Trying To KTF......

[harry2299]

Hello everyone I dont post very often but always check in on how things are going, I dont wanna sound pathetic but I will share this as I really need to vent,Friday I was laid off of my job of 21 years, my boss told me with tears in his eyes he had to let me go, he said that the money promised from our president has not even been seen buy our customers......bottom line I am 46 years old I am a welder by trade and now out of work, just like many middle class americans........I pray as we all do that our investment will come through.....I will start looking for a job right away, but it dont look good, I live in New Jersey and there really isnt much in my field.....So I will keep my chin up try and stay positive and say GO RV.......I hope I did not bring anyone down with this post, I already had a good cry, and am trying to be optimistic...the one thing I cant do is wait for an RV, so I will try like hell to find a job and keep my house......thanks and God Bless You.

[Texxas777]

Harry,

Been there and done that.... praying for you bud. Believing for a BETTER opportunity!

Texx

[truckdriver]

Hello everyone I dont post very often but always check in on how things are going, I dont wanna sound pathetic but I will share this as I really need to vent,Friday I was laid off of my job of 21 years, my boss told me with tears in his eyes he had to let me go, he said that the money promised from our president has not even been seen buy our customers......bottom line I am 46 years old I am a welder by trade and now out of work, just like many middle class americans........I pray as we all do that our investment will come through.....I will start looking for a job right away, but it dont look good, I live in New Jersey and there really isnt much in my field.....So I will keep my chin up try and stay positive and say GO RV.......I hope I did not bring anyone down with this post, I already had a good cry, and am trying to be optimistic...the one thing I cant do is wait for an RV, so I will try like hell to find a job and keep my house......thanks and God Bless You.

you will be in my prayers [hang in there]good thinkings are about to come

[strick5555]

Brother EVERYTHING happens for a reason...... Don't know reason for your situation, but do know that when things are out of my control I give it to God. We all know that something WILL eventually happen with the IQD, we just don't know what??? Been in this investment for a long time and don't see anything happening tomorrow, but do believe we'll see a major change before the end of the year. Usually don't post, but felt your pain and felt obligated as a christian man to support your comment in some way. Good luck with everything and as the other poster said..... the sun will come up tomorrow. God Bless!

[NevadaSam]

Hello everyone I dont post very often but always check in on how things are going, I dont wanna sound pathetic but I will share this as I really need to vent,Friday I was laid off of my job of 21 years, my boss told me with tears in his eyes he had to let me go, he said that the money promised from our president has not even been seen buy our customers......bottom line I am 46 years old I am a welder by trade and now out of work, just like many middle class americans........I pray as we all do that our investment will come through.....I will start looking for a job right away, but it dont look good, I live in New Jersey and there really isnt much in my field.....So I will keep my chin up try and stay positive and say GO RV.......I hope I did not bring anyone down with this post, I already had a good cry, and am trying to be optimistic...the one thing I cant do is wait for an RV, so I will try like hell to find a job and keep my house......thanks and God Bless You.

What you need to do is update your resume right away, and start your job search as soon as you have your resume ready. Look for work everyday and don't let up. I have been laid off 15 months and I sill look for work everyday. I am still positive that I will find something.

[reigny]

I lost my job as a teacher because of a reduction in force, which is why my husband went to work in Iraq. You are not alone. As other posters have said, prayer and faith will keep you going. My heart is with you...

"I am calling upon You, my God, to rescue me. You redeem my life in peace from the battle of hopelessness that is against me. I cast my burden on You, Lord, releasing the weight of it, and You sustain me. You will never allow the consistently righteous to be made to slip, fall, or fail."

~Prayers That Avail Much

[jpayan]

Hello everyone I dont post very often but always check in on how things are going, I dont wanna sound pathetic but I will share this as I really need to vent,Friday I was laid off of my job of 21 years, my boss told me with tears in his eyes he had to let me go, he said that the money promised from our president has not even been seen buy our customers......bottom line I am 46 years old I am a welder by trade and now out of work, just like many middle class americans........I pray as we all do that our investment will come through.....I will start looking for a job right away, but it dont look good, I live in New Jersey and there really isnt much in my field.....So I will keep my chin up try and stay positive and say GO RV.......I hope I did not bring anyone down with this post, I already had a good cry, and am trying to be optimistic...the one thing I cant do is wait for an RV, so I will try like hell to find a job and keep my house......thanks and God Bless You.

