I could use a miracle right about now. My part-time motel job was officially terminated today. Last Monday, I could see "the writing on the wall" and
knew it was only a matter of time. Anticipating the termination, I spoke to my
case worker at the local employment office; and she referred me to a lady
with Vocational Rehabilitation. (I have several disabilities that have hindered
my finding, and keeping, employment.) Voc. Rehab. had worked with me
before, back in the 1980s. They helped me find training, which led to my
position at the local hospital (which lasted 19 years, until they began
downsizing). Hopefully, they can help me again. The Voc. Rehab. person felt that I was a likely candidate and set up an appointment with me for Friday (yesterday). I gave her my complete medical history and signed all the release forms so they can obtain my medical records from my various doctors. I just hope and pray something happens fast (the sooner, the
better). I know the right job is out there. Maybe they can help me find it.

my sincerest prayers. i will be praying like crazy hon. you are in my thoughts!

I wish you the very best of luck in finding a new job.

I will pray that things will get better for you. Check out this link.

http://apply.westathome.com/

I'll keep you in my prayers.

I'll be praying things work out. Hopefully this is a blessing in disguise and you can get another long-term job.

I'll keep you in my prayers. And try to keep positive thoughts while the job search is going on.

I'm praying for you, bud.

so sorry to hear that. :( i'll be praying for you. just stay positive (like Ann said). every cloud has a silver lining. :)

I'm very sorry to hear of your recent troubles. My sincerest wishes and prayers that everything works out for you.

My prayers go out to you, hang in there! :bighug:

I wish the very best for you and will pray for you.

I really hope they can help you find a new job!!! I'll be praying for you!!!

Good luck! You'll find something; stay positive!

Sir, I am praying for you once again. I know you will pull through these tough times and get your job situation, for the best of you. Just keep a positive attitude, and know things will get better. Good luck.

I want to take this opportunity to thank each and every one of you. I didn't
realize how many friends I have here, and that gives me a good feeling. If I
can just find even a temporary job that will tide me over until next June, when
I will be old enough to be eligible for Social Security, then I will be grateful.
Of course, even after that I will need a part-time job a few hours a week to
supplement my income. Health-wise, it is best for anyone to stay busy, too.
Yes, I think that--at least in the long run--things worked out for the best.
The job was becoming too much of an emotional strain. It was not a demanding job physically, quite the opposite. But it was a terrible strain on
my emotions. Like I told my Voc. Rehab. case worker, I'm just not a "people
person" and both my two most recent jobs (the motel desk clerk and the
Wal-Mart front end cashier) were stressful for me because I had to deal with
the public. Before that, I had worked nearly twenty years in an office
environment (at the hospital). To go from a job with virtually no contact
with the public to two jobs with a lot of contact with the public was, I
think, just too drastic a change for me to handle. I admit it looks grim right
now, but "things look darkest right before dawn." So I'll just have to try to
keep my chin up. As my older sister always said during a crisis, "This, too
will pass."

I hope everything works out for you!

Keep the faith, TVStar, keep the faith!!

I know you'll find something tvstarcollector, I just know it.

how goes the job hunt? any luck?

good luck with the job hunt! i hope you're able to find a good job soon.

I hope things work out for you. Good luck!

good luck with the job hunt! i hope you're able to find a good job soon.

As luck would have it, my Voc Rehab case worker was on vacation last week
(although she did check her email at home). I'm going to try to talk to her
today.

Tomorrow is the date for my fact-finding appointment (by telephone) re my
unemployment claim. But the last time that I tried to get an extension, it
was denied. So I'm not holding my breath. But something had better happen
soon. I am getting beyond discouraged; I'm becoming distraught. :(

I've been to that point, TVStarCollector.....and from someone who knows darkness......light does come in mysterious and amazing ways. Trust that He sees you and will help you these struggles!

TV Star Collector, my friend (and I DO mean that term), you WILL find something new! Everyone on this thread is pulling for you and keeping the faith.

You are in the thoughts and prayers of myself and all my friends, both online and offline. Hang tough - you are one really awesome person - I know something great will come your way soon! Let us all know when it does!

Dude, you've got my e-mail address. If you feel seriously down or need someone to write to and talk with, I'm here for ya! I went through it with both my husband and my sister, plus I know good friends who have gone through what you're going through now and came through. I know it's really hard, but with people behind you and God in front of you there's no way you can miss!