Lost my job today

[Neodavid]

New company bought our call center, they don't like how much money I was getting paid. Can't blame them, for my town it was way too much, but you get used to the cash.

Looked up unemployment, don't know how they figure a guy could live even a month on that. Doesn't cover even my house and food. Max bene is $329 a week! My house, insurance, etc., is $1000. Sheesh, that's bad figuring on their part. Should be 2/3 of your salary or something useful. I paid in for 24 years solid... hello? Where is all that money? (grin)

Anyway, it was funny, cause last night all of a sudden I had this fear of losing my job. I sat down and just felt BAD, because I couldn't believe I'd sunk so low in my walk with God that I feared something on this earth.

So I sat down and really talked to God and told him this sucked, that I was sorry, and even embarrased about it. He showed up really strong and it got sorted out as best it could. Mostly him comforting me.

How freaky is that, I mean rather, how cool is that, that God always prepares you, and if you listen you can be aware of it.

Anyway, the HR lady was SO nervous when she started to tell me, it didn't take a rocket scientist to see I was being let go. My boss and his boss were online, and I said, "did I do something wrong?", and they said, no, you got raises cause everything was fine, but we aren't in your town anymore now that the other company bought that call center.

So at least I get 6 weeks severance, if I obey their rules (which probably amount to "Don't cause us any trouble").

This is weird, cause last time I left a job, it was cause God told me too, and the same day, without me looking for one, I got this one, which paid 55% more money, and about half the work. This time, it wasn't my choice, so it's different somehow.

I'm glad I paid my gym membership in advance (grin) for 3 months. Getting lazy now would be too easy, cause it would cost money to work out, you know? So I'm glad for that.

VDC, 11, and all the guys who are into God, appreciate your prayers about the future. All the rest, thanks for any good thoughts. Whether you call it love or God, it's all the same to me.


David

 

[garyzilla]

I guess I am not one of those people that walk with God . Anyways Neodavid, I might not always agree with you, but to lose your job still sucks. But you are right God does have something for you, and will work it out for His glory! Yes, I will be praying for ya!

-Pastor

 

[moralanimal]

Keep your head up brother, it is just a matter of time before you find another job. You have a soid work history and I am sure you must have good reviews if you were getting raises- you will get another job. I am not sure what you do- call center??? Maybe if you post the line of work you are in some here will have a connection to help you out. Take care and stay positive!!!!!!!!!!

 

[THL]

You have a great attitude David. My guess is that you'll get through
all this just fine.

 

[Meat Train]

Well, you have God on your side-- but maybe we could all help by sending you a dollar from each of us-- enough for groceries (if ALL members send in).

Yeah-- that doesn't seem like such a good plan though now that I have thought it through.

 

[Neodavid]

I said everyone who is into God cause I couldn't possibly mention all the bro's here who are.

Put it this way man, whatever one believes is right or wrong (our disagreements), who cares as long as there is love.

I don't want to be bumping this thread, so let me just say here, thanks guys. All for one, and one for all.

I guess I am not one of those people that walk with God . Anyways Neodavid, I might not always agree with you, but to lose your job still sucks. But you are right God does have something for you, and will work it out for His glory! Yes, I will be praying for ya!

-Pastor

 

[ramboj70]

I said everyone who is into God cause I couldn't possibly mention all the bro's here who are.

Put it this way man, whatever one believes is right or wrong (our disagreements), who cares as long as there is love.

I don't want to be bumping this thread, so let me just say here, thanks guys. All for one, and one for all.

guess what I say about the firing part, it fucking stinks brother, I feel for you, in this day its hard enough to make a buck, I do beleive in god and I think he will guide you in the direction you need to go, If it was me being fired I would of blew off the deep end and probably open my big mouth so your the man for keeping cool, just look for that job and get yourself back together, good luck and god bless

 

[Neodavid]

Thanks for the kind thoughts bro.

This is also where I admit I'm an idiot in edit, meant to pm you. (sheesh)

guess what I say about the firing part, it fucking stinks brother, I feel for you, in this day its hard enough to make a buck, I do beleive in god and I think he will guide you in the direction you need to go, If it was me being fired I would of blew off the deep end and probably open my big mouth so your the man for keeping cool, just look for that job and get yourself back together, good luck and god bless

 

[conan]

maybe you could borrow some money from god.....or crash at his pad for a while.....

 

[Neodavid]

Been doing it all my life dude, you are too. The only difference is, I know it and am grateful. Without faith it all sounds like bullshit. Sorry about that man.

maybe you could borrow some money from god.....or crash at his pad for a while.....