[USN10]

Right there for you with the prayers and the hopes of an RV soon.

[eliza0109]

Just started a new job on Monday after losing my job July of last year. Keep your chin up and let everyone you know that you are looking. My prayers go out to you.

[jpayan]

Do not,, I repeat please don't giveup!!

All I know is everytime I needed work I found it..

Been in my trade for 39 years (plumbing/heating) and still busting knuckles..

Love and Prayers from Alaska..

[Pat]

Hello everyone I dont post very often but always check in on how things are going, I dont wanna sound pathetic but I will share this as I really need to vent,Friday I was laid off of my job of 21 years, my boss told me with tears in his eyes he had to let me go, he said that the money promised from our president has not even been seen buy our customers......bottom line I am 46 years old I am a welder by trade and now out of work, just like many middle class americans........I pray as we all do that our investment will come through.....I will start looking for a job right away, but it dont look good, I live in New Jersey and there really isnt much in my field.....So I will keep my chin up try and stay positive and say GO RV.......I hope I did not bring anyone down with this post, I already had a good cry, and am trying to be optimistic...the one thing I cant do is wait for an RV, so I will try like hell to find a job and keep my house......thanks and God Bless You.

GOD NEVER SHUTS A DOOR WITHOUT OPENING A WINDOW

[Steveruss]

Hang in there , looks like we will all be happy next month

[riversidetoursandtravel]

I know your pain and two years ago I was there myself. After fifteen years at the same company I too was laid off. Until tonight I have never told anyone how hurt, afraid and devastated I really was. It’s not only the financial security that is gone it is also the normalcy of your life taken completely away. You are a welder by trade and it is what you know. Take this time to think about opening up your own company as you may be surprised at how easy it really is and how this turns from a terrible time in your life to a blessing. God will never give you more than you can handle and I found that out when I was in your shoes. I look back now and see what the saying truly means and know that later on you will too. I am now the happy owner of a small business and God was the one who gave it to me. God Bless and you are in my prayers.

[kox]

I've seen some pretty bleak times myself. but know that better is in store for us all...Believe it....

[Dogmatic1]

Hello everyone I dont post very often but always check in on how things are going, I dont wanna sound pathetic but I will share this as I really need to vent,Friday I was laid off of my job of 21 years, my boss told me with tears in his eyes he had to let me go, he said that the money promised from our president has not even been seen buy our customers......bottom line I am 46 years old I am a welder by trade and now out of work, just like many middle class americans........I pray as we all do that our investment will come through.....I will start looking for a job right away, but it dont look good, I live in New Jersey and there really isnt much in my field.....So I will keep my chin up try and stay positive and say GO RV.......I hope I did not bring anyone down with this post, I already had a good cry, and am trying to be optimistic...the one thing I cant do is wait for an RV, so I will try like hell to find a job and keep my house......thanks and God Bless You.

Hang in there, Harry. Give it to the Lord! He will be there for you. Like another poster said "He never closes a door without opening another".

I am about the same age as you, 16 months ago, I had to quit my job to take care of my mother-in-law. Luckily, my husband makes enough to care for all of us, but just barely! My mother-in-law is 91 and is dying. This last bout at the hospital sent her home with hospice. She barely eats and drinks (I'm lucky if I can get 2 ounces of anything into her belly). It's very sad and very depressing! Without my faith in God, this would be difficult to endure. But, he is there with me, "a friend that sticketh closer than a brother".

I'll pray for you, Harry in New Jersey

[harry2299]

I wanna thank you all for the kind words, prayers and encouragment, it really means alot.....I have a bleeding heart but your post are insperation....I will not let this setback take over my life, I will do my best to carry on.......I have no words but thank you, god bless.

