How to deal with a REALLY bad week

[Neverland98]

My advice...simply read all of the above posts again! What positive feedback and a great group of people! Stay strong!

 

[ninecrayons]

So sorry to hear about your job.

I definitely understand the mentality to want to make sure you still take your trip. I sometimes feel like it's when I'm most down that I miss Disney most.

That said, you've got a whole cheering squad here rooting for you!

Also, we've been using a story with my students right now called "Those Shoes" where the character learns the difference between want and need. If you want me to shoot you a copy of it, send me a PM.

 

[SaskDisNut]

As you stated, you're in a major metropolitan area so your chances are better of finding work there than if you were in some small town in Saskatchewan!

Actually, Saskatchewan's ecomony is growing rather nicely - oil, potash, and all of the job that go with it - including IT.

And DDC, I hope things turn around for you soon!

 

[sjsjbrook]

Same exact job position for me. I was a programmer for years (after spending a few years in science), and my last job was in application support. Maybe a move from California to Toronto?

Or try here in waterloo we have a lot of tech jobs, more and more are hiring everyday. This weekend one company even had a job fair (sorry don't remember which one, but I know it wasn't RIM)

Hang in there, I know someone else who lost their job last month, but yesterday started a new job.

Go on your trip, enjoy yourself and regroup. Take this time to evaluate where you are.

Hugs to you and your family