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The Good News and the Bad
OK....Good News FIRST! I made Weight Watchers Lifetime last night!!!!! It took me 68 weeks to get to goal, plus 6 maintenance weeks = 74 weeks to get to Lifetime......94 pounds lost!!! Yayyyyyyy!
Now the Bad News! I lost my job on Tuesday morning, the day before I made Lifetime. :(
My company has been struggling since we lost a bunch of contracts last May from our largest customer, and we've all been talking about it for months. We've seen the handwriting on the wall, we've wondered how they can keep paying the amount of overhead they're paying when the sales are not there, and finally, they had to make some unhappy decisions, and I was one of those in the first batch to be cut. Aaaarrrrrggggg....it stings. BUT.....I have not cried, I have not gotten down and depressed. I choose to be positive and optimistic.
First of all, I have been telling everyone, for the past 17 months, that I knew God was with me during this amazing weight loss and "getting healthy" groove I've been in, because it was the easiest weight loss I've ever had in my life. And I truly believe that He knew (of course He knew....He knows the beginning to the end) that I was going to be going through this job loss, and I truly believe that He was preparing me for what I am going to be doing. We've all heard that it has been proven that trim, healthy people interview much better than overweight, unhealthy people....besides the confidence that I now have. So I'm certain that God has closed this door, and now He will open another one. And probably a MUCH better door!
And really.....just a coincidence that I lose my job just one day before I make WW Lifetime??? I think not!
So I've been networking ever since I heard the news....believing that word of mouth is the BEST way to get a new job. Wednesday morning, I had coroner's inquest jury duty, so I dressed up, put a smile on my face, and told everyone I met there, that I had lost my job yesterday and asked if anyone knew of any job opportunties. None had....yet...but I will be on this jury duty with these same people the month of January, on call on Wednesdays and Thursdays. So who knows....maybe one of them will come back the next time I see them, with an opportunity for me.
Too bad none of you are from central Illinois....but perhaps one of you has a relative here? Anyway....I'm all ears!
Now the Bad News! I lost my job on Tuesday morning, the day before I made Lifetime. :(
My company has been struggling since we lost a bunch of contracts last May from our largest customer, and we've all been talking about it for months. We've seen the handwriting on the wall, we've wondered how they can keep paying the amount of overhead they're paying when the sales are not there, and finally, they had to make some unhappy decisions, and I was one of those in the first batch to be cut. Aaaarrrrrggggg....it stings. BUT.....I have not cried, I have not gotten down and depressed. I choose to be positive and optimistic.
First of all, I have been telling everyone, for the past 17 months, that I knew God was with me during this amazing weight loss and "getting healthy" groove I've been in, because it was the easiest weight loss I've ever had in my life. And I truly believe that He knew (of course He knew....He knows the beginning to the end) that I was going to be going through this job loss, and I truly believe that He was preparing me for what I am going to be doing. We've all heard that it has been proven that trim, healthy people interview much better than overweight, unhealthy people....besides the confidence that I now have. So I'm certain that God has closed this door, and now He will open another one. And probably a MUCH better door!
And really.....just a coincidence that I lose my job just one day before I make WW Lifetime??? I think not!
So I've been networking ever since I heard the news....believing that word of mouth is the BEST way to get a new job. Wednesday morning, I had coroner's inquest jury duty, so I dressed up, put a smile on my face, and told everyone I met there, that I had lost my job yesterday and asked if anyone knew of any job opportunties. None had....yet...but I will be on this jury duty with these same people the month of January, on call on Wednesdays and Thursdays. So who knows....maybe one of them will come back the next time I see them, with an opportunity for me.
Too bad none of you are from central Illinois....but perhaps one of you has a relative here? Anyway....I'm all ears!
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Comment by Bonnie on January 10, 2009 at 3:14pm - Thanks Christine! That's exactly what I'm thinkin'!
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Comment by Christine on January 9, 2009 at 7:18pm -
CONGRATS! You have worked so hard for this!!!
I think that things happen for a reason. I bet something wonderful job-wise is around the corner... hang in there, and I will keep my eyes and ears open!
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Comment by Bonnie on January 9, 2009 at 9:59am
- Thanks Tawnya and Tricia!
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Comment by Tricia on January 9, 2009 at 9:54am - Congrats on Lifetime...that is a HUGE accomplishment!!! I'm so sorry to hear about your job though, but I think your positive attitude will make all the difference in the world!!! Best of luck!
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Comment by Tawnya on January 9, 2009 at 9:27am - Congrats Bonnie, you are amazing and such an inspiration!
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Comment by Bonnie on January 9, 2009 at 8:07am
- Thanks s and Angie.......I know, Angie...He will. What God really wants from us, is for us to trust Him only, and sometimes He has to get us to the point where we only have Him to rely on....and I'm passin' this test!
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Comment by Angie on January 9, 2009 at 6:13am - Sorry about your job, but more importantly, CONGRATS ON LIFETIME!! That is such a huge huge HUGE accomplishment Bonnie! And God will certainly open another door for you, just you wait. It might not be when or what you expect, but it will happen. You have such a great attitude about it. Keep us posted, and congrats again! What an amazing inspiration to see someone who has come so far, especially for people just starting out. It really CAN happen :)
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Comment by s. on January 9, 2009 at 1:52am - oh congratulations! :) how inspiring. i hope to join the ranks of lifetime (or, first, maintenance) members soon.
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Comment by Bonnie on January 8, 2009 at 11:54pm
- Thank you Elaine. Yes, I just decided that I could use my energy to cry, get depressed and down, or I could use my energy to get busy and find my next venture. And I prefer to do what I know God would prefer I do....and I'll give Him the glory.
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Comment by Elaine on January 8, 2009 at 11:45pm - Congratulations to you for the WW Lifetime. I love your confidence about the job. There's no sense getting stressed out, right?!?! I don't know of any jobs I can tell you about, but I will keep my fingers crossed for you.
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