 

[garyzilla]

Been doing it all my life dude, you are too. The only difference is, I know it and am grateful. Without faith it all sounds like bullshit. Sorry about that man.

Amen, David!

 

[thick]

sorry to hear of your misfortune. You have a good outlook and I am sure things will work out in a good way. Take care

 

[esco]

sorry to hear of the job loss ... i hope everything works out

 

[Manuel_Hung]

Lost my job several years ago and got all freaked out....But my bud summed it up perfect...."It ain't cancer my man"....have faith and the rest will follow!

 

[Grizzly]

Maybe I should get into this god thing. Apparently, it's as good as whiskey flavored crack because you're in WAAAAYYY too good of a mood after getting fired. Hope it works out for you.

 

[Peace Division]

Keep the faith, for God's plans are not our own. He knows what's best for you and He will guide you there. Peace and continue to keep your head up bro!

 

[ramboj70]

Maybe I should get into this god thing. Apparently, it's as good as whiskey flavored crack because you're in WAAAAYYY too good of a mood after getting fired. Hope it works out for you.

I am with you big grizz I need to get with the god deal, nothing has been going my way and I sure could use a little guidence in me life. I do bealeve in god, I just think one should not advertise him like all the time, once a week is cool but everything you do and say. even the duds that come to your door asking you to join, or even the nuts that stand out on the street curb with a sign saying praise the lord. but anyway I think I might start going to church, what do i have to loose but one hour, good luck my brothers and god bless me

 

[Neodavid]

LMAO...

Good one.

It helps that it wasn't really fired though, you know? Nothing personal with the company that had to let me go (the center got bought).

Of course, the guy who is the president of the new company, used to be a consultant visiting our center. I have no animosity towards anyone, but I recognised an asshole immediately. He was demanding and took things personally. Worse, he kept touching me. I don't like to be touched by guys who put on a show, no real heart there...

I get times of struggling a little bit, mostly when I wonder what I could have done, or what I did wrong. But that's all just my ego, and my fears. Reality in my heart tells me God is in control, and everything is by grace. He's done so many miracles and weird things... 5 years ago he told me to quit Cray research, so I did, and the same day, I got this job, which paid 55% more.

So it's a pain not knowing what will happen, but then I have to live by faith for real, rather than in theory. I've had 5 years almost, of a white picket fence of ease concerning finances. Makes your faith lazy I think.

You never know what you are made of until the rubber meets the road. That's a scary thing, those pop quizzes of life (grin).

Maybe I should get into this god thing. Apparently, it's as good as whiskey flavored crack because you're in WAAAAYYY too good of a mood after getting fired. Hope it works out for you.

 

[Neodavid]

I'm going to get in big trouble for this, but God isn't in the church. He's with you every moment of every day, and all you have to do is start talking to him, and watching what happens.

When you realize that everything that happens is orchestrated by God, and he's trying to have a relationship with you, WEIRD things start to happen. COOL things, beyond what you can imagine.

Little coincidences that will mean nothing to others, will speak volumes to you, because you know what it means. You will recognize the miracle of coincidence, and see that it happens over and over and over again, in undeniable ways.

Seek and you will find. I promise you, if you seek God, you will find him, if you seek him with all of your heart. I mean, he's in love with you, so much he sent Jesus to die for you so you didn't have to pay for your sins. He's pretty cool, the best Dad in the universe. Gives you perfect freedom to fuck up, and is always waiting to talk to you.

Church is tied to religion in my mind, a non-personal relationship with God where you seek men to find God. Then you get that fake talking and selling God all the time. I hate that. I hate anything fake, that makes me not act like me.

I'm not against church. I'm against the church taking God's place, putting rules up as a way to be close to God. Bullshit... God is in love with you, all you have to do is open up your heart and start sharing things with him.

Course if you don't listen back, it screws up a bit, but he loves us trying and has infinite patience.

God bless man

I am with you big grizz I need to get with the god deal, nothing has been going my way and I sure could use a little guidence in me life. I do bealeve in god, I just think one should not advertise him like all the time, once a week is cool but everything you do and say. even the duds that come to your door asking you to join, or even the nuts that stand out on the street curb with a sign saying praise the lord. but anyway I think I might start going to church, what do i have to loose but one hour, good luck my brothers and god bless me

 

[dolfe1]

You have to start somewhere and the church is a great place rambo.