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[mpoppins76]

Seriously... tell me about it...

the last few mornings i haven't been able to pull myself outta bed... this morning somehow i gotta outta bed immediately... but fell asleep standing up in the shower...

Morning Steph and Sammy

Goodness, that's dangerous, Joe!! I've been fine this week but, man, this morning I literally couldn't open my eyes. And now I feel like I'm wading through Jello and can't keep my eyes open. Just zapped.
Could be the stress of thinking I may lose my job Monday :dazzle:

 

[DisneySam]

Seriously... tell me about it...

the last few mornings i haven't been able to pull myself outta bed... this morning somehow i gotta outta bed immediately... but fell asleep standing up in the shower...

Morning Steph and Sammy

Morning Joe! I am with you guys, but I was up WAY too late last night.

Goodness, that's dangerous, Joe!! I've been fine this week but, man, this morning I literally couldn't open my eyes. And now I feel like I'm wading through Jello and can't keep my eyes open. Just zapped.
Could be the stress of thinking I may lose my job Monday :dazzle:

Morning Steph!
What's happening at work, that you think you may loose your job on Monday?

 

[mpoppins76]

Morning Steph!
What's happening at work, that you think you may loose your job on Monday?

They're doing another round of layoffs on Monday. We'd been thinking that our group here was pretty safe, but in the past couple weeks there have been ALOT of people coming in for interviews. And they've been interviewing w/ the lady who interviews for our group (and others). Everyone coming in has looked very...temp-like. SO now we're wondering if they're going to get rid of 1 or 2 of us and use a temp instead. Cheaper labor, no benefits, and don't have to pay overtime for the weekly double-shifts. IF they let someone go from our group I feel like I'm at the top of the chopping block. I've been here the longest now, which, in the last round of lay-offs they took from the top (higher salaries). And given that it's a mass company layoff they could get away with it even w/ me being pregnant. Plus since my maternity leave starts in 3 1/2 months (they would have to be paying me to not even be here) and they know I'm iffy to come back afterwards it really does make me the obvious choice.

 

[Dukeblue1227]

Goodness, that's dangerous, Joe!! I've been fine this week but, man, this morning I literally couldn't open my eyes. And now I feel like I'm wading through Jello and can't keep my eyes open. Just zapped.
Could be the stress of thinking I may lose my job Monday :dazzle:

I'm sorry Steph... I really am.

I know how you feel (somewhat... obviously our lifestyles are different though) but I've had to sit through three layoffs here... it's just so stressful and finding out ahead of time "they will be taking place on such and such a day" is very antagonizing...

I'll be thinking about you...


Quick question... a verrrrrrry dumb one... but... give me a break I'm a single 24 year-old how the heck would I know...

can you drink coffee??? :shrug:

Morning Joe! I am with you guys, but I was up WAY too late last night.

Me too... and all week... been fallen asleep like 2-2:30 every night... last night i was ready to pass out at 11... but had JUST put laundry in... by the time it was done I had woken up and stayed up until like 1:30... go figure...

 

[mpoppins76]

I'm sorry Steph... I really am.

I know how you feel (somewhat... obviously our lifestyles are different though) but I've had to sit through three layoffs here... it's just so stressful and finding out ahead of time "they will be taking place on such and such a day" is very antagonizing...

I'll be thinking about you...

Thanks, Joe. Actually, DH helped me see last night that it could be a blessing in disguise. The last group of layoffs got 3 months severance....this wave could very well be less than that, but it would get me very close to where I would've been gone anyway. But I would lose my maternity leave pay. He thinks I could still collect unemployment even though I'm pregnant and that lasts 9 months...way longer than my maternity pay would. Plus my commute is getting more & more uncomfy...
I dunno, I guess now I see that it wouldn't be the worst thing in the world, but no one wants to lose their job.

Quick question... a verrrrrrry dumb one... but... give me a break I'm a single 24 year-old how the heck would I know...

can you drink coffee??? :shrug:

My doctor says I can have 1 cup a day. I hadn't been drinking it at all, but lately I really have needed it. So I drink 1/2 cup in the morning and 1/2 in the afternoon. Just use more milk than I normally would to fill up the glass.

