Vibes for my mother, if you will. She found out today that she's losing her job.

[Danger Mouse]

She has until the end of March to find a job within her company, and if she's unsuccessful, she will probably be formally let go. This is difficult for her...she's in her early fifties and was getting close to retirement. I hope she is able to find another job within the company so that she doesn't have to start over.

I currently live at home...to be honest, it's more for family reasons than for financial...I could afford a small apartment closer to my job if need be. It may come to that. I'm not overly concerned on that front...I know a lot of people that can help me out. I'm worried about my mom and little sister. Mom has been at her current job for nearly 30 years. It's been ages since she's been in this kind of situation.

For my little sister's part, she's scared about the possibility moving, and about changes coming into her life. As you know, she's already had it rough, with the illness and death of her father. This comes not a year after her father's death, too, so vibes for her as well. It's been a rough year for the kid.

[flvegan]

1. That sucks.

Best wishes to your mom. Any potential openings in the company that she's found?

[Danger Mouse]

3. Well she just found out today, so I don't know that she's looked much.

She'll have someone within the company working with her to aid her.

[TZ]

2. oh man

Good luck to you and your family..Everytime I read a post here about someone losing a job I get sooo sad..:hug:

[Danger Mouse]

4. It seems to be going around a lot lately.

:(

[lost-in-nj]

5. .....

I will keep positive thoughts for your Mom

and for you and your sister to....

:hug:


enough is enough


lost

[Danger Mouse]

6. too many people in the Lounge and all over the country...

are seeing a lot of hard times due to this economy...
due to Bush and the Repulicans and Reagan raping this country. bastards.

[Danger Mouse]

7. kick, i guess.

[lizziegrace]

8. It's a scary place to be

for everyone. I hope your mom's able to find something in the company.

:hug:

[AlCzervik]

9. Good vibes to her, my sister was laid off 2 weeks ago from IBM, 19 years, cya!

[Avalux]

10. Sending good vibes to your family.

I just lost my job last week; single mom; 40ish - haven't been out of work since I started 20 years ago. I am terrified but trying not to let it get me down. I don't want to make this post about me so just know I am thinking of all of you and hoping for the best; that your mom is able to find another position.

And BTW - Coldplay isn't so bad. ;-)

[Callalily]

11. My heart goes out to

your mom and your sister. I too hope she finds a position within the company. Will keep your family in my prayers.

:hug:

[Lavender Brown]

12. It's so hard

My Dad works for a hospital, the same one for many years. Now his position is on shaky ground with all the shake-ups in NY hospitals, so we're just hoping he can make it to retirement. Much luck to your mom. :hug:

[Danger Mouse]

13. I hope your dad can make it to retirement.

[RevolutionaryActs]

14. Lots and lots of good vibes!

For all of you. :grouphug:

[Danger Mouse]

15. I appreciate it...

...
little sister. :P

[RevolutionaryActs]

17. Sure thing.

Big brother. :spray:

ETA: we're destroying our DU marital status. :P

[prolesunited]

16. Be on the lookout for age discrimination

They have to show no bias in the way they cut jobs.

[auntAgonist]

18. a kick full of good vibes for your Mom and your sister and you too!

:hi:

I hope for the best for all of you.

aA
kesha

[Blue Diadem]

19. Of course DM.

Prayers and good vibes coming your Mom and sister's way. I really hope your Mom can find another position within the company.

Hugs and prayers for you too.

[RebelOne]

20. If your mom's is in her early 50s, she has a long time yet for retirement.

I lost a job at 58. I have been at my current job for 12 years. I'm now 70 and not ready to retire.

[ThomCat]

21. I hope she can find another position.

:hug:

My uncle has been searching for a job. He's in his early 60s. Nobody is willing to hire someone close to retirement age. But he can't retire for several more years. He needs a job. :(

Hopefully things look much better for someone in her 50s. Hopefully she finds an internal position and it all becomes a moot point. :)

[LiberalEsto]

22. Blessings of abundance and security

to your mom.

[applegrove]

23. Vibes.

[fizzgig]

24. there is no loyalty to employees and it's sickening

i hope things work out

:hug:

[mnhtnbb]

25. ooh, boy. Vibes all around. Hope your mom is successful finding something

[RT Atlanta]

26. Good vibes sent Danger Mouse!

n/t

[GoddessOfGuinness]

27. Sending good vibes...

What a horrible thing, after working there for 30 years!
It's probably a blessing that you are at home right now. If she hasn't suggested it, you might offer to pay rent, or just do what you can to contribute monetarily.

On the positive side, mt mom decided at age 49 to get a degree in social work. Within 3 years, she'd completed all the necessary course work and had a job. It can be done... :hug::hug::hug: