Signing off for a while.

[Big J]

i had already launched one before i posted...lol

[Big_T_UK]

I rarely type words of encouragement as it goes against my cherished image of being a total ass-hole to everybody but I will make an exception here.

Good luck with the job hunting. I was out of a "real" job for two years and the one I am now doing (started a month ago) is not rock solid yet. Financial IT was not a good thing to be in during a financial crises especially with a medical issue in the background.

My real mistake was one you appear to be avoiding. I kept up, and even upgraded my lifestyle while out of work. Lots of meetings with old and new friends. Cigars, booze, coffee machines and a car (old, nothing fancy) all out of life savings which vanished in short order. Now I am working all I can see is the debt I have to service before I can have any fun again. Avoid that at all costs, it sounds like you are. You must be a stronger character than I to walk away from cigars. I stopped collecting good drink and dvd's in short order, I was not totally mad but the cigars and gadgets remained a constant. I filled my time with that and the gym. It served as a distraction from the loss of self respect and never ending job hunting. Some of the guys on here gave a helping hand also and for that I remain deeply grateful and a little shamed.

Again good luck, we all need it now and again, except the French, no good luck for them please.

T.

[Simon-JG-hr]

Very sorry to hear about your situation celsis, I wish you all the best and hope to see you on the boards in pretty short order.

[monkey66]

Keep your strength up, many of us have shared your situation in the last few years, it's rough but it will get better. Keep the faith and belief in your values.

[Gordonbcb]

Celcis, I can only imagine what you're going though.

I work in the construction industry and although I've lucked out personally as far as employment is concerned, I know waaaaay too many people who have lost their job in the last couple of years.

Just wanted to wish you all the best with the job hunting.

G

[cj121]

What a pisser Celcis

Sorry to hear about things mate. Keep the ol' pecker up and something will hopefully materialise when you least expect it

[r0lan6]

I do hope you will come back to us soon. Good luck and I really do hope things will get better for you.

[tippexx]

Time to do a bit of snooting through my humidorii farm...

Really sorry to be reading this Mike. My humi's are more allotment sized but I see no harm in following Ron and Roks example and having a wee snoot through too.

In the meantime I really hope things look-up and that you're soon back with us.

[mackem keith]

just stumbled across this thread, really sorry to hear of your situation celsis, keep your chin up pal always think positive i hope your back soon good luck.