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[CapeCodTenor]

As an IT guy, the whole cover letter and no more than a 1 page resume (or 2 if you absolutely must) rule are out the window. Both for when I'm hiring or being hired, the cover letter is almost never used and my resume (and many in IT) are 4-5 pages. When I look at resumes, I look for can the person do the job and a very short resume doesn't give enough detail as to what they've done (from a technical standpoint).

As I said, for me in the IT world...most fields still subscribe to those "rules".

That's interesting, doc. As a non-technical person, I've always subscribed to the 1 page rule for resumes, though at times I would love to include more, but have been told that's a no no.

This. I've recruited about 1000 people in my career between temps and Full timers, and I still remember the ones that were spelt wrong or had bad grammar. A particular highlight was a guy who claimed to be working FT in a restaurant "cocking in the kitchen". Actually, now I think of it, maybe it wasn't a typo.

You can never make a second first impression. I'm sure I've made some doozies in my time that are probably still being talked about to this day.

This is the most British sign off I have seen on here. And I would include all of my posts in that.

I use to end all my posts with that but have gotten away from it. Glad I did it.

Continued well wishes with your search!

Thanks

 

[docsoliday1]

So glad we're not getting snow. We are, however, getting thunderstorms and damaging winds (weather apps' wording) this afternoon.




Thanks for the insight, it really helps. I would like to think I have a good writing style and, though I'm by no means grammar police, grammar. It does, however, give me something to think about.

I'm sure, if you wanted any of us to, we could (well at least I'll say I could) peruse it for you. Bad thing about spell check...people get lazy and don't realize spell check won't catch the one thing that drives me nuts....

your instead of you're. I honestly don't know if it's people don't understand basic grammar or if they're just lazy, but saying your right or your great or your smart is not correct except possibly the first one. I.e. the opposite of your left vs. the opposite of being incorrect.

I often will tell people who mis-use your when it should have been you're "I don't own a great" or "I don't own a smart", but I think you meant "you're", so thank you.

Some others very often misused...
There, their, they're.
Two, too, to.
capital and capitol
it's or its.

No, I'm not an English major or English police, but I'm amazed how often they get used incorrectly.

 

[Captain_Oblivious]

Speaking as some one who does hire on occasion, when I look at a cover letter I'm looking more at how you write than what you write. Typos and glaring grammar errors will probably move you to the bottom of the pile. Your resume is what I look for to see if I want to interview you.

Yes. To me, if you can't be bothered to do a simple spell check and make sure it's written properly, that means you probably will be careless with whatever tasks I assign you, too.

A particular highlight was a guy who claimed to be working FT in a restaurant "cocking in the kitchen".

I don't want to eat there.

We had that yesterday. Sunny... 5 minutes later snowing and we got about 2-3 inches. Then it all melted. And then it snowed again in the evening and accumulated again. I haven't looked outside, since.

2020 is drunk.

FYI, Mark, Doc lives in Florida...

Wait, WHAT??? When did this happen?

We are, however, getting thunderstorms and damaging winds (weather apps' wording) this afternoon.

Us too. Like I said, 2020 is drunk.

 

[CapeCodTenor]

I'm sure, if you wanted any of us to, we could (well at least I'll say I could) peruse it for you. Bad thing about spell check...people get lazy and don't realize spell check won't catch the one thing that drives me nuts....

your instead of you're. I honestly don't know if it's people don't understand basic grammar or if they're just lazy, but saying your right or your great or your smart is not correct except possibly the first one. I.e. the opposite of your left vs. the opposite of being incorrect.

I often will tell people who mis-use your when it should have been you're "I don't own a great" or "I don't own a smart", but I think you meant "you're", so thank you.

Some others very often misused...
There, their, they're.
Two, too, to.
capital and capitol
it's or its.

No, I'm not an English major English police, but I'm amazed how often they get use incorrectly.

I'd love that, shoot me a private message with your email and I'll send you my next cover letter.

Like I said, I'm by no means the grammar police, and I certainly wasn't an English major in college, and I do get things wrong, but I'd like to think I get it right most of the time. And you're correct, most people do get lazy because of spell check.

