tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552008288188142238.post6349556630951893076..comments2024-03-27T12:22:20.528-05:00Comments on Lag Liv: ReelingLLhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04431706155081017734noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552008288188142238.post-42444641553587210282012-09-30T20:14:11.876-05:002012-09-30T20:14:11.876-05:00Oh. My. God. I am so sorry to hear this. I will be...Oh. My. God. I am so sorry to hear this. I will be praying for you guys. (I'm also catching up right now. So I'm crossing my fingers that a more recent post will have fab news about him finding his dream job.)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06337181845652675922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552008288188142238.post-9494600957183295682012-09-20T13:13:55.667-05:002012-09-20T13:13:55.667-05:00Sorry I'm just catching up (haven't had mu...Sorry I'm just catching up (haven't had much blog-reading time lately). Just wanted to chime in to say--I've been there, and it sucks, and I'm sorry. In my experience, though, things actually turned out better than they were before, and I hope and pray that's the case for you and JP.<br /><br />Something similar happened to my husband five years ago. We'd both been at the same workplace for 8 years, and suddenly, he found out his position was being eliminated. Well, actually, his position was being outsourced, and he was free to re-apply for the same job for less pay if he wanted to do that. He did not want to do that. Luckily, he received a generous severance package, enough to see us through for a while, but when that was about to run out and he still didn't have a job lined up, I came to him with plans on how we could live on just my salary (refinance the mortgage, cut spending, etc.). Shortly after that, he took a terrible job that he hated, just to have some sort of a paycheck coming in. He was only there for a couple of months before he found a job he LOVED, and that he's been with ever since. It can get much, much better.<br /><br />Here's hoping that this is JP's opportunity to find an even better job. We'll be thinking of you!Taranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552008288188142238.post-90488483220349882112012-09-15T12:23:52.728-05:002012-09-15T12:23:52.728-05:00Blindsided is never fun. What a strong and consid...Blindsided is never fun. What a strong and considerate husband you have. I am certain it will work out but can't imagine how stressful this must be. This too shall pass. You all have had horrific times before. He WILL find something else. Just a branch in your journey down this road together.ptlawmomhttp://www.ptlawmom.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552008288188142238.post-44779428183417996742012-09-13T08:09:43.691-05:002012-09-13T08:09:43.691-05:00I'm sorry!! Well, I went to apply for Medicaid...I'm sorry!! Well, I went to apply for Medicaid yesterday. I'm from kinda a well-to-do family. Life is weird. We make it.Sherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05736881049794271184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552008288188142238.post-43836502875190400712012-09-11T10:38:23.103-05:002012-09-11T10:38:23.103-05:00That is terrible news. It's awful to be blind...That is terrible news. It's awful to be blindsided like that -- sounds like the company didn't even warn people that layoffs could be in the works. You're handling it as well as you possibly can. <br /><br />Fingers crossed for you that he'll find something new in short order, and without having to uproot the life you've just built in FW. JP sounds like a wonderful man and some company will see that and snap him up. <br /><br />Could you transfer SEC offices if you needed to? Lots of jobs here in DC. K's agency is doing a bunch of MBA-level hiring.Shelbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09495895891591780467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552008288188142238.post-30570217604134782152012-09-10T22:09:58.057-05:002012-09-10T22:09:58.057-05:00I am so sorry LL! You are a great wife and loving...I am so sorry LL! You are a great wife and loving partner. JP will land on his feet and may the next opportunity be the long term one. Many hugs!Life. Complicated.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04829054559676022164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552008288188142238.post-37886853462908855972012-09-10T17:01:51.422-05:002012-09-10T17:01:51.422-05:00Ugh, I am SO sorry to be reading this! If you sen...Ugh, I am SO sorry to be reading this! If you send out any emails on his skill sets, include me and I will forward to my husband (who always has his nose to the ground on jobs and such)Cagey (Kelli Oliver George)https://www.blogger.com/profile/13691589813815058981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552008288188142238.post-29841115645762755502012-09-10T15:13:15.783-05:002012-09-10T15:13:15.783-05:00I am a frequent reader as well. I'm not sure ...I am a frequent reader as well. I'm not sure what JP does, but DCMA is a civilian agency for the Department of Defense and they have several offices in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area. I have a business degree and am seeking my MBA. It might be worth a shot to get on usajobs.gov and search DCMA for contracting type jobs.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552008288188142238.post-84862577410823235902012-09-10T12:28:04.155-05:002012-09-10T12:28:04.155-05:00I am another frequent reader/LL fan. I am so sorr...I am another frequent reader/LL fan. I am so sorry this happened to you and JP. Sending positive thoughts and I hope he finds something fulfilling very soon! LGEnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552008288188142238.post-78748181079384964852012-09-10T11:51:28.507-05:002012-09-10T11:51:28.507-05:00I am sorry. This is a HUGE area and growing area ...I am sorry. This is a HUGE area and growing area though and I am SURE JP will find many opportunities. The important thing is the love in your family. Just stick together and keep pulling for each other.<br />AnnAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552008288188142238.post-60269501661494812762012-09-10T08:51:59.657-05:002012-09-10T08:51:59.657-05:00I am so sorry. Hugs to all of you.