[almondeyes]

Harry 2299, do you have a family, if so take some time and reconnect with them , they can be your strongest supporters. And as others has said one door has to close for another to open. That idea of starting your own business sounds good especially if you have your own helmet and tanks. There is so many little jobs that people don't know where to go to get work done like that. Plus maybe God is giving you the chance to really search yourself and see if there isn't something else you would like to do or try. If God brings you to it he will bring you through it. God Bless

[JAMMING]

I KNOW A PLACE A WELDER CAN GO TO WORK FAST....IN FREEPORT TEXAS....WELDERS ARE IN HIGH DEMAND....MAY HAVE TO TRAVEL BUT WORK IS THERE....HERE ARE SOME COMPANIES

TRI-CON IN FREEPORT(I KNOW THEM PERSONALLY)

INFINITI CONSTRUCTION(FREEPORT, TX)

GULF STATES(FREEPORT,TX)

HOPE THIS HELPS

[Cherysh]

Sayin a prayer for you dear, keep your chin up, and keep your faith!!

[gerald15]

Hey Larry,

Wish you luck. Now you see how many friends you have praying for you. Good luck, and with your trust in God, It will always happen!

Your Friend, Sisco

[pourit]

Here is another prayer coming from Seattle. I suggest tomorrow morning you get up...and say thank you GOD for what you do have. Health, family, home, everything. Then...go apply for unemployment...quick. The faster you do it the faster it comes I understand. Next...start thinking outside the box. Just because you have been a welder for years...doesn't mean you can't do yard work or whatever. With unemployment, maybe a bit of summer yardwork (no taxes) and a few prayers...your sunnier days are ahead. As someone else said...DON'T GIVE UP. And whatever you do, DON'T GIVE UP YOUR DINARS. Someone told you about those dinars for a reason...maybe this was it. Just know there are people praying for you all over the country and when you get through this...don't forget to "POUR IT FORWARD" and help someone else. PS check out CHALLENGE in the what's new section . Good luck to you. Go RVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVV

[GrahamB]

Hello everyone I dont post very often but always check in on how things are going, I dont wanna sound pathetic but I will share this as I really need to vent,Friday I was laid off of my job of 21 years, my boss told me with tears in his eyes he had to let me go, he said that the money promised from our president has not even been seen buy our customers......bottom line I am 46 years old I am a welder by trade and now out of work, just like many middle class americans........I pray as we all do that our investment will come through.....I will start looking for a job right away, but it dont look good, I live in New Jersey and there really isnt much in my field.....So I will keep my chin up try and stay positive and say GO RV.......I hope I did not bring anyone down with this post, I already had a good cry, and am trying to be optimistic...the one thing I cant do is wait for an RV, so I will try like hell to find a job and keep my house......thanks and God Bless You.

Harry, you can definitely count yourself one of the lucky ones!

Until the RV you will find you can always get a job as a welder!

When i did my time, the guys who dropped out on the trade course as aircraft terchnicians got offered positions as welders or machinists. They can now draw more money as a tradesman than I, because i was not prepared to travel to Brazil to stay with the aircraft I was type-rated on! And I still cannot weld to save my life!

Edited May 24, 2010 by GrahamB

[army03]

I will be praying for you Harry.

[mattevan]

Brother EVERYTHING happens for a reason...... Don't know reason for your situation, but do know that when things are out of my control I give it to God. We all know that something WILL eventually happen with the IQD, we just don't know what??? Been in this investment for a long time and don't see anything happening tomorrow, but do believe we'll see a major change before the end of the year. Usually don't post, but felt your pain and felt obligated as a christian man to support your comment in some way. Good luck with everything and as the other poster said..... the sun will come up tomorrow. God Bless!

DIDO....I've been there done that myself with a company for 13 years.

God is in control always and this is just one of many test for you. So keep your faith and good thing will come from it.

Blessing

[rriver1010]

I read your post and wanted to reply. You are in my prayers. Remember that where God closes a door, He will open a window. Be busy looking for that window.

Now that I've said that, let me speak frankly so that you can be looking in the right place for that window. It's probably NOT where you would normally think it's at.

