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On November 8, 2005 after several months of conflict with my supervisor I lost my job of 8 years. It was a very hard time of me, but one I knew was coming. Three months later I started a new life and a new job in Los Angeles. Since that time, my life has only gotten better. I have a great and diverse group of friends. I have a wonderful apartment in a great part of town. I have an incredible man who loves me. I have developed a great network of professional contacts as my career continued to move to new and exciting levels. It was true I have been working a lot and my health has been suffering because of the long hours, but I was proud of what I had accomplished.
On November 9, 2007, exactly 2 years and 1 day later I lost my job, again. This time there was no warning. There was no brewing conflict. There was no indication at all. There was simply the statement, "Your position has been eliminated". There it was. Just when I thought I was riding on the top of the world, I get thrown from the horse. Now I am here, again. I am in the land of uncertainty. What will become of me? Will I find another job before the money runs out? Will I loose everything that I have worked so hard for? I am lost. I don’t know if I can take it this time. What if I have to move again? I’m just now getting where I feel like I belong. I don’t know what to do. I’m scared. I’m scared of the future. They say that when one door closes another opens. If one more person quotes that to me I am going to throw myself in front of a bus. Of course I wouldn’t be killed, only paralyzed from the neck down.
As I look out at the dark November night I can’t help wonder. What happen? Where did I go wrong? I was so sure of myself. I had everything a man could want from life. It was as if God gave me everything I wanted and then suddenly he remembered. Perhaps we are not meant to ever have everything for very long. May be we are always supposed to be struggling with some kind of drama. If everything was perfect they wouldn’t call it life. They would call it Heaven.
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Hei Sean,
This is the first time that I ever read a stranger’s blog. Hopefully you’ll feel a lot better by now. In buddhism believed that ‘ever changing’ is the only thing that will not change in life. Changing happens from moment to moment.
Think about it this way, you always need to experience down side of your life o that you can cherish the up side of it. At least you still have your partner with you this time.
Hope that things will work out for you. All the best
Sie Wey 11.20.07 @ 4:09 amHey handsome. I think you are on to something we can all shake our heads in agreement with… There is some weird and unfair universal equation out there that just does not let us “have it all”. Well, at the same time at least.
Remember that you have to put yourself first. Not the job, not the town or apt, and not even the man if the relationship is not there yet… Ask yourself, what can I do to prevent this from happening again, or at least so soon? Maybe it means grad school, change in career, maybe a move to somewhere jobs in your field are abundant and stable, more networking with other professionals in your area…? There is something you can do. Focus on figuring that part out.
Chin up and back at it against the adversity. You’ll be OK.
XO
Rob 11.20.07 @ 4:33 amR
come on, everything is gonna be alrite..
dyda dyda dyda 11.26.07 @ 6:27 amsometimes, the worse happens for a better reasons,..
so I hope you will be okay..
don’t cry cuz you will hate yourself in the end.
all you have to do is take a deep breath.. saddest song will turn into sweetest melody for you.
you’re so right..
i suppose the key is to be a positive person, life shall always be full of challenges, it shall challenge u emotionally and all of the other aspects, oh it shall be a happy day any other day !!!
Sven Adnan 11.27.07 @ 12:17 amhi sean,
i’ve heard this for several times before so i just want to share it with you..”when you feel that doors were all closed for you, go and check the windows..blessings and graces could’ve been sent there.” remember, a house has more windows than doors. right?
ever 11.27.07 @ 11:53 pmHi Sean,
I stumbled upon your blog about a year ago and decided to revisit it today. I just wanted to offer some encouragement.
I’ve been unemployed for almost 6 months now. Just like all things in life, you’ll experience a lot of ups and downs. It is really important to stay positive - remember all the tough times you’ve made it through and trust in yourself to become a stronger person through it. Don’t forget to talk to friends. Expressing your feelings through your blog is a good start.
Linda 11.29.07 @ 12:32 pmPlease don’t feel sad….we all go through rough times, it’s a learning experience…we gain wisdom from these sorts of things, then we move on, we become wiser, we step up to further challenges having learned from the previous. i myself was in a situation like yours before and i’m in that sort of situation now. i can’t say it’s not affecting me but i’m not letting it get to me! no, not this time-no longer!
anna angela 11.29.07 @ 7:25 pmperhaps you’re right with this
“Perhaps we are not meant to ever have everything for very long. May be we are always supposed to be struggling with some kind of drama. If everything was perfect they wouldn’t call it life. They would call it Heaven.”
gawd. i wish i can have what i want and last forever too.
anyways it’s their loss not yours. xoxxoxo. you’re the best!
jay 11.30.07 @ 12:13 amwish my best wishes
peng 11.30.07 @ 4:46 amHi Sean
Linda 11.30.07 @ 4:33 pmChin up buddy. What is life without the dramas huh? I empathise with you very much so, for years I was happy , on top of the world. But wheel of fortune turned and I came crashing down, nearly lost everything including the tragic death of my brother who was also my rock. I figured I could crawl under my duvet and cry or take it on the chin and figure something out. I went back to college after 4 years , I came close to a job I had always dreamt about. But I also have 2 kids who depend on me 100% and now I have decided against a traineeship on offer because it means I have to relocate, and work long hours. The funny thing is whenever I nearly hit the bottom is when I see the light, something or someone will lift me up, is it god, is it human innate desire for survival, or just sheer good luck… So what does all this mean for you?
Well: Look deep into yourself and find out what matters most . Don’t relocate again if you are happiest here. Make it work from here. As for me, I am still looking for ‘that job’, not my dream job but maybe something that is right not just for me but also for my kids. The traineeship would have meant long hours - 60-70 hours , even 90 hours sometimes. It really did affect my health and my mood. I was too tired to smile . So no more. Life is too short.
My darling brother died soon after his 40th. Rest in peace brother. What he wanted the most was time , time to do the simple things with those he liked and loved.Let your friends and loved ones your safety net. Good luck, keep looking, keep networking….. you work to live not live to work. Good luck sweetie xx
Haha! One door closes and another opens. That’s complete bullshit. But trust me when I say that sometimes even shit taste good. I lost my life 2 years back. I’m doing ok now. I’m living.
Nothing in the world is perfect, it’s just the thought that makes it so. Believe in yourself, my good man and you will pull through.
Smile and like what someone else said, keep your chin up and your head high. XD
*hugs*
Aurora 11.30.07 @ 7:43 pmHi Sean, I cant say that I’ve been through the same things as you have, but then your story has bits and pieces in it that I can relate to. Could be from an excrutiating day at work to an emotionally action packed story from a friend, I dont recall anymore but then I find points in it that I can seriously agree with.
I know that there are days when we all feel like crap and that we’d rather hide and eat ice cream the whole day. Then, there are days when we fell like we’re on top of the world and living the life… or as you said, heaven.
I say, just take it all in. Enjoy the days that you feal happy about. Gripe on the days that suck. Figure out what you want and can do and start to take control of the things that you can. It will eventually be alright.
I know this is kind of late but, I wish you well.
gina gorgeous 12.02.07 @ 2:38 amI WAS ONCE RIDING ON THE SAME BOAT, FEAR NOT GOD IS WATCHING YOU FROM A DISTANCE, REMEMBER.., FOOTPRINTS IN THE SAND? HE WILL NEVER LEAVE YOU…KEEP PRAYING GOD LOVES YOU
LILIBETH 01.21.08 @ 11:42 pmwen one door of happiness closes,another opens!means god wil never leave us!there is always a reserve!like archimedes law!lulubog ka at lulutong ka rin!somtimes it defends to us,ngunit hindi natin hawak ang bukas!may biglang namamatay!nagkakasakit at iba pa!.do not rely on ur self,but trust the wisdom of god!.alam ko naman po ang ginagawa ko eh!for me time is gold~!.time is fleeting at hindi na maibabalik pa!.be positive!…ginagawa ko naman laht ng makakaya ko!
jun 08.19.08 @ 8:08 pmmarami nga nagoofer sa akin eh ng job eh,but in a good health!.hindi nyo ako maiintindihan,dahil wla kayo sa sitwasyon ko.period!.sama kayo sa mg ainaplayan ko at makikita nyo!…nakatayo pa rin me!.u r far frm my situation!.i know my priority n dat is ayusin muna yung buhay ko.sabi nga tangalin mo muna yung puwing sa mata mo.thyanks sa advice!…ang kailangan lang ay patience,dahil hindi lahat ng bagay ay makukuha sa panandalian!.marami na me naaplayan,pero nag-aaply pa rin!.
jun 08.19.08 @ 8:15 pm