January 23, 2009 Sacked
Yesterday was not a good day. I was notified at 10:00 that I was being laid off from Microsoft where I have worked for the past 8 years. Today is my last day. It was devastating news. I got my first job in 1968 and have never been fired until yesterday.
And thanks to all for the overwhelming response to my shot of Joey yesterday.
Update September 22, 2009: Imagine my surprise to see comments on this 9 month old picture today. I am still unemployed but we're getting by. Had a great summer with the grandkids. Getting used to watching how much we spend on things.
Vandana Raman
on Jan 28sorry to hear about it, late albeit..you're so very creative, their loss.. such a neat shot of such a frustrating moment
Chuck Beehner
on Nov 11Art, I was not part of the dailies back then... I have my own posting just like this, well the picture is different, but the message is the same. Feel your pain... Hopefully, we will all be back on track soon.
465004AnthonyT
on Nov 11So sorry to hear of your bad news, Great shot though, Hope things work out for you.
Sandizphotos-SeascapeS
on Sep 22Nearly 9 months to the day! Sorry to hear about it (late). Perfect picture for the moment, though. At least it gave you time to stop and smell the roses. Hey - you need to post a picture of you smelling the roses!
fotomom
on Sep 22Art, you have my support too. I realized at 6:30AM this morning even before my coffee that this was a January picture. I wasn't a part of the daily community then. Great picture of the day so many of us fear and have feared for years. Time with the grandkids is good!
Gary Esman
on Sep 22I think all the comments below pretty well sum up all the support you have from this community. You are well liked and praying for you. Stay with it and good things will come. Take care.
cornfu
on Sep 22you are in my family's prayers! my children are praying for you by name., Art! i have no words of wisdom other than nothing is in our control and we survive if we strive. having been in your situation, i wish you strength. i am here today and better off for it but it is a tough road ahead. stay strong, friend.
LCD
on Sep 22Sorry for your circumstance. Just wanted to share that the time I was laid off, I thought it was the worst day of my life, but it turned out to be a good thing. Every person that I know in similar circumstances has always ended up better off. So, stay open to the opportunities, and best of luck to you.
396743jordanbills
on Sep 22Sorry to see this, Art. But you have talent. Have you thought of trying event photography? Some people do well at it. And you certainly have the qualifications. Best of luck, my friend, and may God Bless. Love the creativity shown here.
RunColorado
on Sep 22I'm so sorry to hear that... very creative shot to show your feelings...someone once told this "everything is a once in a lifetime experience so remember we grow from having new challenges that force us to be uncomfortable at times". I have learned so much from this saying...take care.