I'm going to be jobless....to welcome the year 2007!!!

Singapore
December 8, 2006 4:47am CST
my penang office is going to closed down with effective on 1 jan 2007, which means that i will be jobless then but my last day will be on 22nd December 2006. (after deducting all my paid leave) i felt such a huge relief....as sales has been rather slow but i have this nagging feeling on how to pay for my expenses everymonth (car, insurance, house) sigh!!! friends, care to say some good words for comfort?
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@annieroos (1845)
• United States
8 Dec 06
Everything will be ok.. With God on your side, Just pray, alot. I am in the same situation right now.. I am not working.. and my hubby is the only one working.. Its hard but we are ok.. Plus we have lots of family on our side.. so that is A good thing.. Keep your family close.. take care.. and God bless.
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@annieroos (1845)
• United States
9 Dec 06
Well im so sorry to hear about that, I hope all works out for you and your family. You will be in my prayers.. God bless.. hugssss
• Singapore
9 Dec 06
thank you, annieroos...i appreciate it!!
• Singapore
8 Dec 06
Thank you my dear friend! the problem is that my bf is finding job as well..sigh...we have discussed the problem and may go to singapore so that he can find a good job there (he's a singaporean) but it will be tough for me as companies in singapore prefer those with PR there for employment. Thank you for the good wishes!! i have to have strong faith now, i know...but it just happened...and im having such a mixed feeling now..relief and sad that i could not cover the monthly expenses....Anyway, my best wishes to you and your family! Thanks for the nice words!
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• Philippines
8 Dec 06
Dear Eunice, Your an educated woman, surely you'll find another one that can be a worthwhile job and probably a more rewarding one. As you said in my post you have your special someone with you who comforts you. Enjoy each others company and you'll overcome the rest. Good luck friend and best wishes.
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• Singapore
8 Dec 06
Thank you david! i appreciate it very much
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@sbeauty (5865)
• United States
8 Dec 06
You're so young and cute, you'll find an even better job right away. Just get out there now and don't wait around until your other job is gone before starting to look. You've just got to realize that God has something even better for you in mind.
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• Singapore
8 Dec 06
Thank you so much! my last day will be 22nd December...tommorrow, my bf will help me prepare a more impressive resume and i'll start applying for job. Thank you for your kind word..especially this "You've just got to realize that God has something even better for you in mind."b i appreciate it ;D
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• United States
8 Dec 06
If you are in the usa..let me know I know some good sites for those who want to work from home..Nowadays there are lots of companies hiring at home workers..just start looking now.. Even for countries outside usa there are many opportunities online.
• Singapore
8 Dec 06
Thanks for the suggestions...but i know that there's a lot of working from online that requires to pay a fee first...and i'm so scared that i might got scammed
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@ajithlal (14716)
• India
8 Dec 06
There are lots of sites which provide genuine money without any payment. Actually providing money to the site is taking risk because there are lots of fake in it.
@ajithlal (14716)
• India
8 Dec 06
There are lots of sites which provide genuine money without any payment. Actually providing money to the site is taking risk because there are lots of fake in it.
• Philippines
8 Dec 06
always pray - always pray
oh what a year to start! sorry for that eunice, like everyone said just continure looking for a job don't worry God wil bless you just pray for it. i always prayed hard if there's a job that i like and want to be in it and God is not selfish so i ended up always with a job that is in my interest. So don't worry He will bless you on the coming year:) goodluck and take care!
• Singapore
8 Dec 06
Thank you very much! it's this crucial time now that i need to have more faith on Him..i know. i'm very happy to get away from a job i hate...seriously..juz worried about the money to cover the monthly expenses. i appreciate your kind words, my friend!
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• Singapore
9 Dec 06
i will, just that at times like that, it's so hard to be so faithful. Thank you!
• Philippines
9 Dec 06
i remember my inlaws said " God will provide", so just continue your good deeds, friend and keep hunting for a job. Goodluck again :)
@yugi_sen (1741)
• India
8 Dec 06
Hi friend dont worry just have the positive feeling always. you will find a open door when there is a closed door. keep seeking for another job from now and try to make use of your contacts for a intermitent job if required. All the best
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• Singapore
8 Dec 06
Thanks for the comforting words!!! Thank you so much!! you have my best response for being the first to give me comforting words!!!
