for the right time to spring this one on whats
left of the newsgroup...so here goes...I am going to be dad.  For a
million dollars I couldn't have taken the smile off my face while
listening to my babies heartbeat at the ultrasound, and if it is
possible my wife is even happier than I am, although I'll never tell
her that.  Both of our parents are old pros at the whole grandparent
thing, but they also couldn't be happier.  So while plans are
constantly being made for how life will change, I know I no idea what
I am in for, but am ready for it all...
...except that I lost my job today.  The economy has ravaged the
company that I work for, work for until next Thursday.  With relief
for the constant down turn in the market always being a little too far
away on the horizon, the company has limped on for years.  Finally, it
seems, enough was enough.  I am not alone in my situation...several
other employees got their "walking papers" today.  I have not been
jobless, since the day I got my first job.  I do not plan on staying
that way for long.  It seems I am embarking on two new roads
simultaneously...wish me luck.

Wow...that is a roller coaster ride.  I can't imagine having the
euphoric feeling of
knowing you are going to be a father, then get the pink slip.
But from your many posts on here through the years, I think you have a
good head
on your shoulders, great support from your family and friends, and
will be on your feet
in no time (concering your job.  You'll ALWAYS be on your feet when
the baby arrives!)
--Chris- Hide quoted text -
- Show quoted text -

My head has been swimming ever since the news dropped.  The other
"interesting" thing is that I am working next week until Thursday.
Today has been the strangest day...Sort of like being in a dream like
state.  Walkng around doing the same routine every day that I have
been doing fro years...now for the last time.  SO weird.
Your last statement made me laugh.

Yeah, when I left my full time job in 2008 to start full time at my
part-time job (does that make sense??)
it felt really weird being there on the last night. Everyone else
still were doing their jobs, and it was just
another thursday night for them. But for me, I was doing each of my
jobs for the last time. It's that
dream-like state you mentioned.

Yes, take it from me, with a 4 year old daughter. They will totally
change your life.......for the better. :)
Though some days you'll wonder. ;)

How is the market for the type of work you do? I'm hoping you find
something quick.

--Chris

[lastexit99]

Post by Chris (CT)

Post by lastexit99
Just a short little story...
It's been awhile since I've done one of these...and this promises to
be quite a roller coaster ride.
I have been waiting for the right time to spring this one on whats
left of the newsgroup...so here goes...I am going to be dad.  For a
million dollars I couldn't have taken the smile off my face while
listening to my babies heartbeat at the ultrasound, and if it is
possible my wife is even happier than I am, although I'll never tell
her that.  Both of our parents are old pros at the whole grandparent
thing, but they also couldn't be happier.  So while plans are
constantly being made for how life will change, I know I no idea what
I am in for, but am ready for it all...
...except that I lost my job today.  The economy has ravaged the
company that I work for, work for until next Thursday.  With relief
for the constant down turn in the market always being a little too far
away on the horizon, the company has limped on for years.  Finally, it
seems, enough was enough.  I am not alone in my situation...several
other employees got their "walking papers" today.  I have not been
jobless, since the day I got my first job.  I do not plan on staying
that way for long.  It seems I am embarking on two new roads
simultaneously...wish me luck.

Wow...that is a roller coaster ride.  I can't imagine having the
euphoric feeling of
knowing you are going to be a father, then get the pink slip.
But from your many posts on here through the years, I think you have a
good head
on your shoulders, great support from your family and friends, and
will be on your feet
in no time (concering your job.  You'll ALWAYS be on your feet when
the baby arrives!)
--Chris- Hide quoted text -
- Show quoted text -

My head has been swimming ever since the news dropped.  The other
"interesting" thing is that I am working next week until Thursday.
Today has been the strangest day...Sort of like being in a dream like
state.  Walkng around doing the same routine every day that I have
been doing fro years...now for the last time.  SO weird.
Your last statement made me laugh.

Yeah, when I left my full time job in 2008 to start full time at my
part-time job (does that make sense??)
it felt really weird being there on the last night.  Everyone else
still were doing their jobs, and it was just
another thursday night for them.  But for me, I was doing each of my
jobs for the last time.  It's that
dream-like state you mentioned.
Yes, take it from me, with a 4 year old daughter.  They will totally
change your life.......for the better. :)
Though some days you'll wonder. ;)
How is the market for the type of work you do?  I'm hoping you find
something quick.
--Chris- Hide quoted text -
- Show quoted text -

The industry that I worked for specifically is terrible. It has been
inthe shitter for like 5 - 6 years. The good news though is that my
primary expertise is pretty universal. So I don't have to just look
for work in the same industry. I am more of a computer tech kind of
guy, so hopefully that will make it somewhat easier.

[Evolution]

Post by lastexit99
Just a short little story...
It's been awhile since I've done one of these...and this promises to
be quite a roller coaster ride.
I have been waiting for the right time to spring this one on whats
left of the newsgroup...so here goes...I am going to be dad. For a
million dollars I couldn't have taken the smile off my face while
listening to my babies heartbeat at the ultrasound, and if it is
possible my wife is even happier than I am, although I'll never tell
her that. Both of our parents are old pros at the whole grandparent
thing, but they also couldn't be happier. So while plans are
constantly being made for how life will change, I know I no idea what
I am in for, but am ready for it all...
...except that I lost my job today. The economy has ravaged the
company that I work for, work for until next Thursday. With relief
for the constant down turn in the market always being a little too far
away on the horizon, the company has limped on for years. Finally, it
seems, enough was enough. I am not alone in my situation...several
other employees got their "walking papers" today. I have not been
jobless, since the day I got my first job. I do not plan on staying
that way for long. It seems I am embarking on two new roads
simultaneously...wish me luck.

Wow! Congratulations! Don't think of this as an ending, but as an
opportunity! Move on and upward, and may both your career and your new
baby open up the world for you.