The millions of jobs that were lost, and the millions more that WILL BE LOST in the next downturn coming to a theatre, state and community near you, will NEVER come back to America until we are reduced to what we would call, third world standards. There is a forced winding down that's already happening, and much, much more is to come. This nation began outsourcing it's jobs back in the early 90's and the jobs that just crumbled with the popping bubbles - have all been outsourced to other countries, where the people will work for $1.00 per hour or $3 per day. I hate to say this, but if you have lost your job or are about to lose your job, it's time to look at RE-TOOLING. This means that you must quickly get educated on your present career, a new career direction, or get ready to move to another country where the opportunities are BOOMING!

Most people who stay in America over the next 20 years will experience the horrid "SPREAD THE WEALTH AROUND" winding down of our nation's wealth and finances, as money is sheered off of the fat American sheep, and re-distributed to the rest of the world. Welcome to the new socialist era (with a little communist twist) which is bent on bringing up the third world, and reducing the wealthy Western societies, so that all are even.

There are ways to get out of the way of the speeding freight train which is coming to decimate American wealth and the land that we've loved, but the movements are not easy, nor are they convenient. A new era has dawned, and the old ways of the "good ole days" are gone. It's time for precise actions, on purpose, out of the ordinary decision making, and people will need to have kahunees of steel to steer around this financial tsunami that's coming and hitting wave after wave. It can be done successfully!

My friend, if I were you, I would take my welding career and look for the job that will require, demand and beg for welders for the next 20 years (or how much time you have left before retirement). Realize also that when the next round of jobs are lost, that you might have 30 - 100 people fighting for your job, willing to take less than you are wanting to get paid. These are realities to come, and they are likely scenarios that you need to prepare for now - in advance, so you can weather the storm.

If you can't find any place to park your welding career in this country for the next 20 years, you may need to look overseas, if you are willing or able to make that move. If you can't do that - then you need to dig deep and find your true calling and talent which is inside of you, which will rise to take care of you and your family for the duration of your life. God has put one in there - but it's up to you to find it, tap it, perfect it and utilize it.

For all Americans, we must realize that home prices MUST come down further. Homes will be properly valued once a school teacher can afford to buy a house in the community that she teaches in - on her individual income. This is not what we want to hear, but this is where housing prices NEED to go, to recover from the huge housing bubble that our fed created. They created it to keep us from looking at the OUTSOURCING OF JOBS problem. If they didn't flood the market with free money, low interest loans and "everybody deserves a home" mentality, we would have seen the job outsourcing problem and dealt with it in the 90's. We will also get to deal with tsunami waves called state and federal government default and bankruptcy, hyper inflation of many products that we need and won't be able to afford, disruption of food and other supply normal "good times" chains as businesses disappear and supply lines are cut, and more terrorism as our enemies believe that they're bringing the great giant satan (their terms) down further with each attack they make. More tsunami waves with their own waves are coming, but there's not enough time to write them now.

I personally believe that we need to believe for the best and plan for the worst. That worst includes an unemployment rate of 25% or greater, 60 - 80 million on food stamps (we just hit 40 million last month, and they project 43.3 by end of 2010 - (why?). Also included is millions fighting for the jobs that you may have been holding on to. Investments need to be reduced in the vacation home, the third car, ownership in the suntan salon, and other "good times" investments, and start thinking about meeting people's needs during this winding down of the American economy as the sheep is sheered of it's wool.

There are many ways to succeed and prosper during this re-distribution process. However, only 20%or less of Americans will actually succeed, because they're thinking "old school", they're hoping in the wrong direction, planning against the tide, and will generally make every wrong decision which will cost them their inheritance, their savings, their home equity and their retirement accounts. My prayer is that somehow, this can be averted. However, I'm planning for the worst as any good business person would do.

There is so much more to say, and so much more for us to learn. The key is to GET STARTED, and we must start by taking an accounting of our jobs, where they stand in the future, will they survive a depression, 25% unemployment and outsourcing to a citizen of a country who will do your job for $10 per day? If your job cannot survive those tsunamis that are coming, it's time to get out of the way. ACT, MOVE, JUMP!

Where God shuts a door, He opens a window. Look for the open window and JUMP OUT of the house where the doors are closing!

My thoughts. Thanks for taking time to read. I post my blogs at www.basicsforsuccess.ning.com where we trade and invest in the markets every day while helping others to sidestep disaster in the markets and the world economies.

Dr. Daniel Daves