Almost lost my job
By Christie
@jainaproudmoore (457)
February 1, 2021 2:12am CST
The pandemic really took a toll on all of us. I guess it's safe to say that everyone is affected by this pandemic. Some lives were claimed, some establishments closed for good,, and some lost their jobs. Our company was no exemption. For about a year now, our company struggled financial loss due to this pandemic, and a number of employees were separated from the company month after month after month. It was hard. Even though they were compensated, the thought of them having to look for another job will be their next struggle.
This January, I was almost on the list to be on that wait list to be separated. See, before they actually separate someone, the company put them on "wait list" just to have a rain check if the finances will be enough to keep them or just pay them a sum of money and then let them go.
So this time around, I must really work extremely hard to prove my value to be able to stay even longer. I wish our company will be able to recover soon so there will never be a need to let go anyone again, and so other employees will be reinstated/rehired.
At times like this, I feel my mother's prayers covered me from being separated from the company. I am so grateful that despite all the trying times, I still am able to keep my job.
What about you, what are you thankful for today?
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@ARIES1973 (11426)
• Legaspi, Philippines
1 Feb 21
I'm glad to know that you will continue working for your company. My sister lost her job and thankfully, our office made a new job opening and she was one of the chosen few. However, that was just for several months and the contract has ended. I am also hoping that she can find a new job. She is supporting 3 children.
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@ARIES1973 (11426)
• Legaspi, Philippines
6 Feb 21
@macayada Yes, I hope she find another job. Thank you for the good wishes.
@jainaproudmoore (457)
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6 Feb 21
I hope and pray she lands a good paying job soon. Things are quite challenging nowadays as we are still uncertain when all these will be over. I see my friends struggle as they lost their jobs, but thankfully, they still manage to smile and keep moving forwards with life.
@jainaproudmoore (457)
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6 Feb 21
Thank you. Still having a job during this pandemic is really a big blessing. A lot has changed, and I hope this will be over soon. Glad to hear you're doing well.
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@erictsuma (9726)
• Mombasa, Kenya
1 Feb 21
Am thankful for my health .am able to sleep well and my family is happy 
and nobody is sick
and nobody is sick2 people like this
@jainaproudmoore (457)
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6 Feb 21
That's great to hear, Eric. Family and good health really matters the most, especially in these trying times. I am also thankful that my family and I are are not sick up to this day.
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@erictsuma (9726)
• Mombasa, Kenya
6 Feb 21
@jainaproudmoore am glad to hear that, have a nice weekend together with your family
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@jainaproudmoore (457)
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6 Feb 21
Wow, yes! I totally agree with that. Most of the time, the things that we really should be thankful for are just around us, those that really matter to us. And good health, yes, that most especially during these times.
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@jainaproudmoore (457)
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6 Feb 21
Yes, I totally agree with that, dear. We there are a lot of things to actually be thankful for. Even those things that hurt us, because it brought us lessons that we need to be stronger..
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@macayada (1497)
• Cavite City, Philippines
6 Feb 21
@jainaproudmoore We will not learn if things are always running smoothly on our side.
@jainaproudmoore (457)
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6 Feb 21
Glad to hear that, dear. Yes, I totally agree on that. Getting good health and not getting sick up to this day is something that we should celebrate about. Things are quite challenging nowadays.
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@jainaproudmoore (457)
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6 Feb 21
Thank you. Yes, I also hope so, just so a lot of people will be able to get back their jobs, and not much people will get sick anymore.
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@freelancermariagrace (28193)
• Philippines
2 Feb 21
I am grateful for the gift of life as well as for my online job.
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@jainaproudmoore (457)
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6 Feb 21
That's nice to hear, dear. I tried my luck on applying for some online job, but I guess I still wasn't fit for it. Glad to hear you're doing well, and blessed with good things.
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@UriahAnne (701)
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2 Feb 21
Keep up the good work.. your lucky . We all wish that we have a normal life soon.
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@jainaproudmoore (457)
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6 Feb 21
Thank you. Yes, I really hope to go back to those days where we can freely roam around. I miss travelling, too, and other stuff I used to do with my family and friends. But for now, I'll just do my best to be able to keep my job and perhaps save up so I can travel again when all these are over.
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