OT - being laid off

[RazCarver]

I know people are being laid-off everywhere. I've worked here 27 years. I don't know how I'll find another job when I can't stand long, walk far or lift. walking into a job interview with a can and looking drunk should be interesting. right now I have fear, of the unknown, of having to put my little dog down, of where i'll live. I also know to only do the next right thing and good orderly direction. Change happens.

finding out this morning that my job will end on june 30th, I think I've handled everything well. but fear is there and starting to get to me. knowing something isn't always enough to calm the fear. I just needed to share that with you, as I know you will understand my concerns in finding another job with these physical limitations.

thanks for letting me share.
Raz

[LMonty]

i don't know if you feel this way-but for many folks, losing a job, especially one you have had so long-well, you have every right to grieve it's loss it takes time to process through that. its just like the loss of a friend. anger is one of the feelings that can go along with it too.
anxiety about the future is perfectly normal.

and you may also feel the loss of coworkers, especially the ones you feel close to. that hurts. and its normal to start to feel lonely for awhile at some point in that process.

please know that you aren't alone. you matter and we are here for you. reach out to others in real life too. not all will understand or help. some will.

you matter. you are more important than just your job.

[Sumanadevii]

I wasn't able to type much last week but did read posts.  I just want you to know I am thinking of you.  Stress really isn't something anyone needs.  Add MS to the picture and it is overwhelming.  I am so sorry you are facing this.  

There is an old Japanese Proverb "Fall seven times, stand up eight"....Does that describe this monster for us?

Sumana

[RazCarver]

thanks y'all. JJ that is a good question am looking now. there is or was a vocational rehab, they pay for training but I don't know about jobs. will check that out too. unless state has cut it too.

I am having an MRI of brain and cspine on the 23rd and neuro appt on the 27th. going to ask if he will give me a script for 3 months of flexerile while my insurance is good. hopefully insurance will cover it.

I got me a phone - no contract so will have it. somehow will keep it because I have to. and need to get some dress pants and can maybe find them at goodwill. so am take steps, maybe baby steps but trying to follow good orderly direction. :)

thanks as always for listening.
Raz

[supermum_ms]

I dont think anyone would take loosing their job after 27 years very well, and thats without even thinking of the future work prospects. It is a loss of epic proportions, it will be wounding to you in ways that cut deeper than deep and I am so so sorry this has happened to you!

I'm not sure if you have the same thing in your country, but here we have employment agentcies that are specifically for people with a disability, any type of disability or injury that needs accomodating. They focus on your strengths and help you retrain if something needs updating, they also find you jobs that match your skills with companies that are already open to people with a disability. Do you have something similar that could help you?

HUGS............JJ

[Lulu54]

Raz, you have enough change in your life without adding on this one.  I'm so sorry you are facing unemployment.  I have no grand words to share other than take it one day at a time as it comes.  

best, Lulu

[Sarahsmom46]

It is certainly human to feel sad about losing your job.  No one these days has excaped this experience whether it has happened to us personally or we have a family member or friend who has been hit by this economic nightmare.  It is even harder when you think about trying to compete for a new job while living with a chronic illness.  

Be sad for awhile then jump back in the saddle again and start looking.  While you are looking, do everything you need to do physically and mentally to get yourself as strong as you can.  Walking in with a cane isn't a show stopper.  I know.  I work in HR and have seen plenty of people come in for interviews with a cane and even a walker one time.  They will definitely see the cane, but if you can quickly draw their attention away by being professional and well prepared.  I know this from not only a professional perspective, but also a personal perspective.  I walked in with a cane because that is what I had to do.  I really grappled with how to handle the whole cane issue and it turned out to not be as big a deal to the prospective employer as it was to me.  

I am sorry that this has happened and if I can be of any help, please let me know.  

Julie

[rendean]

Raz,

I am sorry to hear about your job loss. I know firsthand how it feels. In fact my last day of work was on June 30 several years ago.

You sound like you have some handle on the fact that change happens and we cannot stop it but it is often accompanied by fear of the unknown. You just need to figure out your next step. Your emotions I am sure are running deep especially with the need to put your little dog down and not knowing where your next job will be.

There is no real solution except to wake up each morning and tell yourself you can make it through today. Take it one day at a time. Thinking globally will be too much to handle, at least for me.

Come here and vent or to  look for encouragement or a listening ear.

Wishing you success in your new job hunt; one day at a time.

Ren