tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8733289016000331233.post5940198818425387380..comments2024-03-28T05:05:30.116-04:00Comments on mainewords: double whammymshatchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06308916014310536449noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8733289016000331233.post-15171735969222681332012-12-02T19:28:41.193-05:002012-12-02T19:28:41.193-05:00All of the above! Your next job WILL be much bett...All of the above! Your next job WILL be much better, and you WILL get tons of writing done in the meantime. A friend of mine did a NaNoSubMo where he listed one editor/agent per day for the month of December and then sent off his submission to one per day. Maybe you could do something like that?<br /><br />Good luck to you. I'm sorry for the crappy day. Have you done a search on ways to deal with a muffler that's fallen off? I'm no muffler expert, so I can't help you there.Shannon Lawrencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00934641808195675935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8733289016000331233.post-59618151731003530272012-12-01T18:18:13.711-05:002012-12-01T18:18:13.711-05:00haha, I might do that if I had crappy neighbors. L...haha, I might do that if I had crappy neighbors. Luckily mine are ok. But I am trying to write even though it is a bit harder than usual. mshatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06308916014310536449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8733289016000331233.post-88848849152685422462012-12-01T18:16:58.395-05:002012-12-01T18:16:58.395-05:00thank you Lydia! That's what I keep hoping :)thank you Lydia! That's what I keep hoping :)mshatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06308916014310536449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8733289016000331233.post-52861020572676859992012-12-01T18:16:33.097-05:002012-12-01T18:16:33.097-05:00I wouldn't mind starring in that movie...I wouldn't mind starring in that movie...mshatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06308916014310536449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8733289016000331233.post-11673299950711228252012-12-01T18:15:35.484-05:002012-12-01T18:15:35.484-05:00I'm trying to think positive thoughts, say pos...I'm trying to think positive thoughts, say positive things, even though I am admittedly a bit panicked. Just trying not to think about it too much. <br />mshatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06308916014310536449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8733289016000331233.post-9988495344905710292012-12-01T18:10:22.727-05:002012-12-01T18:10:22.727-05:00three was finding out I had no propane which means...three was finding out I had no propane which means no cooking until I can buy a tank. Sadly, I am not a big fan of the microwave. On the other hand, this being three, let's hope my luck is about to head in the other direction :)mshatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06308916014310536449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8733289016000331233.post-22250951226304066932012-12-01T15:07:13.469-05:002012-12-01T15:07:13.469-05:00No idea how to put a muffler back on but you could...No idea how to put a muffler back on but you could just leave it off for awhile and take your irritation out on your neighbours...<br /><br />I hope you get a job soon. Maybe you can write a few books with your time away from work.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12160669603997465454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8733289016000331233.post-38417929595762630622012-12-01T11:09:10.532-05:002012-12-01T11:09:10.532-05:00There will come a time when you will look back on ...There will come a time when you will look back on how bad this time was, and realize how much better things are now. It will come. Hugs!Lydia Kanghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00484415427764822386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8733289016000331233.post-31057902494843275672012-11-30T23:31:37.288-05:002012-11-30T23:31:37.288-05:00Well, now, if this were a Meg Ryan movie, (that...Well, now, if this were a Meg Ryan movie, (that's kinda how it sounds!) the guy at the muffler shop who fixes your car is gonna be a single gorgeous hunk who's only working there part-time. His real job, of course, is writing. Ooh, and he's starting an indie publishing company, for which he needs a lovely young writer/editor to join him, both for work... and for play. Lots of play.<br /><br />Okay, so that might not happen. Still, ya never know. It sucks about your job, but I firmly believe something better is just over the horizon. You go, girl! Hang in there. (Maybe you COULD hire out as an editor. You've got a great eye.)Susan Flett Swiderskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8733289016000331233.post-60852927968708809692012-11-30T18:53:17.075-05:002012-11-30T18:53:17.075-05:00You seem to already have a healthy, upbeat attitud...You seem to already have a healthy, upbeat attitude about it, even though it sounds really tough. So good luck, and I'm sure things will get better soon. :) :) :) In the meantime, if it helps, I've lost mufflers an awful lot as well. I think they fall off on purpose. :)Bethany Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12829932931010851406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8733289016000331233.post-49500282250312933402012-11-30T18:23:32.444-05:002012-11-30T18:23:32.444-05:00First, that really sucks. :(
Second, it's been...First, that really sucks. :(<br />Second, it's been my experience that the karma wheel will work its way around and balance out. Something really fabulous is in your future, I'm sure of it!<br />Third, unfortunately, it's also been my experience that bad things come in threes, so be careful.<br />Wishing you the very best, Marcy! You'll get through this and great things will come your way! ♥Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735576044552810103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8733289016000331233.post-56097063697619223982012-11-30T17:42:55.236-05:002012-11-30T17:42:55.236-05:00I'm sorry, too, and thank you for those good v...I'm sorry, too, and thank you for those good vibes; I need them!mshatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06308916014310536449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8733289016000331233.post-59772586495665172142012-11-30T17:42:29.981-05:002012-11-30T17:42:29.981-05:00Those are some excellent suggestions Liza! Thank y...Those are some excellent suggestions Liza! Thank you!mshatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06308916014310536449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8733289016000331233.post-43270103566607476762012-11-30T17:42:03.797-05:002012-11-30T17:42:03.797-05:00well, I already did get a chuckle out of the muffl...well, I already did get a chuckle out of the muffler falling