Hi my friends. I found on that I am losing my job. I lost 5 pounds between Friday and this morning. Needless to say I had a fantastic weigh in. I wish I was excited about it. but I know it's just the stress. I'm bummed but not even considering giving up. I decided that no matter where I work or don't work this is about my health. I'm in it for the long haul. May as well start a job search in a bad economy with my health and confidence.
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Losing job & Losing weight
Started by decemberNEO, Sep 18 2011 09:10 AM
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Posted 18 September 2011 - 09:48 AM
Norma,
Sorry to hear about your job loss. It's epidemic.
My husband works for the PO and you would think that would be a safe, dependable job. Uh, not so much. They just heard that they are laying off over 250,000+ employees and closing about 250 post offices.
He's a few years short of retirement and we know they're closing his facility in the next 2-5 months. We just don't know when or what he's going to do.
Anyway, I'm glad you have such a great attitude about such a sad situation. You're a bright, determined lady. I suspect you'll find something else soon. As they say, when a door closes, a window opens. Hope yours opens onto something bigger and better. Hang in there!
Phyllis
Sorry to hear about your job loss. It's epidemic.
My husband works for the PO and you would think that would be a safe, dependable job. Uh, not so much. They just heard that they are laying off over 250,000+ employees and closing about 250 post offices.
He's a few years short of retirement and we know they're closing his facility in the next 2-5 months. We just don't know when or what he's going to do.
Anyway, I'm glad you have such a great attitude about such a sad situation. You're a bright, determined lady. I suspect you'll find something else soon. As they say, when a door closes, a window opens. Hope yours opens onto something bigger and better. Hang in there!
Phyllis
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Height: 5'2
SW - 177.6
Goal! - 132
Returning Weight - 143
CW - GOAL AGAIN!!!
Before JC with hubby and nephews in 2006/After JC (2nd time) in 2011
After JC 10/11
Height: 5'2
SW - 177.6
Goal! - 132
Returning Weight - 143
CW - GOAL AGAIN!!!
Before JC with hubby and nephews in 2006/After JC (2nd time) in 2011
After JC 10/11
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Posted 18 September 2011 - 01:43 PM
WOW, bless your heart Norma.....not news one wants to hear huh?
Sorry girl.
I love your attitude though.....sounds like you are def dedicated to your program.
Wishing you a great job replacement hun!
Sorry girl.I love your attitude though.....sounds like you are def dedicated to your program.
Wishing you a great job replacement hun!
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Posted 18 September 2011 - 05:18 PM
Thanks Ladies. I'm sure I'll be checking in to get some motivation here! = ]
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Posted 19 September 2011 - 06:00 AM
Hi,
We lost our postmistress here in NH. We are a small town and she lives here (for several years) and knew what was going on and who was who. She used to remind us to vote, when the property tax bills were due, etc. They forced her into early retirement and we have had two postal people since who messed up our mail. I know, I know, new on the job, give them a break but why couldn't they have left her in place for a few more years?
As for losing jobs, you are getting support here which is great. I understand some of it (stress) as we are having layoffs now at my company. I hope I survive....
We lost our postmistress here in NH. We are a small town and she lives here (for several years) and knew what was going on and who was who. She used to remind us to vote, when the property tax bills were due, etc. They forced her into early retirement and we have had two postal people since who messed up our mail. I know, I know, new on the job, give them a break but why couldn't they have left her in place for a few more years?
As for losing jobs, you are getting support here which is great. I understand some of it (stress) as we are having layoffs now at my company. I hope I survive....
Melissa in NH
Weeks 1-3__(-15_lbs) Starting at 232_(08/21/2011) __Week 22____(-1__lbs) Still looking for 180!
Week 4_____(-3__lbs)__________________________Week 23____(-1__lbs) Turned into a inchworm
Week 5_____(-3__lbs)_1/4 Goal reached (9/25/11) __Week 23___Reached 180!, headed to 170 lbs.
Week 6_____(0___lbs) TOM!____________________Week 24____(+1__lbs) UGHHHH!
Week 7_____(-5__lbs)__________________________Week 25____(-4___lbs) Confused but happy!
Week 8_____(-2__lbs)__________________________Week 26____(-2___lbs) Wow,how did I do that!?!
Week 9_____(-4__lbs)__________________________Week 27____(-1___lbs) Back to Inchworm!
Week 10_____(-2__lbs) Onederland!_______________Week 28____(-3___lbs) Lots of Aerobics!
Week 11_____(-2__lbs)_________________________Week 29_____(0___lbs) What!!!
Week 12_____(-2__lbs)_________________________Week 30_____(-1___lbs)3/4 GOAL hit! (3/18/2012)
Week 13_____(-1__lbs)_________________________Week 31_____(-3___lbs) (Doc changed goal 160)
Week 14_____(-3__lbs) HALFWAY! 11/27/2011_____Week 32_____(+1__lbs) Sick, bloated, oh well.
Week 15_____(-1__lbs)_________________________Didn't change the tickers.....
Week 16_____(-1__lbs)__________________________Week 33_____(-2__lbs) Down to 166, 6 lbs away
Week 17_____(-1__lbs) Looking for 185_____________Week 34_____(0___lbs) Yikes
Week 18_____(_0__lbs)__________________________Week 35_____(0__lbs) OMG
Week 19_____(-2__lbs) Reached short term goal______Week 36_____(-1__lbs) Finally, hit mini-goal
Week 20_____(-1__lbs)__________________________Week 37_____(0__lbs)
Week 21_____(-2__lbs) Down 50 pounds!____________Week 38_____(0__lbs)
_____________________________________________Week 39_____(-1__lbs) FINALLY! 05/20/2012
START Measurements_______________________NOW (4/29/2012)
Bust - 41.5"_________________________________Bust - 36.5"
Waist - 37.5"________________________________Waist - 27"
Abdomen - 41"______________________________Abdomen - 34"
Hips - 47.5"_________________________________Hips - 37"
Physical 03/29/2012 : Cholesterol - 140, Trig.- 74, LDL - 79, HDL - 49
Total Weight Loss
Weeks 1-3__(-15_lbs) Starting at 232_(08/21/2011) __Week 22____(-1__lbs) Still looking for 180!
Week 4_____(-3__lbs)__________________________Week 23____(-1__lbs) Turned into a inchworm
Week 5_____(-3__lbs)_1/4 Goal reached (9/25/11) __Week 23___Reached 180!, headed to 170 lbs.
Week 6_____(0___lbs) TOM!____________________Week 24____(+1__lbs) UGHHHH!
Week 7_____(-5__lbs)__________________________Week 25____(-4___lbs) Confused but happy!
Week 8_____(-2__lbs)__________________________Week 26____(-2___lbs) Wow,how did I do that!?!
Week 9_____(-4__lbs)__________________________Week 27____(-1___lbs) Back to Inchworm!
Week 10_____(-2__lbs) Onederland!_______________Week 28____(-3___lbs) Lots of Aerobics!
Week 11_____(-2__lbs)_________________________Week 29_____(0___lbs) What!!!
Week 12_____(-2__lbs)_________________________Week 30_____(-1___lbs)3/4 GOAL hit! (3/18/2012)
Week 13_____(-1__lbs)_________________________Week 31_____(-3___lbs) (Doc changed goal 160)
Week 14_____(-3__lbs) HALFWAY! 11/27/2011_____Week 32_____(+1__lbs) Sick, bloated, oh well.
Week 15_____(-1__lbs)_________________________Didn't change the tickers.....
Week 16_____(-1__lbs)__________________________Week 33_____(-2__lbs) Down to 166, 6 lbs away
Week 17_____(-1__lbs) Looking for 185_____________Week 34_____(0___lbs) Yikes
Week 18_____(_0__lbs)__________________________Week 35_____(0__lbs) OMG
Week 19_____(-2__lbs) Reached short term goal______Week 36_____(-1__lbs) Finally, hit mini-goal
Week 20_____(-1__lbs)__________________________Week 37_____(0__lbs)
Week 21_____(-2__lbs) Down 50 pounds!____________Week 38_____(0__lbs)
_____________________________________________Week 39_____(-1__lbs) FINALLY! 05/20/2012
START Measurements_______________________NOW (4/29/2012)
Bust - 41.5"_________________________________Bust - 36.5"
Waist - 37.5"________________________________Waist - 27"
Abdomen - 41"______________________________Abdomen - 34"
Hips - 47.5"_________________________________Hips - 37"
Physical 03/29/2012 : Cholesterol - 140, Trig.- 74, LDL - 79, HDL - 49
Total Weight Loss
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Posted 19 September 2011 - 07:43 AM
Sorry to hear Norma...
Hey if you need someone to help with a resume / cover letter - lemme know - that's what I do for work - I'd be happy to help you or look at what you've already created
All the best to you...my hubby lost his job last summer and was out of work for about 3 months...it was a tough transition, but it turned out to be a really good thing for him to take advantage of other opportunities.
Hey if you need someone to help with a resume / cover letter - lemme know - that's what I do for work - I'd be happy to help you or look at what you've already created
All the best to you...my hubby lost his job last summer and was out of work for about 3 months...it was a tough transition, but it turned out to be a really good thing for him to take advantage of other opportunities.
SW - 280 (Feb 23, 2012)
Mini goal #1 - 5 lbs lost before vacation (March 22, 2012)
Mini goal #2 - 40 lbs lost before Alley's wedding (Aug 11, 2012)
Mini goal #3 - under 200 lbs by the end of 2012
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Posted 19 September 2011 - 09:32 PM
DonnaLee thank you so much for the offer! I do need to get my resume together. I have worked for the same organization for 11 years. Of course I applied for promotions but doing so did not require a resume. I will keep in touch with you! = ]
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