OH NO! It's happening to me now
The downward spiral
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As I was sitting here reading blogs, laughing at some of the funny ones, agreeing with some, trying to find agreement with others, and generally having a good time on vacation. My phone RANG!
It was my wife, it wasn't good news, or was it?
It seems that the large major national insurance company she works for, in their downsizing has decided to close her office here. My first thought was "not good Cap."
My next thought was to recent posts I'd read concerning somewhat simular circumstances other persons are going through.
Let me say that this is a minor setback. But a setback none the less that would invite catastrophy on some individuals, no sarcasim intented.
I look at this as an opportunity for something better. Sure I have to deal with her comming home depressed after loseing a job she's had for 14yrs now. Take inventory, in case some liqudation of assets (toys) has to come about. I haven't rode my Harley in 3 months anyway. You know the drill.
But I can't help but be optimistic about this one. She's been complaining about her workload now since other downsizes have taken place, and putting up with a little depression is nothing compared to listening to that let me tell you.
It's gonna be tough though, but my Dad, football coach, and Martial Arts instructor all told me, "what don't kill you makes you stronger."
Some how lying there bleeding though, that little bit of wisdom didn't always sink in, but I always remembered it.
Other famous bits of wisdom are comming to mind now:
"they can't eat you"
"s*** happens"
My Mom's favoite, "things always happen for the best" : )
The list goes on. I gotta deal with this now, but thats fine, solving problems and making decissions in the heat of battle is what I am paid and trained to do.
Two other quotes come to mind after this bit of news, both I have said though to my men:
"You think you got it tough" and, "MAN! THATS GOTTA HURT!"
Humor intented
It was my wife, it wasn't good news, or was it?
It seems that the large major national insurance company she works for, in their downsizing has decided to close her office here. My first thought was "not good Cap."
My next thought was to recent posts I'd read concerning somewhat simular circumstances other persons are going through.
Let me say that this is a minor setback. But a setback none the less that would invite catastrophy on some individuals, no sarcasim intented.
I look at this as an opportunity for something better. Sure I have to deal with her comming home depressed after loseing a job she's had for 14yrs now. Take inventory, in case some liqudation of assets (toys) has to come about. I haven't rode my Harley in 3 months anyway. You know the drill.
But I can't help but be optimistic about this one. She's been complaining about her workload now since other downsizes have taken place, and putting up with a little depression is nothing compared to listening to that let me tell you.
It's gonna be tough though, but my Dad, football coach, and Martial Arts instructor all told me, "what don't kill you makes you stronger."
Some how lying there bleeding though, that little bit of wisdom didn't always sink in, but I always remembered it.
Other famous bits of wisdom are comming to mind now:
"they can't eat you"
"s*** happens"
My Mom's favoite, "things always happen for the best" : )
The list goes on. I gotta deal with this now, but thats fine, solving problems and making decissions in the heat of battle is what I am paid and trained to do.
Two other quotes come to mind after this bit of news, both I have said though to my men:
"You think you got it tough" and, "MAN! THATS GOTTA HURT!"
Humor intented
you knew I wouldn't be able to resist, didn't you?