 

[declansdad]

That's interesting, doc. As a non-technical person, I've always subscribed to the 1 page rule for resumes, though at times I would love to include more, but have been told that's a no no.

Actually I'm not a fan of the one page resume unless you are a student. I want to see enough detail about your work history so that I can determine if you meet the qualifications and so that I can build an interview. Personally I don't need to know about every school you attended either.

 

[Cinderella's Fella]

No, I'm not an English major or English police,...

And I'm not a time cop, but using est instead of edt really bugs me. As in let's meet at 7 pm est, well, as we are in daylight saving time, would that really be 6 edt? I like doing things the KISS method, just say et, it covers both.

 

[pkondz]

but saying your right or your great or your smart is not correct except possibly the first one.

Your right is greater than your left so your great hand might be smarter than your left unless your smart hand is your left one.

Some others very often misused...
There, their, they're.
Two, too, to.
capital and capitol
it's or its.

Their, their. This two shall pass. Its bound too. At least it wood be if it was a capitol idea.

2020 is drunk.

Correct.

And I'm not a time cop, but using est instead of edt really bugs me. As in let's meet at 7 pm est, well, as we are in daylight saving time, would that really be 6 edt? I like doing things the KISS method, just say et, it covers both.

Good to have something that only bugs you for half the year then.

 

[Cinderella's Fella]

Your right is greater than your left so your great hand might be smarter than your left unless your smart hand is your left one.

 

[CapeCodTenor]

Us too. Like I said, 2020 is drunk.

Yes it is. It needs to go back to bed and sleep it off.

 

[Terra Nova guy]

Hey guys, well, it’s been quite a while since I’ve been here. Truth is I’ve been reluctant to come back and write a doom and gloom post, but I miss checking in with you guys. I hope you are all doing OK (no, I didn't read the 20 pages I missed). And this post isn’t particularly cheerful, so please don’t feel obligated to read.

I expect everybody is stressed these days, but I’m certainly feeling that way. Besides the social distancing lock down, I’ve got some other things weighing on my mind.

Some of you may remember that I work in Oil & Gas. Yeah, that’s a pretty scary place to be right now. I have kept working from home over the past few weeks. But I don’t expect to be working much longer. We’ve been told that layoffs are coming and they will be significant. I will be surprised if I survive the cuts.

My wife has been struggling with this whole situation. First, she was laid off from her job earlier this month. She worked in a retail shop and wasn’t making a six figure salary, but it certainly helped. Of course the shop was closed. But in the last week, the owner has hired her back (after the Canadian government announced the emergency wage subsidy for small business) and the shop plans to do on line/pick up sales for now. So that much is good, if a bit uncertain. I have never mentioned before, but she suffers from both depression and anxiety, a bad combination. Therapy and medication has helped over the last couple years. But her anxiety is kicked into overdrive now. She finds it hard going out in public at all, even just a weekly trip to the supermarket. She hasn’t had to go back into the shop yet, but I’m not sure how she is going to be when she has to work there, even if it’s just handing out merchandise at the door.

My oldest daughter is finishing her 2nd year of university online and she’ll be done by the end of the month. She had been offered a summer research job, but that’s a bit up in the air now too. They may have her work form home and do journal research. She’s not interested in that, but I told her if they are going to pay her, just be thankful to have something.

For our youngest daughter, we’ve been trying to keep up with school work at home, but mainly focused on math. To be honest, it’s the only thing I am most concerned about. It’s not been that easy because she has zero interest. I’m just hoping she doesn’t fall too far behind.

Ironically, a couple months ago I was actually thinking of going back to Florida later this year. That won’t be happening for a while, if at all. If I get laid off, I have no idea how long it will be before I’m back on my feet. I have a pretty good job now, but it’s very specialized, so it will be hard to find something else, I expect. I’m afraid the money just won’t be there for any trips.

Sorry about the negative post guys. I really just wanted to come back and touch base. I’m trying to look at the positives, but it’s hard. I’m sure there are people worse off than me. I just feel like the tunnel is pretty dark right now.

 

[wasnotafan]

Hey guys, well, it’s been quite a while since I’ve been here. Truth is I’ve been reluctant to come back and write a doom and gloom post, but I miss checking in with you guys. I hope you are all doing OK (no, I didn't read the 20 pages I missed). And this post isn’t particularly cheerful, so please don’t feel obligated to read.

