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knightfan26917


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I haven't posted in a while because I had been back to work full-time & just didn't have the time to "keep up", get enough rest/sleep, remain in Cardiac Rehab, among other responsibilities.  But, now, as of 02/23/2012, less than 3 weeks after returning to full-time work after my 11/11/2011 open heart surgery, I find myself ... unemployed.

 

To say I'm stunned/numb is just the tip of the iceberg.  I've already started the process of "scaling back" financially (including dropping some sponsorships & donations), have applied for unemployment, & started the process of looking for a new job.  The last time this happened (April 2005, due to the Sears/Kmart merger), I wasn't anxious because I received a severance package.  This time, though, no such severance package and a few more expenses, mainly medical bills.

 

But, it's not all bad, with increased "Nephew Time", the ability to do Cardiac Rehab 3 times a week for the full 60 minutes (as opposed to Cardiac Rehab 2 times a week for 30-40 minutes only), finishing the process of going through my rooms (sorting through files, re-arranging things, determining what I don't need/want anymore, etc.), &, of course, writing (posting a new round of writings in another topic).  While road trips are on indefinite hold, I am thinking of making a weekend-style trip or 2, just to clear my head & relax a bit.  We'll see if I can "justify" that expense.

 

I've NO idea what the future has in store, financially, career-wise, road trips, etc., but I'm doing my best to maintain a positive attitude and look forward to whatever comes my way now, even with having to determine if more heart issues have developed for me.  I still may not post much, but I will check in when I can.

 

 

 

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Damn Cort sorry to hear that.
hope things work out and you find a better job....
don't forget you have free room and board here in PA if you want to come for a visit.

take care of yourself....

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Sorry to hear this Cort, I remember you had a feeing about this before the surgery. Good luck Brother!

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Oh that sucks Cort.. this is happening all over. It's not easy out there, but stay positive. if you decided to make a trip to LI, you have a place to stay!

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sorry to hear about that. i have been unemployed since last june. hope you find something soon

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Just terrible. I hope that all goes well in your recovery...that's important more than anything really. Sounds like you have taken the right approach in getting things together, starting the new search. Best of luck and keep us posted.

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best of luck

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Thanks, all ... I sure appreciate the support!

Jim & Angie ... sure would LOVE to take you both up on your offers, but not sure I should take that long of a road trip right now. As you both may remember, I was planning to be in your respective areas in September. IF that happens, I will keep your offers in mind ;).


I'm sorry I haven't visited here lately, but it has been a hectic few weeks...
...job hunting/applying
...COBRA/continued health insurance
...transferring 401k into IRA
...projects I want to do
...tasks I have to do
...continuing my 36 sessions of Cardiac Rehab
...writing
...considering a "mini road trip"....

I've also attended a few workshops at our local library, including small businesses/non-profits & job search techniques/processes. I plan to attend a few more workshops, including a networking group.


Luckily, unemployment was authorized, but it'd be nice to be employed. I'm still in a daze & frustrated by recent events, particularly going from 4 straight years of stellar reviews to no longer having a job. I have a variety of experience as a CSR, Help Desk Specialist & Web Content Associate. I also have experience/training in radio, writing, editing, file organization, event creation/hosting. So, I'd love to get into radio or writing or marketing/advertising.


Meantime ... I've had some AWESOME "nephew time".

03/02/2012 [the anniversary of the Faith (Batavia IL) COB 1998 church sanctuary fire for which I was the Building Committee Chair], I took my nephew to the Hawthorne Hill Nature Center in the morning; we watched CARS in the afternoon.

03/09/2012, I took him to the HHNC & a fire station in the morning; we watched CARS 2 in the afternoon. PICS of this adventure:
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.3521389595680.2169176.1300282613&type=3&l=71f69b2a80


As time allows, I hope to post a bit more in the coming weeks....



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good luck Cort... wishing you all the luck!!!!!

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*nods*

Thanks, Tim. Hope I'm still able to see ya'll this year....



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