Hmmm...just wondering how Jerry is doing. It has been awhile since he has posted. Jerry, are you out there?

~ CAL
"You, yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection" ~ Buddha

Cal,

I seem to recall reading in one of Jerry's more recent posts that he expected to lose his job soon. Perhaps he has and with it, his access to the internet.

I, too, am wondering how he is doing and hope that he is well.

ff

Thank you FF. I do recall that post. I hope he gets access soon. I miss his wisdom, and I hope he is OK. He seemed so torn lately as to what to do.

~ CAL
"You, yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection" ~ Buddha

ya, where are you?

I heard from another member on HH that Jerry is struggling with his feelings about his wife and his job, but he is OK...just not ready to talk about it with everyone right now. Jerry said that it was OK that I post this info, and he appreciates everyone's concern.

Jerry, if you're reading this...we miss you and we wish you all of the best. And we understand...if/when you're ready to talk, we'll all be here. (((HUGS)))

~ CAL
"You, yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection" ~ Buddha

Jerry,

I hope you are reading this because there is HOPE out there for any trouble or problem.

Five weeks ago yesterday (Friday) my District Manager called and said he was told to cut me back from 40 hours a week to 20 hour per week. There went half of the paycheck and all the benefits. I knew it was only a matter of time (as in September or October of this year) before the final call would come and I would be out of a job.

As I had previously stated on another post, I had seen the writing on the wall last year in the August/September time frame. So I wasn't shocked, and I surprised my District Manager as he was expecting me to tell him to shove it up his ass.(His words, not mine) I remember I told him, "When God shuts one door...He opens another."

To make a long story short, the following Tuesday the companies Director of Product Support and Training calls me and wants to know if I would be interested in a position. I am now a Product Support Manager with the same authority and pull as my previous boss, the District Manager. I am salaried with no loss of wages, but no increase at this point.

I have been away from home for three out of the last four weeks and this first year will have more travel than I would like. In fact I got up and left at 3:10 am and drove for 11 hours to get home yesterday.

I have several projects that have been assigned to me which include developing training guides, training aides, and some manuals for the Field Technicians and District Managers to use to grow business for the company. I get to use my hobby (photography) in developing the guides and manuals.

I know that for this first year I am going to be busier than I ever have been with any job. I know that I am not getting a chance for a pay increase until next January. I know that I will have to be away from my family more than I would like. I know that I am in no way going to fairly compensated for the work I do this first year.

I also know I am grateful to have the job.

Jerry, things were looking dark in many respects but I never gave up a positive attitude. I know that you are faced with more issues with regards to your relationship at the same time. At least I was able to get through my wifes infidelity issues before having to deal with the job situation.

Jerry, we are all here for you and I believe that from the standpoint of a job, you will find something as good or better. Believe me, the job market and economy here are not shiny here either.

Believe me when I say don't give up on yourself or on hope. Anything is possible when you believe!

Dave