I expect everybody is stressed these days, but I’m certainly feeling that way. Besides the social distancing lock down, I’ve got some other things weighing on my mind.

Some of you may remember that I work in Oil & Gas. Yeah, that’s a pretty scary place to be right now. I have kept working from home over the past few weeks. But I don’t expect to be working much longer. We’ve been told that layoffs are coming and they will be significant. I will be surprised if I survive the cuts.

My wife has been struggling with this whole situation. First, she was laid off from her job earlier this month. She worked in a retail shop and wasn’t making a six figure salary, but it certainly helped. Of course the shop was closed. But in the last week, the owner has hired her back (after the Canadian government announced the emergency wage subsidy for small business) and the shop plans to do on line/pick up sales for now. So that much is good, if a bit uncertain. I have never mentioned before, but she suffers from both depression and anxiety, a bad combination. Therapy and medication has helped over the last couple years. But her anxiety is kicked into overdrive now. She finds it hard going out in public at all, even just a weekly trip to the supermarket. She hasn’t had to go back into the shop yet, but I’m not sure how she is going to be when she has to work there, even if it’s just handing out merchandise at the door.

My oldest daughter is finishing her 2nd year of university online and she’ll be done by the end of the month. She had been offered a summer research job, but that’s a bit up in the air now too. They may have her work form home and do journal research. She’s not interested in that, but I told her if they are going to pay her, just be thankful to have something.

For our youngest daughter, we’ve been trying to keep up with school work at home, but mainly focused on math. To be honest, it’s the only thing I am most concerned about. It’s not been that easy because she has zero interest. I’m just hoping she doesn’t fall too far behind.

Ironically, a couple months ago I was actually thinking of going back to Florida later this year. That won’t be happening for a while, if at all. If I get laid off, I have no idea how long it will be before I’m back on my feet. I have a pretty good job now, but it’s very specialized, so it will be hard to find something else, I expect. I’m afraid the money just won’t be there for any trips.

Sorry about the negative post guys. I really just wanted to come back and touch base. I’m trying to look at the positives, but it’s hard. I’m sure there are people worse off than me. I just feel like the tunnel is pretty dark right now.

Jeff, welcome back and feel free to vent anytime you want. Sorry to hear about the challenges you and your family are facing right now. I'm sure there are others that are struggling but it doesn't make your struggle any less. I would also encourage your eldest DD to take the job no matter what. I work in academia and can say that there won't be many positions open in the near future so she should take what is offered even if she hates it. As far as the rest, I will be praying that things come together for you all. Be patient with your wife as the combination she is dealing with is difficult enough when times are good.

 

[declansdad]

Hey guys, well, it’s been quite a while since I’ve been here. Truth is I’ve been reluctant to come back and write a doom and gloom post, but I miss checking in with you guys. I hope you are all doing OK (no, I didn't read the 20 pages I missed). And this post isn’t particularly cheerful, so please don’t feel obligated to read.

I expect everybody is stressed these days, but I’m certainly feeling that way. Besides the social distancing lock down, I’ve got some other things weighing on my mind.

Some of you may remember that I work in Oil & Gas. Yeah, that’s a pretty scary place to be right now. I have kept working from home over the past few weeks. But I don’t expect to be working much longer. We’ve been told that layoffs are coming and they will be significant. I will be surprised if I survive the cuts.

My wife has been struggling with this whole situation. First, she was laid off from her job earlier this month. She worked in a retail shop and wasn’t making a six figure salary, but it certainly helped. Of course the shop was closed. But in the last week, the owner has hired her back (after the Canadian government announced the emergency wage subsidy for small business) and the shop plans to do on line/pick up sales for now. So that much is good, if a bit uncertain. I have never mentioned before, but she suffers from both depression and anxiety, a bad combination. Therapy and medication has helped over the last couple years. But her anxiety is kicked into overdrive now. She finds it hard going out in public at all, even just a weekly trip to the supermarket. She hasn’t had to go back into the shop yet, but I’m not sure how she is going to be when she has to work there, even if it’s just handing out merchandise at the door.

