My dad lost his job last Wednesday, and I haven't been able to care about much else lately. It was for a b.s., unfair reason, but as my dad has always taught me, life isn't fair and you have to get back up.
I've been spending all my spare time helping my dad apply for jobs, use all the online tools and sites I know of, and connect with recruiters. I don't mind helping him at all, because he's the best dad and has done so much for me. He has 30 years experience as a restaurant manager. The good news is he has gotten a phone call every day, even the very same day he was fired. He got a call last Wednesday, Thursday, 2 on Friday, and another today. He has an interview on Wednesday and another on Thursday. I think that with his industry and experience, he will get something pretty soon, but it's still really hard to not get worried.
The stress had me standing in my kitchen tonight shoving 4 chocolate chip cookies in my mouth. I am definitely an emotional eater. I had an amazing workout tonight too, but I know I totally wrecked it at this point. Our regular boot camp instructor is on vacation, so we had a guest instructor today and MAN this guy was tough! I'm glad I went to the class because it made me feel a lot better.
I want to run in the morning this week, we'll see if I get there...with all that's been going on, it's hard to care about much else.
I'm so sorry to hear about your dads job. I can totally relate.. Nate lost his job last summer and it's been really hard on us, too. I'm hoping he lands an even better position very very soon!
ReplyDeleteAwww I know how you feel though!
ReplyDeleteNear the beginning of my senior year of high school, Suiza Foods bought out Dean Foods and was doing a full sweep of the management - which meant my dad. It was either relocate to Texas or take your severance package. He was just 1 year short of 25 years with the company too! We were all worried - I was concerned as I was supposed to start college next year and wasn't sure if the money would be there, but they assured me it would.
My dad did one thing after another (Aflac, a food packaging company, freelance insurance salesman) and eventually, he came into the job he has now.
Just keep your heads up and all will be taken care of. You said he has a few interviews this week which is great! Hopefully they all go well!
My dad had the problem, when applying for similar jobs, that they would tell him they liked him, but felt he was too overqualified! WTF is that?!