This has been a bad year... so much loss. Did just lose my best friend.
This has not been a good year.
Between 1 and 29 January I attended 6 funerals for people I knew.
On 30 January a company that I had 11 years with eliminated my entire team and 40 others in a downsizing. I learned last week a 2nd round is coming.
The industry has been difficult as many companies have done the same. I've lost good opportunities due to sudden decisions to freeze hiring or downsize. I found out Friday another great opportunity that I was beyond number one for is on indefinite hold due to a hiring freeze. Another short term opportunity that some here have assisted with may also be on hold.
At 0311hrs on Saturday morning I got a panicked call from my best friends wife. He was gone. They did everything they could but couldn't save him. He was more than a friend, a brother doesn't even come close. He was a member of the family. We walked many of the same paths in different ways. We were always there for each other, no matter what. We helped each other through very dark times, and could make each other die laughing with a single word.
... and today, the video card in my laptop has gone wonky and it won't recognize the HDMI port so I can't connect my 2nd monitor.
I wonder when this train wreck will stop.....This message has been edited. Last edited by: Rightwire,
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May 07, 2023, 03:34 PM
irreverent
I’m so very sorry. Yes, it has been a tough year- for me, the deaths started in November and kept up through last week. I’m in a holding pattern on sadness. Work sounds very stressful as well- I hope that works out for you.
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May 07, 2023, 07:34 PM
spunk639
So sorry to hear, try not to let the losses consume you. Prayers
May 07, 2023, 07:37 PM
Pipe Smoker
No words. Just hoping that things will turn around for you and your friends.
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May 07, 2023, 09:45 PM
old rugged cross
Sorry to hear about your friend RW. Good ones are just that. They are few and far between.
Prayers for peace.
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May 07, 2023, 10:29 PM
ensigmatic
Geez, RW, this has been a rough year for you.
Sorry to hear about your friend.
Hope things turn for the better for you soon.
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May 07, 2023, 11:08 PM
coloradohunter44
So sorry. Keep your chin up. Prays for you.
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May 07, 2023, 11:39 PM
sig2392
I am sorry for your troubles.
Just keep going, hopefully things will be better soon.
May 08, 2023, 12:41 AM
ShneaSIG
I'm so sorry, Rightwire.
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May 08, 2023, 03:41 AM
Patriot
Hang in there…
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May 08, 2023, 07:04 AM
h2oys
We hope things turn around for you soon
May 08, 2023, 05:14 PM
lude4life
Sorry to hear this. Hope things turn around for you soon.
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May 08, 2023, 05:23 PM
HK Ag
Rightwire, may peace and grace be upon you.
May 09, 2023, 05:34 PM
Rey HRH
That is pretty tough. I hope things turn around soon for you.
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Sorry to hear this. Hope things turn around for you soon.