My oldest daughter is finishing her 2nd year of university online and she’ll be done by the end of the month. She had been offered a summer research job, but that’s a bit up in the air now too. They may have her work form home and do journal research. She’s not interested in that, but I told her if they are going to pay her, just be thankful to have something.

For our youngest daughter, we’ve been trying to keep up with school work at home, but mainly focused on math. To be honest, it’s the only thing I am most concerned about. It’s not been that easy because she has zero interest. I’m just hoping she doesn’t fall too far behind.

Ironically, a couple months ago I was actually thinking of going back to Florida later this year. That won’t be happening for a while, if at all. If I get laid off, I have no idea how long it will be before I’m back on my feet. I have a pretty good job now, but it’s very specialized, so it will be hard to find something else, I expect. I’m afraid the money just won’t be there for any trips.

Sorry about the negative post guys. I really just wanted to come back and touch base. I’m trying to look at the positives, but it’s hard. I’m sure there are people worse off than me. I just feel like the tunnel is pretty dark right now.

It's good to hear from you Jeff. I hope that things don't turn too bad for you guys in the oil and gas industry, at some point things will start to return to normal. I hope your wife is able to get back to work and feel better. We have our own challenges at times dealing with a close family member with anxiety issues so I can emphasize with you somewhat.

A few of us have started doing Zoom calls just so that we can stay in touch and not go stir crazy. I think there is one tonight and a couple on Saturday as well. They been fun and we've even found a way to add in a game of Cards Against Humanity at the same time. You should join us if you can.

Don't be afraid to reach out if you need someone to listen.

 

[Terra Nova guy]

A few of us have started doing Zoom calls just so that we can stay in touch and not go stir crazy. I think there is one tonight and a couple on Saturday as well. They been fun and we've even found a way to add in a game of Cards Against Humanity at the same time. You should join us if you can.

I have to confess I know nothing about Zoom - is it an app I have to get?
I've noticed a couple Zoom posts on FB - is that the best place to find out when the chats happen and how to join?

 

[docsoliday1]

I have to confess I know nothing about Zoom - is it an app I have to get?
I've noticed a couple Zoom posts on FB - is that the best place to find out when the chats happen and how to join?

First off, sorry to hear about all the struggles. As @wasnotafan said, you're not alone, but that doesn't help any at all. I'll keep you in prayer...specifically the oil & gas industry turns around. Based on the couple of oil/energy stocks I have, keep your chin up...they've rebounded (actually most stocks have) after the initial panic. I can't say for your company in particular, but I know oil companies in general have deep pockets, so hopefully you'll be able to weather the storm.

If you can afford to make it to FL, you can stay at our place free. I'll even feed you. We're 30 minutes from the beach, so even if Disney is still closed, you can enjoy the sunshine and beach.

PM me if you'd like. I don't have your number. I have several of the guys on here, but not you.

Zoom is an app you can install on your computer or on your phone. If your computer doesn't have a webcam or microphone, then phone would be a better option. You then join the meeting with the meeting ID and password given.

 

[docsoliday1]

Hey guys, well, it’s been quite a while since I’ve been here. Truth is I’ve been reluctant to come back and write a doom and gloom post, but I miss checking in with you guys. I hope you are all doing OK (no, I didn't read the 20 pages I missed). And this post isn’t particularly cheerful, so please don’t feel obligated to read.

I expect everybody is stressed these days, but I’m certainly feeling that way. Besides the social distancing lock down, I’ve got some other things weighing on my mind.

Some of you may remember that I work in Oil & Gas. Yeah, that’s a pretty scary place to be right now. I have kept working from home over the past few weeks. But I don’t expect to be working much longer. We’ve been told that layoffs are coming and they will be significant. I will be surprised if I survive the cuts.

My wife has been struggling with this whole situation. First, she was laid off from her job earlier this month. She worked in a retail shop and wasn’t making a six figure salary, but it certainly helped. Of course the shop was closed. But in the last week, the owner has hired her back (after the Canadian government announced the emergency wage subsidy for small business) and the shop plans to do on line/pick up sales for now. So that much is good, if a bit uncertain. I have never mentioned before, but she suffers from both depression and anxiety, a bad combination. Therapy and medication has helped over the last couple years. But her anxiety is kicked into overdrive now. She finds it hard going out in public at all, even just a weekly trip to the supermarket. She hasn’t had to go back into the shop yet, but I’m not sure how she is going to be when she has to work there, even if it’s just handing out merchandise at the door.

