depressing days

[almaty 19]

i was gone on monday and tuesday this week..to provide 1-1 counseling to folks losing their job..was there a month and a half ago, but the mine is closing so, they ask me back...most of the miners have been there over 20 years....sad duty...i need a drink...and be glad wen tomorrow is over..

[Jaseball 0]

I have an administrative, project management, IT, leadership and sales background with a proven track record and finding a new job is still a frightening and painful process. Even when I convince myself it is time to go and I need more responsibility and financial reward performing a job search for bigger and better is rough.

Being in a field such as mining, machine operator, or something 'blue collar,' and highly specialized must be 10x worse because it is harder to find a fit and those sorts of jobs keep disappearing in the US.

[one...two...tree 2,762]

I hope they can hang onto the promise of hope, no matter how bleak their prospect for work is. Hang in there yourself, brother.

[Chica Yeyé 41]

I feel the feeling brother -- hang in there.

[Nearly Done 8]

Dean,

Your a super strong guy, if anyone can help them through this it will be you. In a way they are lucky to have you, even though they are having a very tough time . Your a very kind, thoughful person.

Hang in there!

Hugs

Margyx

[~krakatoa~ 27]

[Mr. Big Dog 10,747]

That sucks, Dean. Take it easy on that drink.

Out of curiosity: What do you tell a guy that's losing his mining job after he's done that and nothing but for the last 20 years?

[sara535 15]

That sucks, Dean. Take it easy on that drink.

Out of curiosity: What do you tell a guy that's losing his mining job after he's done that and nothing but for the last 20 years?

especially 3 weeks before Christmas?

yikes!

[Ban Hammer 13,345]

That sucks, Dean. Take it easy on that drink.

Out of curiosity: What do you tell a guy that's losing his mining job after he's done that and nothing but for the last 20 years?

especially 3 weeks before Christmas?

yikes!

very sad indeed. but i think they chose the right man for the job - almaty

[Autumnchik 6]

I echo what everyone else said .. take care of yourself. You are doing a great service for these workers; they need what you provide to help deal with this huge loss.

A major employer in a town nearby here is shutting down for good by the 1st of the year. These workers are blue collar, have done this all their lives and there are not a lot of resources in this area. I anticipate my caseload is going to increase pretty soon ... and it SUCKS ... it is so hard seeing honest, hardworking people having their entire lives change unexpectedly (the news of the closing was recent and a huge surprise to the workers).

[Pinocchio Liberal 268]

That sucks, Dean. Take it easy on that drink.

Out of curiosity: What do you tell a guy that's losing his mining job after he's done that and nothing but for the last 20 years?

especially 3 weeks before Christmas?

yikes!

very sad indeed. but i think they chose the right man for the job - almaty

Dean! There are hidden blessings in every bad story. Offer them a shoulder! when the crying is done, Determination and will takes it's place!

Your the ROCK!

What would SCOOBY-DOO? LOL!

Your the LEADER! Go GETTUM!

It's YOUR TEST!

Failure is not an option.

Love ya bud! JUST DO WHAT YOU DO BEST!

Edited December 4, 2007 by CarolsMarc

[Jasman0717 9]

I certainly don't envy you brother Dean

[Nessa 23]

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i was gone on monday and tuesday this week..to provide 1-1 counseling to folks losing their job..was there a month and a half ago, but the mine is closing so, they ask me back...most of the miners have been there over 20 years....sad duty...i need a drink...and be glad wen tomorrow is over..

Hope it's going well.

[almaty 19]

That sucks, Dean. Take it easy on that drink.

Out of curiosity: What do you tell a guy that's losing his mining job after he's done that and nothing but for the last 20 years?

really nothing...just listen and offer support..sadly, all my family were miners except me and my dad...and in the end all lost their jobs when the mines shut down in southern Illinois..so i took this one personal..in the end, i know allot more than i can write in confidence...but the mine was not losing $$...

That sucks, Dean. Take it easy on that drink.

Out of curiosity: What do you tell a guy that's losing his mining job after he's done that and nothing but for the last 20 years?

especially 3 weeks before Christmas?

yikes!

very sad indeed. but i think they chose the right man for the job - almaty

Dean! There are hidden blessings in every bad story. Offer them a shoulder! when the crying is done, Determination and will takes it's place!

Your the ROCK!

What would SCOOBY-DOO? LOL!

Your the LEADER! Go GETTUM!

It's YOUR TEST!

Failure is not an option.

Love ya bud! JUST DO WHAT YOU DO BEST!

thanks brother marc. .and i must say..not one of the miners i met were feeling sorry for themselves..they are a rough independent bunch an a few made some good jokes with me....