Sunday, 07 October 2012
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Looking at the Bright Side
There have been more job cuts in my business unit. They were fairly senior people and not entry level positions. This is what happens when you don't meet targets - you have to cut cost. So far I've been lucky but that axe feels like it's getting closer. Oh well, it's not the end of the world if I get cut. I'm sure I'll find a way to survive even if I have to take a job that pays less than half of what I make today.
My sister lost her job a few weeks ago. She showed up for work one day and was told the company has gone under. It was really unsettling for her and the people that worked for her. She's working on a couple of leads right now and I hope those come through.
In other news, dad's oncologist has ordered bone scan and CT scan. He hates those test and he kept telling the doctor he was fine and not in any pain. But I know he sometimes will lie just so that he can avoid visiting the doctor / hospital. I keep telling him while there isn't a cure, the doctors can at least help him deal with the pain and discomfort. But he is stubborn. I told him once that he might complain of a headache if he got beheaded. He chuckled and said that's probably true.
Despite all of these, I'm still thankful for what I have. I had a wonderful meal with J and his family last night. I played a bit with the kids but I cannot stand watching the cartoons that they watch. Tomorrow, I'm at my brother's place with his extended family for Thanksgiving dinner. I'm not crazy about the big crowd (somewhere between 16 to 18). I know my sister will make a fuss about the soup she is bringing. Dad will be cranky because he isn't allowed to drink. But I just try to cherish the time we have with the family and raise a toast to the ones that aren't with us anymore.
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I'd be cranky too if I couldn't drink--especially if there's a bone scan in the foreseeable future.
There's nothing like the fall to put you in the mood of gratitude. Happy Thanksgiving!
aww matt ... still got the great attitude in life that i admire. ;)
Aww... I know that feeling. my dad can't drink too. Happy thanksgiving!
I wish I had your "always positive" outlook, Matt. Have a great Thanksgiving! Some upcoming food porn, perhaps? :)
@CurryPuffy - I don't always have that positive outlook all the time. Sometimes the darkness descends over me for quite some time. It can be a struggle. I'll put up some food porn soon. Hugs Gary.
I'm glad your job hasn't yet been cut -- Happy Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving, Matt. As everyone else have said, your ability to turn to the positive than to blame the negative is admiring.
Sorry to hear about the job cuts and the stress that situation brings to everyone including those staying. As for the extended family dinner, try your best to enjoy it. My grandfather for the first year ever decided not to hold our annual thanksgiving dinner and I couldn't help but feel a bit sad. Even though like in your party, our get together has too many people and people who complain, I still can't help but feel sad that this tradition is no more in our family. :(
good post.
is it thanksgiving already?!
The economy should be improving soon. Let's hope it is anyway.
@radio03 - In Canada!
@ElusiveWords - Job security is a problem. At first I thought you worked for yourself since you said you worked at home. Hopefully things work out for you. Here in Alberta is a bit strange. There are a lot of high paying job that no one wants because of the nature of work and its location, they're getting snapped up left and right by foreigners...
My brother doesn't seem to value his job opporunity either. It was his first job and he was getting paid very well (70k a year), but he found programming boring and quit after a year. Sometimes I wonder if he lived in Ontario if he'd feel so free to quit...
Not a spongebob fan?
I hope things stay positive at work. There's nothing more nervewracking than being unsure about the persistence of your job.
I liked this line the best in your blog, "But I just try to cherish the time we have with the family and raise a toast to the ones that aren't with us anymore. "
Cherish your time.
Christy
Matt, why does the doctor want to do the CT and bone scan? Has he lost weight? Does he feel that his liver is enlarged when he examines dad? If there is no specific reason, I wouldn't force him to go through with that. Unfortunately some physicians get perks for doing so many scans and I hope it is not like that in Canada.
I am sorry your sister was let go and the company collapsed. Perhaps she could start something independent by herself and get going as a small business entrepreneur. I wish her all the best. AND you too Matt. I pray that you don't have to go through anything like that. Perhaps you should start looking around for something and get it before you have to hear the verdict.
Happy Thanksgiving Mattie. Love and hugs.
@ZSA_MD - he gets it done about once a year. His oncologist wants to see how far and how fast the cancer is spreading. It's in his back and ribs. His tummy is a bit big and tender as well. He hasn't lost weight. It's been fairly stable.
While not as severe as you described it, there is a similar climate at my employer. I hope you will be fine, and your dad as well.
I know how you feel Matt. The job market is tough out there right now and I'm going through it, but I've been interviewing so hopefully something will work out soon. :)
yeah, i'm too not a big fan of too large of a group for a gathering. it makes things less personal that way. i'm sorry to also hear your sis lost her job and the job cut at your company. i know that many nations are having an economy melt down like usa, but i didn't think it would be as bad. so i thought canada wouldn't be affected as much. hope you had a nice thanksgiving dinner. and that your dad will be less stubborn for your sake as well as for his own.
always great to see your optimism man. and props to you on appreciating what you have and being there for your family. =)
Good on you, Matt. Am rooting for you always.
Ah, yeah, I remember getting axed from an old job. It has given me a push I needed to start discovering myself more as a filmmaker. I might go back to a full time but we'll see. If I can get more business, I can make my own profit for my business.