 

[DisneySam]

They're doing another round of layoffs on Monday. We'd been thinking that our group here was pretty safe, but in the past couple weeks there have been ALOT of people coming in for interviews. And they've been interviewing w/ the lady who interviews for our group (and others). Everyone coming in has looked very...temp-like. SO now we're wondering if they're going to get rid of 1 or 2 of us and use a temp instead. Cheaper labor, no benefits, and don't have to pay overtime for the weekly double-shifts. IF they let someone go from our group I feel like I'm at the top of the chopping block. I've been here the longest now, which, in the last round of lay-offs they took from the top (higher salaries). And given that it's a mass company layoff they could get away with it even w/ me being pregnant. Plus since my maternity leave starts in 3 1/2 months (they would have to be paying me to not even be here) and they know I'm iffy to come back afterwards it really does make me the obvious choice.

Oh no Steph ((hugs)). I really hope that they don't pick you. I'll send lots of positive thoughts and prayers your way. I have been laid off once and I had about 30 minutes notice (from someone else who was laid off in another location) and that 30 minutes of panic was just MISERABLE, I can't imagine having that feeling for days.

Me too... and all week... been fallen asleep like 2-2:30 every night... last night i was ready to pass out at 11... but had JUST put laundry in... by the time it was done I had woken up and stayed up until like 1:30... go figure...

Me too! I went to bed around 1:30 this morning, I just couldn't fall asleep I had too much running through my mind and I couldn't relax. So I am going to make tonight an early night.

 

[DisneySam]

Thanks, Joe. Actually, DH helped me see last night that it could be a blessing in disguise. The last group of layoffs got 3 months severance....this wave could very well be less than that, but it would get me very close to where I would've been gone anyway. But I would lose my maternity leave pay. He thinks I could still collect unemployment even though I'm pregnant and that lasts 9 months...way longer than my maternity pay would. Plus my commute is getting more & more uncomfy...
I dunno, I guess now I see that it wouldn't be the worst thing in the world, but no one wants to lose their job.

That's true, it could be a blessing in disguise, and that's nice that they will offer severance.

 

[mpoppins76]

Oh no Steph ((hugs)). I really hope that they don't pick you. I'll send lots of positive thoughts and prayers your way. I have been laid off once and I had about 30 minutes notice (from someone else who was laid off in another location) and that 30 minutes of panic was just MISERABLE, I can't imagine having that feeling for days.

Actually, I'd rather have a few days to mentally prepare for the possibility than for it to come from out of the blue. I like to be prepared. And, who knows, we could be totally wrong and none of us could be let go. It just seems to make sense.

But, honestly, if anyone from our group has to go I would actually really hope that it's me. I mean, I'm going to be leaving in 3 1/2 months anyway and more than likely not coming back. Plus one of the other girls I work w/ is going through chemo for breast cancer and is really counting on this job & needs the health insurance. Same w/ the other woman, she's in her mid-50's is divorced and needs this job & health insurance. I'm under DH's insurance, so...I would really feel awful if they let one of them go instead of me.

 

[Dukeblue1227]

Thanks, Joe. Actually, DH helped me see last night that it could be a blessing in disguise. The last group of layoffs got 3 months severance....this wave could very well be less than that, but it would get me very close to where I would've been gone anyway. But I would lose my maternity leave pay. He thinks I could still collect unemployment even though I'm pregnant and that lasts 9 months...way longer than my maternity pay would. Plus my commute is getting more & more uncomfy...
I dunno, I guess now I see that it wouldn't be the worst thing in the world, but no one wants to lose their job.

Well good I'm glad this guy I ALLOWED to marry you is at least a good guy...

Seriously though, that is entirely and 100% true...

and even though I haven't always been my strongest... , i just know... there is a positive side to everything, the glass IS always half full... you just have to find those reasons and focus on them... and try hard not to dwell on the empty half...

but I obviously entirely understand... no one wants to lose their job is right...

I will be hoping for you either way... I just want ya happy Steph... and you will be because you have a bundle of Joy coming very soon!

 

[mpoppins76]

Well good I'm glad this guy I ALLOWED to marry you is at least a good guy...

Seriously though, that is entirely and 100% true...

and even though I haven't always been my strongest... , i just know... there is a positive side to everything, the glass IS always half full... you just have to find those reasons and focus on them... and try hard not to dwell on the empty half...

but I obviously entirely understand... no one wants to lose their job is right...

I will be hoping for you either way... I just want ya happy Steph... and you will be because you have a bundle of Joy coming very soon!

Thanks, Joe :kiss:

So, how are you today? Any better?

 

[Dukeblue1227]

Thanks, Joe :kiss:

So, how are you today? Any better?

I suppose a little bit maybe? I mean, still continuing to stay positive, keep my head up... and I've made the decision I am GOING to be happy... and I'm just focusing on doing that.

