downsized (not in a good way!)

lynnk
on 4/21/09 6:42 am - burnsville, MN

Well, bless them at Park Nicollet-they are trying to stay solvent.  Unfortunately, my job was one of the ones they decided they could do without.  I am trying to see if they can shift me into another clinic/job....but I am really sad that I am no longer in my clinic-I think I had possibly the most perfect job I have ever had-the people I worked with were ALL pretty great to get along with.  My manager did not want to give me the boot, but PNC has to do what they gotta do.  I won't miss the drive or paying for parking at the hospital, but everything else....WAH!  So as of this Friday I am unemployed.  I have actually been out of work since 3/27, since I had surgery and am out on disability til the end of this week.  Oh, well.....That's the way the ball bounces. 

The good news is that I have been maintaining my loss for almost 3 years now-I am coming up on my 4 year surgiversary, and have never even had the 10lb 'bounce'.  Matter of fact, I think I am almost 10 lbs down from where I was a year ago....I keep hoping that I can slowly but surely get below the 200 mark.  I am just gonna think good thoughts and stay sane and healthy

miss you all-I know it has been awhile!

lynn

LynnK

Sandy .
on 4/21/09 6:46 am - MN
Oh Lynn, I'm sorry your got caught in this economic turmoil.  Good thoughts and prayers that God has opened a window for you.

~ SANDY ~             5'9"  HW 291/SW 274/GW 174/CW 155 
                          Starting BMI  40.4 Extremly Obese  ~   Current BMI  22.8 Normal

Darla S.
on 4/21/09 6:47 am, edited 4/21/09 6:48 am - Maple Grove, MN
Awww Lynn.... that sucks!  I pray you will be able to find a different position at a different clinic...  not many of us can honestly say we love our jobs!  So to be laid off has got to really hurt.

Hope your healing is going well - will we see you at support group tomorrow?  Hugs are called for!


  Imperfect does not = unsuccessful

lynnk
on 4/21/09 1:34 pm - burnsville, MN
I have to see how the day goes, but I would really like to be at group and see you all!!  hugs are such great pep-uppers!!
I am not worrying yet-just trying to make it day to day and heal so i am ready to work.

hugs to all....
lynn

LynnK

Farrah W
on 4/21/09 6:47 am - Tallahassee, FL
Lynn, I'm so sorry to hear about your job. My fingers are crossed and thoughts are with you that you get transferred to a different clinic.

Please spay and neuter your pets!
lynnk
on 4/21/09 1:36 pm - burnsville, MN
at least there are a few openings within PNC that might work out-so I have my updated resume in and we shall see.  I know Heavenly Father watches over me,and will help me find my way. 
thanks for your thoughts and crossed fingers!

LynnK

patski53
on 4/21/09 6:50 am - golden valley, MN
Oh Lynn,
Sorry to hear about your job loss. You seem to have a wonderful attitude about it.
You haven't posted for a while.........great to hear from you. Good for you for maintaining so steady.

Take care,
Pat
lynnk
on 4/21/09 1:41 pm - burnsville, MN
yep-been kind of a lurker lately-had surgery and laid low!  I feel blessed to have worked with some really incredible people this last year, so that makes it both easier and harder to move on.

I upped my prozac at my doc's suggestion this winter-turns out that was a really good thing to do, it has helped with the stress we are going through.  Also helps keep craving/binging thoughts in line too,

gonna go to sleep-love to all-
lynn

LynnK

Diamond Girl
on 4/21/09 6:52 am - Ham Lake, MN
I feel your pain, Lynn. I've been laid off since November. It's not fun at the time of getting the notice, but for me & my family, it's been a huge blessing in disguise in so many ways. I pray that you can find the silver lining as well, or get that transfer!!!
lynnk
on 4/21/09 1:43 pm - burnsville, MN
Painful as it is, it IS a blessing in some ways-not having to spend so much gas going to SLP every day, paying for parking.....and I may have to brush up on some dusty skills to transfer to another department.  I am okay with that completely.
God doesn't give us more than we can handle-sometimes we just got to ask for help!

LynnK

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