My oldest daughter is finishing her 2nd year of university online and she’ll be done by the end of the month. She had been offered a summer research job, but that’s a bit up in the air now too. They may have her work form home and do journal research. She’s not interested in that, but I told her if they are going to pay her, just be thankful to have something.

For our youngest daughter, we’ve been trying to keep up with school work at home, but mainly focused on math. To be honest, it’s the only thing I am most concerned about. It’s not been that easy because she has zero interest. I’m just hoping she doesn’t fall too far behind.

Ironically, a couple months ago I was actually thinking of going back to Florida later this year. That won’t be happening for a while, if at all. If I get laid off, I have no idea how long it will be before I’m back on my feet. I have a pretty good job now, but it’s very specialized, so it will be hard to find something else, I expect. I’m afraid the money just won’t be there for any trips.

Sorry about the negative post guys. I really just wanted to come back and touch base. I’m trying to look at the positives, but it’s hard. I’m sure there are people worse off than me. I just feel like the tunnel is pretty dark right now.

Dagnabbit, I hate when I remember something right AFTER I posted something else.

Try khanacademy.org. They are easily the best site out there for explaining math and doing so in a way that is both easy and desirable to learn. Maybe it will help Katie.

 

[CapeCodTenor]

Hey guys, well, it’s been quite a while since I’ve been here. Truth is I’ve been reluctant to come back and write a doom and gloom post, but I miss checking in with you guys. I hope you are all doing OK (no, I didn't read the 20 pages I missed). And this post isn’t particularly cheerful, so please don’t feel obligated to read.

I expect everybody is stressed these days, but I’m certainly feeling that way. Besides the social distancing lock down, I’ve got some other things weighing on my mind.

Some of you may remember that I work in Oil & Gas. Yeah, that’s a pretty scary place to be right now. I have kept working from home over the past few weeks. But I don’t expect to be working much longer. We’ve been told that layoffs are coming and they will be significant. I will be surprised if I survive the cuts.

My wife has been struggling with this whole situation. First, she was laid off from her job earlier this month. She worked in a retail shop and wasn’t making a six figure salary, but it certainly helped. Of course the shop was closed. But in the last week, the owner has hired her back (after the Canadian government announced the emergency wage subsidy for small business) and the shop plans to do on line/pick up sales for now. So that much is good, if a bit uncertain. I have never mentioned before, but she suffers from both depression and anxiety, a bad combination. Therapy and medication has helped over the last couple years. But her anxiety is kicked into overdrive now. She finds it hard going out in public at all, even just a weekly trip to the supermarket. She hasn’t had to go back into the shop yet, but I’m not sure how she is going to be when she has to work there, even if it’s just handing out merchandise at the door.

My oldest daughter is finishing her 2nd year of university online and she’ll be done by the end of the month. She had been offered a summer research job, but that’s a bit up in the air now too. They may have her work form home and do journal research. She’s not interested in that, but I told her if they are going to pay her, just be thankful to have something.

For our youngest daughter, we’ve been trying to keep up with school work at home, but mainly focused on math. To be honest, it’s the only thing I am most concerned about. It’s not been that easy because she has zero interest. I’m just hoping she doesn’t fall too far behind.

Ironically, a couple months ago I was actually thinking of going back to Florida later this year. That won’t be happening for a while, if at all. If I get laid off, I have no idea how long it will be before I’m back on my feet. I have a pretty good job now, but it’s very specialized, so it will be hard to find something else, I expect. I’m afraid the money just won’t be there for any trips.

Sorry about the negative post guys. I really just wanted to come back and touch base. I’m trying to look at the positives, but it’s hard. I’m sure there are people worse off than me. I just feel like the tunnel is pretty dark right now.

Good to see you back on, my friend. Like wasnotafan said, you can vent anytime...that's what friends are for. I'll say a prayer for you and your family.

 

[pkondz]

Hey guys, well, it’s been quite a while since I’ve been here. Truth is I’ve been reluctant to come back and write a doom and gloom post, but I miss checking in with you guys. I hope you are all doing OK (no, I didn't read the 20 pages I missed). And this post isn’t particularly cheerful, so please don’t feel obligated to read.

I expect everybody is stressed these days, but I’m certainly feeling that way. Besides the social distancing lock down, I’ve got some other things weighing on my mind.

Some of you may remember that I work in Oil & Gas. Yeah, that’s a pretty scary place to be right now. I have kept working from home over the past few weeks. But I don’t expect to be working much longer. We’ve been told that layoffs are coming and they will be significant. I will be surprised if I survive the cuts.

My wife has been struggling with this whole situation. First, she was laid off from her job earlier this month. She worked in a retail shop and wasn’t making a six figure salary, but it certainly helped. Of course the shop was closed. But in the last week, the owner has hired her back (after the Canadian government announced the emergency wage subsidy for small business) and the shop plans to do on line/pick up sales for now. So that much is good, if a bit uncertain. I have never mentioned before, but she suffers from both depression and anxiety, a bad combination. Therapy and medication has helped over the last couple years. But her anxiety is kicked into overdrive now. She finds it hard going out in public at all, even just a weekly trip to the supermarket. She hasn’t had to go back into the shop yet, but I’m not sure how she is going to be when she has to work there, even if it’s just handing out merchandise at the door.

My oldest daughter is finishing her 2nd year of university online and she’ll be done by the end of the month. She had been offered a summer research job, but that’s a bit up in the air now too. They may have her work form home and do journal research. She’s not interested in that, but I told her if they are going to pay her, just be thankful to have something.

For our youngest daughter, we’ve been trying to keep up with school work at home, but mainly focused on math. To be honest, it’s the only thing I am most concerned about. It’s not been that easy because she has zero interest. I’m just hoping she doesn’t fall too far behind.

Ironically, a couple months ago I was actually thinking of going back to Florida later this year. That won’t be happening for a while, if at all. If I get laid off, I have no idea how long it will be before I’m back on my feet. I have a pretty good job now, but it’s very specialized, so it will be hard to find something else, I expect. I’m afraid the money just won’t be there for any trips.

Sorry about the negative post guys. I really just wanted to come back and touch base. I’m trying to look at the positives, but it’s hard. I’m sure there are people worse off than me. I just feel like the tunnel is pretty dark right now.

Hey, Jeff. Sorry to hear about your troubles. Yes, oldest DD should take the money and run!
And never apologize for coming here and venting. I've always felt that this forum's greatest strength is the friendship we've developed amongst ourselves. Sure, sometimes we kid each other and sometimes all we post are "I'm here and nothing's going on" posts, but... when we need each other... we're there.

 

[londontime]

Hey guys, well, it’s been quite a while since I’ve been here. Truth is I’ve been reluctant to come back and write a doom and gloom post, but I miss checking in with you guys. I hope you are all doing OK (no, I didn't read the 20 pages I missed). And this post isn’t particularly cheerful, so please don’t feel obligated to read.

I expect everybody is stressed these days, but I’m certainly feeling that way. Besides the social distancing lock down, I’ve got some other things weighing on my mind.

Some of you may remember that I work in Oil & Gas. Yeah, that’s a pretty scary place to be right now. I have kept working from home over the past few weeks. But I don’t expect to be working much longer. We’ve been told that layoffs are coming and they will be significant. I will be surprised if I survive the cuts.

My wife has been struggling with this whole situation. First, she was laid off from her job earlier this month. She worked in a retail shop and wasn’t making a six figure salary, but it certainly helped. Of course the shop was closed. But in the last week, the owner has hired her back (after the Canadian government announced the emergency wage subsidy for small business) and the shop plans to do on line/pick up sales for now. So that much is good, if a bit uncertain. I have never mentioned before, but she suffers from both depression and anxiety, a bad combination. Therapy and medication has helped over the last couple years. But her anxiety is kicked into overdrive now. She finds it hard going out in public at all, even just a weekly trip to the supermarket. She hasn’t had to go back into the shop yet, but I’m not sure how she is going to be when she has to work there, even if it’s just handing out merchandise at the door.

