tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31107400.post8588344639684463675..comments2024-01-07T19:55:48.622-08:00Comments on Northwest Ladybug: Jobless in SeattleCarolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07918419288660146429noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31107400.post-63628023751502812582007-04-16T05:59:00.000-07:002007-04-16T05:59:00.000-07:00I'm so sorry about this, Carol. But yes, maybe now...I'm so sorry about this, Carol. But yes, maybe now's the time to take some more ME time. Hey, if you write a novel, I'll buy it. :-)christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15991148606497381478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31107400.post-51053066339152015072007-04-15T17:39:00.000-07:002007-04-15T17:39:00.000-07:00I don't normally do the post-a-comment-in-response...I don't normally do the post-a-comment-in-response-to-comments thing on my blog (though I like the idea), but in this case...<BR/><BR/>Thanks to everyone for your support! It means a great deal to me! (This stuff is hell on one's self esteem.) I have decided to really focus now on what I love (kids, media, education) and what I do well (product management and team building). I'll probably also hire a career counselor as well as have my resume and online materials re-focused to reflect "a new me." So yeah, I am determined to explore the view from the window that the slammed door opened.<BR/><BR/>Thanks again, all!<BR/><BR/>CarolCarolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07918419288660146429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31107400.post-51267818376013762712007-04-15T15:48:00.000-07:002007-04-15T15:48:00.000-07:00It is a shame we have to work. It is often the las...It is a shame we have to work. It is often the last thing we would choose to do. I love your idea of going off for several months and doing something completely different. Very few of us have that option (as you say, kids have to go to college, etc.). But I will tell you something. I have seen people lose jobs, be devastated by the turn of events, then do something else, maybe not earn the same money or whatever, but being totally fulfilled and turning a bad thing into a wonderful thing!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31107400.post-73096806879510160352007-04-14T07:05:00.000-07:002007-04-14T07:05:00.000-07:00Go girl! There are great things ahead for you...Go girl! There are great things ahead for you...vailianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04911974253576667616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31107400.post-79278416256882481522007-04-14T03:20:00.000-07:002007-04-14T03:20:00.000-07:00I'm so sorry to read this, Carol! I agree with Di...I'm so sorry to read this, Carol! I agree with Dixie-- it seems really unfair! <BR/><BR/>You were so inspired by this job and the experience, however-- am hoping it points you along the way to the next big adventure!Betsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05451957392894462983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31107400.post-90846337447518660822007-04-13T15:51:00.000-07:002007-04-13T15:51:00.000-07:00Carol, I'm so sorry. It all seems so unfair. You...Carol, I'm so sorry. It all seems so unfair. You hire them a great staff and it ends up with you having to leave.<BR/><BR/>But I admire your attitude and I hope it brings you to a place you really want to be where your talents can shine.Dixiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03051120501450103612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31107400.post-671343492590762202007-04-13T10:58:00.000-07:002007-04-13T10:58:00.000-07:00Ah, I'm sorry, Ladybug. There goes your great view...Ah, I'm sorry, Ladybug. There goes your great view. It sucks to have a job you were happy with taken away so soon.<BR/><BR/>The problem here, as I see it, isn't with you or what you want, but with the poition. The self-assessment you made going into this job is still valid. Something creative, something to do with education. And now you have some more HR skills to add to the resume! You have grown in a short time.<BR/><BR/>Are you going to get a good reference from this place? I don't see why not, as they let you go through poor planning on their part, not anything on your part.<BR/><BR/>You should ask them if they know of any jobs or postions going you'd be suited for.blackcraghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11562032414744991149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31107400.post-49133533395974673842007-04-13T10:53:00.000-07:002007-04-13T10:53:00.000-07:00Yes, it is an opportunity to be free and to really...Yes, it is an opportunity to be free and to really do what you'd like to do.<BR/><BR/>But still I can't believe that the organization you worked for didn't appreciate your terrific energy and dedication. It's shocking to me really and I'm sure that it's very emotional for you. Why couldn't you have been the one hired for one of the permanent positions!?<BR/><BR/>Then again, my husband, who retired in January, realizes now how all-consuming his job was and how many years flew by with his not having much time to do things he really enjoys doing.<BR/><BR/>Well, here's to your next adventure, whatever it is!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com