Thanks! I hate the direction the world is going. It seems no matter where you look, people are being treated as disposable. The so called unemployment rates are false, esp when you take into account the number of people that have given up, or have taken part time work. The world is replacing people with machines that do half as good of a job and "progress" is quickly creating a world of haves and have nots and more and more people are displaced. It is pretty sad.
When I lost my full time job four years ago to downsizing, I was worried, but found this part time job that actually paid well and gave me time to enjoy my farm and I let my stupid guard down and fell in love with the people here. I guess I got too comfortable, that's when things go wrong isn't it? You would think people behave better in a church setting, that is total bullshit! They are pretty cut throat in the business office. There will be no severance and since in the US a non-profit doesn't pay unemployment taxes, we are left without any benefits. That I did not know! So now they (the new jackass, I don't need anyone Pastor, who has 3 whole years of experience) have cut 5 staff members, and has cut pay for the remaining staff all but the little brown noser. Sorry for the ugly part, I'm a bit angry.
I will remain optimistic and should be happy knowing that it happens to others as well, but that thought makes me sadder. My church ladies have been calling, hugging, praying and really making me feel very loved, and I feel very blessed to have had 4 yrs with them. I'll miss them so much! I am grateful that I have a farm full of warm, loving animals and wonderful husband to keep me sane and will spend as much time as I can while job hunting, enjoying time with them! I get to look forward to Mastiff smooches all day long beginning Jan 1!