My oldest daughter is finishing her 2nd year of university online and she’ll be done by the end of the month. She had been offered a summer research job, but that’s a bit up in the air now too. They may have her work form home and do journal research. She’s not interested in that, but I told her if they are going to pay her, just be thankful to have something.

For our youngest daughter, we’ve been trying to keep up with school work at home, but mainly focused on math. To be honest, it’s the only thing I am most concerned about. It’s not been that easy because she has zero interest. I’m just hoping she doesn’t fall too far behind.

Ironically, a couple months ago I was actually thinking of going back to Florida later this year. That won’t be happening for a while, if at all. If I get laid off, I have no idea how long it will be before I’m back on my feet. I have a pretty good job now, but it’s very specialized, so it will be hard to find something else, I expect. I’m afraid the money just won’t be there for any trips.

Sorry about the negative post guys. I really just wanted to come back and touch base. I’m trying to look at the positives, but it’s hard. I’m sure there are people worse off than me. I just feel like the tunnel is pretty dark right now.

Good to see you back buddy. Hoping for the best for you. Like the guys said, feel free to vent anytime.

 

[docsoliday1]

Hey, Jeff. Sorry to hear about your troubles. Yes, oldest DD should take the money and run!
And never apologize for coming here and venting. I've always felt that this forum's greatest strength is the friendship we've developed amongst ourselves. Sure, sometimes we kid each other and sometimes all we post are "I'm here and nothing's going on" posts, but... when we need each other... we're there.

@Terra Nova guy

What he said!

I thought about trying to add to it, but he said it better than I likely would. One thing for older DD...tell her to DO it...even if it's not what she wants to do or do long term, for now any work is better than none.

 

[Cinderella's Fella]

Hey guys, well, it’s been quite a while since I’ve been here. Truth is I’ve been reluctant to come back and write a doom and gloom post, but I miss checking in with you guys. I hope you are all doing OK (no, I didn't read the 20 pages I missed). And this post isn’t particularly cheerful, so please don’t feel obligated to read.

I expect everybody is stressed these days, but I’m certainly feeling that way. Besides the social distancing lock down, I’ve got some other things weighing on my mind.

Some of you may remember that I work in Oil & Gas. Yeah, that’s a pretty scary place to be right now. I have kept working from home over the past few weeks. But I don’t expect to be working much longer. We’ve been told that layoffs are coming and they will be significant. I will be surprised if I survive the cuts.

My wife has been struggling with this whole situation. First, she was laid off from her job earlier this month. She worked in a retail shop and wasn’t making a six figure salary, but it certainly helped. Of course the shop was closed. But in the last week, the owner has hired her back (after the Canadian government announced the emergency wage subsidy for small business) and the shop plans to do on line/pick up sales for now. So that much is good, if a bit uncertain. I have never mentioned before, but she suffers from both depression and anxiety, a bad combination. Therapy and medication has helped over the last couple years. But her anxiety is kicked into overdrive now. She finds it hard going out in public at all, even just a weekly trip to the supermarket. She hasn’t had to go back into the shop yet, but I’m not sure how she is going to be when she has to work there, even if it’s just handing out merchandise at the door.

My oldest daughter is finishing her 2nd year of university online and she’ll be done by the end of the month. She had been offered a summer research job, but that’s a bit up in the air now too. They may have her work form home and do journal research. She’s not interested in that, but I told her if they are going to pay her, just be thankful to have something.

For our youngest daughter, we’ve been trying to keep up with school work at home, but mainly focused on math. To be honest, it’s the only thing I am most concerned about. It’s not been that easy because she has zero interest. I’m just hoping she doesn’t fall too far behind.

Ironically, a couple months ago I was actually thinking of going back to Florida later this year. That won’t be happening for a while, if at all. If I get laid off, I have no idea how long it will be before I’m back on my feet. I have a pretty good job now, but it’s very specialized, so it will be hard to find something else, I expect. I’m afraid the money just won’t be there for any trips.

Sorry about the negative post guys. I really just wanted to come back and touch base. I’m trying to look at the positives, but it’s hard. I’m sure there are people worse off than me. I just feel like the tunnel is pretty dark right now.

praying