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• Philippines
9 Dec 06
all i can say is that, that job wasnt meant for you, someday you can find a job that suits you! and you can feel it like a feeling of belongingness.
• Philippines
9 Dec 06
anyway, with regards about your problems, i know that you can find a way to solve it. you are not alone.. :)
@baronarthur (4187)
• Indonesia
8 Dec 06
First, You still have God. He is the source of all blessings. If The LORD be with you, don't worry...Remember, He is the source of all blessings. Just look for another one. I knew that Penang is a small city. Maybe this is a chance for you to get the job at Singapore:)
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• Indonesia
9 Dec 06
I pray for you, Eunice. I hope you will see the light. Keep trusting God, He will never leave you..
• Singapore
8 Dec 06
Thank you, my friend! i know that this is a small test from God... that at times He just want to push me to the end of the tunnel..then let me see light..but i'm really worried now..pray for me will ya? Thanks a lot for your kind words!
@meeoww (1174)
• United States
8 Dec 06
A fresh new year to start a fresh new career! (Hey, that rhymes!) Keep faith and God will provide. Everything will come together at the right time, including covering the finances. You're a bright girl, you'll find a way. Just try not to get too stressed, it makes it harder to think clearly. Aloha!
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• Singapore
8 Dec 06
Thanks for your rhymes :D and kind words. i appreciate it very very much!!!
• United States
18 Dec 06
my husbands hours were cut back so much, we can hardly pay our bills. Honey, take it a day at a time, and just pray. God will provide what you need.
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• Singapore
19 Dec 06
Thanks for your nice words! i have to admit that when i first got the news...i kept on asking Him 'Why me? Why me? but after i started this discussions and getting those inspiring words...i understand the message that He wants me to learn and know...i'm feeling much better now!
@gabs8513 (48686)
• United Kingdom
8 Dec 06
Oh no I am so sorry for you And what a time of year to Will you be able to claim Benefits and get help with the House and that till you get another Job I just hope you get things sorted I really do Why does it always happen to the nice People my thoughts and hopes are with you Girl and big Hugs your Way
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@GDAYBRO (384)
• Australia
9 Dec 06
Dont worry too much. In the mean time, seek online job. I recommend that you check out this newcomer, AGLOCO. It has gained popularity since its launch in the middle of November. Visit my blog for more information: http://AglocoCenta.blogspot.com
• Singapore
8 Dec 06
Thank you so much! it's a bad thing to start the new year with...but i believe things happened for a reason...apart of me is really relieved...just that there are commitment and expenseses. Thanks for your comforting words! i really appreciate it!
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@fl0urish (5384)
• India
12 Dec 06
hey dont worry...everything will be alright
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• Singapore
19 Dec 06
Thank you! I appreciate it!
@alienstar (5142)
• India
8 Dec 06
He...never worry about opportunities ...opportunities keep flowing and just grab one when it comes you way..that's all...be optimistic in life and this approach will carry you towards the successful future ahead....so, don't worry and be happy and Alway's accept things with a smile...
• Singapore
8 Dec 06
Thanks for your encouraging words! i felt so glad to have all of you in mylot! and i give a + to most of you with nice and sweet words. Thank you, my friend!
• Singapore
12 Dec 06
well, i dont need to comfort you, i believe you can find another job easily.. :D
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• Singapore
19 Dec 06
wow! Thanks for beliving in me!! You are great! Thanks for your response!
• United States
17 Dec 06
start looking for a job immediately! somehow, me, my sister, her best friend, and another friend of the family are all finding ourselves newly unemployed for the new year .. i think sometimes it takes a period of being unemployed, or struggling, for us to figure out what we really want to do. a lot of people are stuck in jobs they don't enjoy at all b/c they're too afraid to leave.
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• Singapore
19 Dec 06
Thanks for your sharing!! and i've already send out my resume to a few companies....doing that on a daily basis.
