Back to work

[Frosty]

LTGers may recall that I posted about my job being off shored in January 2009. Since that time, I considered some career alternatives, did a lot of reading, networked with hundreds of new acquaintances, and took some formal training. Gauging the local job market, I made the decision to stay in the software engineering field and refocused my skill set from one specialty to another. Almost two years after the layoff I'm happy to report that I started a new position with a terrific, local employer earlier this month.

I can hardly express how fortunate I feel and how grateful I am for the opportunity to work again. I have never thought of myself as being a prideful person, but this experience has demonstrated to me that my feet could, in fact, have been closer to the ground. I am thankful for that lesson and I will forever be more empathetic regarding the misfortune of others.

My sincerest best wishes to other LTG members who are out of work. May the new year bring each of you positive change.

 

[Graham]

Congratulations Frosty. I know it has been tough on you but I'm very glad you're feeling positive now.

Get back to posting some clips though huh?

Tis the season after all. :mrgreen:

 

[killdeer43]

That's fantastic news.
It's certainly obvious that you've gained a heap of perspective in the process, even though I'm sure it was a tough go.
Better times are ahead!

Best to you and yours and thanks for sharing,
Joe

 

[bluesypicky]

Great to hear Frosty, awesome Holiday present and congrats to you.
I know exactly what you mean by feeling fortunate to have a job.... a sign of times I guess.

 

[West R Lee]

Good news Frosty. I hope you find happiness in your new job. How's your hand?

West

 

[12stringer]

Great News Frosty...I am very happy for you....what you have been through has lead you to a richer life. Thank you sincerely for sharing. Merry Christmas!

 

[chazmo]

Best wishes, as always, frosty....

Hope the new gig doesn't keep you too tied up through the holidays, but whatever it takes... Enjoy the season.

 

[taabru45]

That news is like my 1st Christmas present. Steffan

 

[capnjuan]

Congratulations Frosty; ought to make this Christmas a little merrier!

 

[markus]

That's good news! Merry Christmas Frosty!
Markus

 

[kyguild]

Congratulations, Frosty, great news indeed!! Employment is a precious thing. A great Christmas Gift!

KY

 

[fronobulax]

Good news!

 

[Bikerdoc]

Great news!!! I can only imagine how tuff it can get; out of work and lookin' for a job.
Merry Christmas!!!

Peace

 

[Frosty]

Thanks guys.

Having been steadily employed for 30 years, I have never lived through such a prolonged period of uncertainty before. One's ability to operate in the modern world changes significantly without an income. Meeting expenses is only part of the challenge. We were fortunate enough to have been savers for years and we made it through with that. We also cut a few, now clearly unnecessary, expenses which I doubt will come back.

West, my hand is fine - thanks for asking. I have lost a fair amount of feeling in my left index fingertip, but that could have been much worse! I can live with this, I can play the guitar.

Chazmo, as you correctly guess I have no accrued vacation time. But I honestly don't care. I've had enough time off to last me quite a while!

 

[RussD]

Congrats, Frosty! It's amazingly tough not having full-time employment - what a great change to start the new year!
Here's to 2011!

 

[Scratch]

Congratulations, Frosty. Great news...

 

[Ridgemont]

I am glad to hear thing are on the up Frosty. And yes it is a very good thing you can still play the guitar. I have always enjoyed seeing your videos...with the trusty pooch by your side.

 

[geoguy]

Congrats on the new career, Frosty . . . I was laid off once & it also recalibrated my attitude.

What happened to your hand?

 

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<salutes>

 

[Frosty]

I was laid off once & it also recalibrated my attitude.
What happened to your hand?

"Recalibrate", good word.

Hand injury: careless move at home resulted in a crush injury in 2008. I was fortunate enough to have health insurance at the time, so surgery and PT put me back on track.