Like most othe...I am so sorry. Hugs to all of you.<br /><br />Like most others, we've been there too... but before we had kids. It still sucked a lot, but now it's a whole new ballgame.CMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01559451322234777335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552008288188142238.post-45084615013467392342012-09-10T04:49:54.422-05:002012-09-10T04:49:54.422-05:00Hi LL,
I just wanted to chip in with some positi...Hi LL, <br /><br />I just wanted to chip in with some positive perspective. Although Fort Worth may seem small in comparison to New York, or to other enormous American cities, it's actually quite a big city and growing - three quarters of a million people, population expected to increase massively over the next 20 years - means that there's bound to be many jobs that JP could excel at. <br /><br />He will have lots of transferable skills - and if all else fails, then an election cycle is an excellent time to find volunteer work to add to the CV. <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552008288188142238.post-87146839738383876382012-09-09T22:40:39.666-05:002012-09-09T22:40:39.666-05:00Frequent lurker here as well. I'm so sorry. ...Frequent lurker here as well. I'm so sorry. It seems so unfair. I hope something comes along soon. Mommy Attorneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06728353448652968705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552008288188142238.post-46617562213379376512012-09-09T20:18:58.979-05:002012-09-09T20:18:58.979-05:00I am so sorry. It is so unfair. He is a good man...I am so sorry. It is so unfair. He is a good man for working so hard to find something while you were away and you reacted with such kindness and compassion. I know something will come along soon.Beccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05156777853779141522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552008288188142238.post-57292569791369669152012-09-09T20:14:09.108-05:002012-09-09T20:14:09.108-05:00So sorry to hear this, LL. Hugs and best wishes.So sorry to hear this, LL. Hugs and best wishes.maya https://www.blogger.com/profile/11164383180083433329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552008288188142238.post-68498587165859837362012-09-09T19:41:57.502-05:002012-09-09T19:41:57.502-05:00Also - just want to send you all love and hugs. Also - just want to send you all love and hugs. RJnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552008288188142238.post-20923455044806841232012-09-09T19:27:20.266-05:002012-09-09T19:27:20.266-05:00When 20% of the workforce is let go, it's real...When 20% of the workforce is let go, it's really not about JP's skills at all - as the award proves. <br /><br />This sucks - but there will be better things out there. You've survived tough times before, and there will be many, many options out there - it may just take time.<br /><br />I'm currently between contracts - technically unemployed - myself, and I've found the key is to expand the present - focus in the energy of the present moment, and the present moment is always pretty good. <br />RJnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552008288188142238.post-61426915390212092202012-09-09T17:26:15.416-05:002012-09-09T17:26:15.416-05:00I'm really really sorry LL. :( That's t...I'm really really sorry LL. :( That's terrible news. Thinking about how to cut expenses in the meantime... Is there a way that Landon could go to public school after all to at least cut down on tuition expenses? I know he is of Kindergarten age... <br /><br />I'm sure things will work out and JP will find another job soon. Don't feel guilty at all. He may have been one of the 20% let go anyway, regardless of the telecommuting arrangement. LAnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552008288188142238.post-85214888617176383342012-09-09T15:17:49.604-05:002012-09-09T15:17:49.604-05:00You family is together and healthy. He'll find...You family is together and healthy. He'll find work soon. Sending positive vibes!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552008288188142238.post-67561555137703046602012-09-09T11:05:13.909-05:002012-09-09T11:05:13.909-05:00I'm so, so sorry. I know you guys will be fine...I'm so, so sorry. I know you guys will be fine, but I'm sorry you have to go through all this.New Kid on the Hallwayhttp://newkidonthehallway.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552008288188142238.post-74721442163072779612012-09-09T10:51:42.343-05:002012-09-09T10:51:42.343-05:00A long-time lurker, I would be happy to share any ...A long-time lurker, I would be happy to share any contacts I may have. I'm based in Dallas, but have clients and business associates everywhere. Keeping you both in my thoughts and heart.Meredithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13047218763905849917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552008288188142238.post-43259724679160375062012-09-09T05:53:38.315-05:002012-09-09T05:53:38.315-05:00Sucks to say the least! The two of you seem to ha...Sucks to say the least! The two of you seem to have had more than your fair share of "hurdles" in your 7 years of marriage. Will be praying for a quick resolve of the current one! You are so lucky to have each other...and 2 fantastic children!<br /><br />Patty from TXAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552008288188142238.post-3532100534579173252012-09-09T05:51:04.681-05:002012-09-09T05:51:04.681-05:00I usually just lurk on Google Reader - but hun I a...I usually just lurk on Google Reader - but hun I am so sorry that this happened. We've been there too, and you will get through it. Its tough & it hurts and it completely sucks, but you will certainly get through it. Sometimes these things open doors that you didn't even know were there and takes you down roads that (though scary and not places you would have gone on your own)are new and wonderful & exciting.<br />And he struggled through this alone for a few days because he knew all of this (maybe not consciously, but deep down) that it didn't make sense to worry you over because it would be fine.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552008288188142238.post-80796352194423334832012-09-09T01:18:07.032-05:002012-09-09T01:18:07.032-05:00Ugh. I'm so sorry to hear that this happened....Ugh. I'm so sorry to hear that this happened. Paragon2Pieceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16186204100704440304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552008288188142238.post-9838153064085869402012-09-08T23:50:53.617-05:002012-09-08T23:50:53.617-05:00So sorry LL, it totally and completely sucks. Hug...So sorry LL, it totally and completely sucks. Hugs to you both, you'll get through it.Izziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16771625349447504361noreply@blogger.com