• United States
8 Jan 07
You are a wonderful talented, creative individual. I am certain you will have no problem finding something to fill in the gaps quickly. If nothing else, you can answer a whole lot of myLot between now and then to help a bit.
• United States
25 Apr 07
I'm sorry I haven't been on myLot much lately. Last I heard you had a promising interview. Has anything turned up for you, hon?
• Singapore
9 Jan 07
LOL! Thanks for dropping a message here, my friend! I appreciate it :D
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@ausnikki (4054)
• Brisbane, Australia
9 Dec 06
I'm sorry to hear that my friend.It seems to be happening alot.I know how you feel about trying to pay expenses,I have been unemployed for a few months now and I am finding it really tough to make ends meet.They say when one door closes another one opens.I hope you find employment very soon.Just put yourself out there and remain positive.Good luck!
• Singapore
9 Dec 06
Thank you, my friend for the encouragement and i really felt blessed that so many of people wrote in with encouraging words...and i have a lot of nice words from my friends too! it's so sweet... i really appreciate you writing in!
@ausnikki (4054)
• Brisbane, Australia
10 Dec 06
You're very welcome.Keep your chin up and something will come along soon *hugs*
@camo26 (1418)
11 Dec 06
oh wow i missed this topic i am sorry to hear this that is bad news but hey there is always something new right round the corner so why not enjoy your freedom :) Im sure someone as bright and beutiful as you will manage to catch another job on the go no problem :)so dont worry about it. Hey mabey thats what all your mood swings are about lol (sorry i remebred the other topic) the stress of all this happening :)... well i hope your having a great day and i wish you all the best for the future take care :)
• Singapore
12 Dec 06
LOL! no wonder the mood swings are gone now. i felt so much better and lighter now....and looking forward to go to singapore to start afresh now...thanks for your message, really, i appreciate it very much, my friend!
• Singapore
12 Dec 06
Thanks, my friend! when i dont see you responding to this discussion..i thought you stop carrying ~sob ~sob...luckily you did :0)
@camo26 (1418)
12 Dec 06
Thanks very much well i really hope you find everything you need in singapore and that you are happy and content with your new start there :)Good luck to you my friend i wish you all the best :)
@blueman (16509)
• India
8 Dec 06
i think if your present employer is shtting business down, it doesn't mean you cannot apply for job in any other company as you already had experience working. getting a new job won't be much of a difficulty.
• Singapore
9 Dec 06
thanks so much for a boost of confidence! i appreciate it!
• Singapore
9 Dec 06
Thank you for your sweet words! i appreciate it!
@cr1st1nel (3564)
• Romania
8 Dec 06
Yeah just sit confortable in you chair and watch th 2007 rising
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• Singapore
9 Dec 06
Hey, you know what, sometimes, one door closes while a new one opens, and more often than not...a better door opens! I came across this poster sometime back, it says "You will start to do REAL things when you are doing NOTHING!" I know it sounds weird. But for me, I joined a company mid 2005 and it was a disaster. It was the wrong job fit and I really hated it. But it was difficult for me to just leave because I've been in the corporate life for 10 over years. But I still made the decision to leave and luckily for me, I was already trading forex part time and never did I thought that I would be doing forex on a full time basis, which is something I really miss! I don't miss my corporate life and now, I coach people who are keen to build wealth through forex and find a better sense of achievement when they are "independent" and trading on their own. When I first left, I felt lost and was not doing ANYTHING. But like the poster said, you start doing REAL things when you are doing NOTHING. And I realized that it is true because sometimes we are so wrapped up in our everyday lives that we forget to stop and see what exactly we are doing and what we want to do. Ok...I say too much. You will be fine, I'm sure!
• Singapore
9 Dec 06
wow! you are truly a very wise person! Thanks so much for the sharing above and very inspiring words. Thank you so much! {you start doing REAL things when you are doing NOTHING!}
• Singapore
18 Dec 06
thank you....and I sincerely hope that you'll let us know how things are next year....(not that far from now). So, I shall hear some more good news! :)