The nights, and the mornings seem to be toughest; but lately the days have been pretty good... Thank you for asking.

How's baby Joey doing today?

 

[mpoppins76]

I suppose a little bit maybe? I mean, still continuing to stay positive, keep my head up... and I've made the decision I am GOING to be happy... and I'm just focusing on doing that.

The nights, and the mornings seem to be toughest; but lately the days have been pretty good... Thank you for asking.

How's baby Joey doing today?

A very important step.

LOL Baby's good today. Got an early start to his dancing today

 

[Dukeblue1227]

A very important step.

LOL Baby's good today. Got an early start to his dancing today

Yep...

That's a Joe for ya right there.

 

[PSU_Princess]

Good Morning all!

Luckily I'm off today. I came home from work early yesterday because I've been dizzy since Tuesday afternoon. I have no idea what is causing it (I have tried eating, drinking lots of water, had DH check my blood pressure) but I still feel the baby moving all over the place. If I don't feel better today I'll give my dr a call.


Steph--That stinks about the upcoming layoffs, but mine has definetly been a blessing in disguise. Next Friday is my last day. Luckily I was still able to get my maternity leave, I should be able to apply for unemployment when my maternity leave stops because there is no job for me to come back to.

 

[DisneySam]

Actually, I'd rather have a few days to mentally prepare for the possibility than for it to come from out of the blue. I like to be prepared. And, who knows, we could be totally wrong and none of us could be let go. It just seems to make sense.

But, honestly, if anyone from our group has to go I would actually really hope that it's me. I mean, I'm going to be leaving in 3 1/2 months anyway and more than likely not coming back. Plus one of the other girls I work w/ is going through chemo for breast cancer and is really counting on this job & needs the health insurance. Same w/ the other woman, she's in her mid-50's is divorced and needs this job & health insurance. I'm under DH's insurance, so...I would really feel awful if they let one of them go instead of me.

That's a good positive way to look at it. I still think your DH is right, if it happens it will just be a blessing in disguise.

and even though I haven't always been my strongest... , i just know... there is a positive side to everything, the glass IS always half full... you just have to find those reasons and focus on them... and try hard not to dwell on the empty half...

I have been telling myself the glass is always half full analogy for a few weeks not about my own job. Nothing bad really going on, I am just not happy here with the work etc. But it's a stable job with good pay/ benefits and the job market is so bad right now. So I keep forcing myself to dwell on the positive and not the bad things.

I suppose a little bit maybe? I mean, still continuing to stay positive, keep my head up... and I've made the decision I am GOING to be happy... and I'm just focusing on doing that.

The nights, and the mornings seem to be toughest; but lately the days have been pretty good... Thank you for asking.

Glad to hear it Joe!

 

[PotteryGal]

Hello...

((Hugs)) for anyone that wants them. :kiss:

Chrissy good to see you! Quick question: are you registered for baby stuff anywhere? Second quick question: do you have a theme or colors you prefer for the nursery?

 

[PSU_Princess]

Hello...

((Hugs)) for anyone that wants them. :kiss:

Chrissy good to see you! Quick question: are you registered for baby stuff anywhere? Second quick question: do you have a theme or colors you prefer for the nursery?

Hi Jenny! I'm at babies r us and target. No colors or theme yet since I have a stubborn little one.

 

[mpoppins76]

Good Morning all!

Luckily I'm off today. I came home from work early yesterday because I've been dizzy since Tuesday afternoon. I have no idea what is causing it (I have tried eating, drinking lots of water, had DH check my blood pressure) but I still feel the baby moving all over the place. If I don't feel better today I'll give my dr a call.


Steph--That stinks about the upcoming layoffs, but mine has definetly been a blessing in disguise. Next Friday is my last day. Luckily I was still able to get my maternity leave, I should be able to apply for unemployment when my maternity leave stops because there is no job for me to come back to.

Morning, Chrissy! Are you still dizzy this morning? Yeah, wouldn't hurt to call your doc, just to be safe. I assume you've taken your glucose test already? I take my 1 hour the day before Dot's.

Hello...

((Hugs)) for anyone that wants them. :kiss:

Chrissy good to see you! Quick question: are you registered for baby stuff anywhere? Second quick question: do you have a theme or colors you prefer for the nursery?

Hey Jenny! How are you feeling this morning? Are both kids at school?

 

[k.hunter30]

Just wanted to say hello! :wave: Any new news in the friends thread recently?

 

[DisneySam]

Morning Chrissy, Jenny and Kat! :wave: