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Getting Laid Off....frack!
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by Maureen
on January 1, 2010
So, I'm about to lose my job and am freaking out.
Keeping to the vegan eating plan has become even more important to me through this transition, because I know, I truly believe, that I will be stronger, healthier, and more capable of handling whatever gets thrown at me, as long as I continue to stay the healthy, kind path. It will help with my physical strength as well as my mental strength. Whatever happens, I will come through this stronger ....I have to remember that. But it sucks major a@@ right now.
Has anyone else been laid off recently? Words of advice?
I am so very sorry to hear, keep posting , we are here for you as this can happen to anyone including me...have you considered returning to school, or a online college, or volunteer, that could open employment, I am so sorry
Thanks Patty. My head is still spinning, trying to get around it.
I want to do a work/study deal at a Bikram studio nearby, if they need help, just to have a destination & work on my yoga practice. As for a long term career change, I am considering that too.
Checking in , Maurren, how are you doing?
Maureen, I am so sorry, I didnt mean to misspell your name.
I'm doing ok....the ax has not fallen yet.
Still on the vegan path and it is really helping me. My energy levels are staying strong, even though I am stressed and only sleeping a few hours a night. In the past, I might have turned to food for comfort, but not this time :)
I'm doing ok....the ax has not fallen yet.
Still on the vegan path and it is really helping me. My energy levels are staying strong, even though I am stressed and only sleeping a few hours a night. In the past, I might have turned to food for comfort, but not this time :)
I just got some bad news at work today as well... starting to seriously think about grad school. Good thing rice and beans are so cheap! This economy blows.
I was laid off of my job in April 2009, but fortunately found another job in a city that is a 40 minute drive one-way from home. Believe me, I had searched for something closer to home that wouldn't require such a drive (not to mention my resources, and the earth's)!
I would like to relocate to Oregon, but since the economy blows, I can't find a job there either and am thankful for the one I have!
Dessiree & Ashely, man that stinks. I too am now officially jobless. And that is a scary feeling!
As a result, I stepped off the vegan wagon - I won't say "fell" as i consciously chose to indulge in cheese and dairy and yes, 2 pieces of bacon. But now I am stepping back on the wagon. I had my little rebellion and now I am stronger for it - see, it didn't make me feel good! It made me feel.....hopeless, rather than empowered. So, back to vegan today. In my newfound free time, I will make a stir fry for breakfast while it is raining outside :)
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