off; the timing was just a bit too perfect. Good thing I can laugh though, right?mshatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06308916014310536449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8733289016000331233.post-68823866848831998332012-11-30T17:37:37.941-05:002012-11-30T17:37:37.941-05:00I sure hope so!I sure hope so!mshatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06308916014310536449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8733289016000331233.post-33722687735132000652012-11-30T17:37:25.642-05:002012-11-30T17:37:25.642-05:00I wouldn't say no to a nice guy...I wouldn't say no to a nice guy...mshatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06308916014310536449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8733289016000331233.post-73670154020013207472012-11-30T17:36:38.548-05:002012-11-30T17:36:38.548-05:00I hope we both find jobs we love.I hope we both find jobs we love.mshatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06308916014310536449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8733289016000331233.post-38391982322375019382012-11-30T17:36:12.023-05:002012-11-30T17:36:12.023-05:00duct tape works for almost anything but I have a f...duct tape works for almost anything but I have a feeling the muffler isn't one of them :(mshatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06308916014310536449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8733289016000331233.post-34967237510847463952012-11-30T14:43:39.131-05:002012-11-30T14:43:39.131-05:00I know you don't want pity, but I am sorry thi...I know you don't want pity, but I am sorry this happened to you. Sending good vibes your ways and I hope your setbacks will soon turn into comebacks. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8733289016000331233.post-73849859399800952882012-11-30T13:49:37.372-05:002012-11-30T13:49:37.372-05:00Maybe this will help. Almost four years after my ...Maybe this will help. Almost four years after my job of 23 years was eliminated in a similar scenario to yours, I drove around doing errands today, thinking I've never been more myself than I am now...and it would not have happened if I still had that job. And yes, writing is what we do and how we get through it, but someday the feelings you have now will be real and true when you use them in your fiction. Now is the the time to be thankful you are a writer. The muffler though...well that is a great big pain! <br /><br />Now...the old HR girl in me says, I don't know if you received any outplacement support, but if you didn't...here are some steps to take if you plan to pursue new employment. Write a list right this minute of every person you know. EVERY one. Each of these folks present a networking opportunity for you. Reach out to them (individually)in person, or via email or FB and inform them what has happened to you. Explain your background and let them know you'd appreciate any suggestions they have in regard to your next steps. You are not looking for a job from them (that always intimidates folks). Tell them you are just looking for their input. You are hoping they may be able to put you in touch with someone who may be able to help you. Try to schedule half hour meetings with them, just to get their ideas. ("I'm wondering if we could meet for coffee sometime, so that I could get your thoughts as to people I might speak to in regard to my background.") Face-to-face is always better. Then follow up on every suggestion, every lead. Start a spreadsheet and document everyone you have spoken to and who they have recommended you speak to, make sure to follow up, and write a thank you note to everyone. This is how you take charge of your job search. <br /><br />Contrary to popular belief, you don't have to wait until the holidays are over to start this process. Lots of HR/hiring folks want to hit the ground running on 1/1 and would love to have identified their right candidate before then. It can be a good time for folks to see you on an informational basis, because schedules do slow down this time of year. <br /><br />Oh, and one more thing? I have the part-time job I hold now because I volunteered for the organization when I was first laid off. After they got to know me, they offered me freelance writing assignments and then later, a part-time job. I also write now for a regional magazine, a connection I also developed via networking. Everything you do now develops the potential to move forward. <br /><br />Good luck Marcy.Lizahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16170701034715108039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8733289016000331233.post-2090909747712270222012-11-30T11:25:28.217-05:002012-11-30T11:25:28.217-05:00Oh, I'm so sorry. I'm praying and hoping t...Oh, I'm so sorry. I'm praying and hoping that everything starts to look up soon. Someday you're going to look back on this day and laugh . . .Tyrean Martinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15356604721537744361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8733289016000331233.post-77221915526786693762012-11-30T11:11:47.137-05:002012-11-30T11:11:47.137-05:00Yikes.
I don't know what to say. I'll com...Yikes.<br /><br />I don't know what to say. I'll come up with something later, I'm sure. Take time to process and I'm sure your joy will come through.Liz A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16531953467834426316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8733289016000331233.post-49393624316062188602012-11-30T09:25:07.715-05:002012-11-30T09:25:07.715-05:00Oh, no, that's terrible. Now I'm seeing yo...Oh, no, that's terrible. Now I'm seeing you as Meg Ryan or Sandra Bullock in one of those movies where everything hits the fan at once for the character. Of course, they always end up with something better at the end and handsome man to go with it, so stay optimistic. Damn, gotta believe something better is coming after a crap day like that. ((hugs)). Luanne G. Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15762881276976395955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8733289016000331233.post-25342213659683679222012-11-30T08:28:33.118-05:002012-11-30T08:28:33.118-05:00lol, old kitty! A muffler here in the states is pa...lol, old kitty! A muffler here in the states is part of the exhaust system on a car - which in my case fell off as I was driving. Haha! Too funny you thought I was sad about my scarf!mshatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06308916014310536449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8733289016000331233.post-6802166162520043242012-11-30T08:06:40.588-05:002012-11-30T08:06:40.588-05:00So sorry Marcy. My company is closing in 2014 and ...So sorry Marcy. My company is closing in 2014 and I'll be laid off too. I try to have faith I'll find a job I like better. You will too.Natalie Aguirrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03756087804171246660noreply@blogger.com