Just when you think you are getting back on your feet...

[racefactory]

All the best to you and your family mate. No worries, something to smile and look back on later in life

[Mort]

Sorry to read this. I know all to well how this feels as went through it myself once. My advice for the missus :

• make a list of her best skills and best projects.
• Put together a brand new CV focussing on the type of work she thinks she can do best.
• Pass this to every agent in town and arrange meetings with all of them.
• Get set up on linkedin. It really works. Make it look good. Get 6 references from previous colleagues and managers and show them there.
• Be totally flexible with the type of gob she aims for. The key is to get a job and keep moving.
• Times are better than 2008/09 so there are more opportunities.
• Never give up. (repeat infinitely)

Want an objective view ? PM me.

Good luck.

[Smifffy]

Hey Cam,

I've been there myself, and I can honestly say it did lead to better things.

It may not seem it right at the time, but I'm sure it will work out for y'all.

Keep on keeping on.

[Woodman]

dangerousbastard oh dangerousbastard, where the fuck are you now you reject??

[Swoop]

Haha how right you are Pete. I nearly knocked someone out who was giving me a hug the other day just because I moved. It's leathal I tell ya! My new weapon! You're just jealous, I know you want one too!

You have just GOT to get a photo taken while sitting on a bike with the halo/brace attached!
Trou, boots, gloves...
Possibly balance a helmet on top somehow?

[shrub]

I have no idea how we will manage from here... heartbreaking.

I suspect you will manage because some people can cope with anything. About 15 years aho over a period of 3 months I lost a very highly paid and high profile job with a major multi-national and my then wife left me with our 2 kids - she missed the money. I had to sell my house and ended up renting, then bought into a business with a guy I thought was a mate who fleeced me to the tune of nearly $300k which left me in a very deep hole. I was told to declare bankrupt and I just couldn't see any way out of the shit.

My advice is to first stop and take some time out - I fucked off and spent a week on my own staying in a farm cottage and walked, drank, wrote, cried, shouted, dreamt, schemed, panicked and cut firewood. At the end of that time I didn't know exactly what I was going to do, but I knew I would make it. I called on every friend I had, made a heap of new friends, called on every favour ever owed me and worked my arse off.

I don't know you, but from what I have seen of you on this place, if there is one person on this planet who can "cope", you're that person. Your wife isn't a senior manager because she's weak and frail - she got that job because she's tough and smart, so between the 2 of you, you will cope.

For what it's worth.

[Smifffy]

At the end of that time I didn't know exactly what I was going to do, but I knew I would make it. I called on every friend I had, made a heap of new friends, called on every favour ever owed me and worked my arse off.



For what it's worth.

This. I was lucky and it only took a couple of phone calls. The Moll picked up a job as a new immigrant through volunteering endlessly at the SPCA, one day someone came in and offered her a paying gig. Don't just get back on your feet, learn how to fly...

[Toaster]

You have just GOT to get a photo taken while sitting on a bike with the halo/brace attached!
Trou, boots, gloves...
Possibly balance a helmet on top somehow?

Or a fondue??!!

[Toaster]

I suspect you will manage because some people can cope with anything. About 15 years aho over a period of 3 months I lost a very highly paid and high profile job with a major multi-national and my then wife left me with our 2 kids - she missed the money. I had to sell my house and ended up renting, then bought into a business with a guy I thought was a mate who fleeced me to the tune of nearly $300k which left me in a very deep hole. I was told to declare bankrupt and I just couldn't see any way out of the shit.

My advice is to first stop and take some time out - I fucked off and spent a week on my own staying in a farm cottage and walked, drank, wrote, cried, shouted, dreamt, schemed, panicked and cut firewood. At the end of that time I didn't know exactly what I was going to do, but I knew I would make it. I called on every friend I had, made a heap of new friends, called on every favour ever owed me and worked my arse off.

I don't know you, but from what I have seen of you on this place, if there is one person on this planet who can "cope", you're that person. Your wife isn't a senior manager because she's weak and frail - she got that job because she's tough and smart, so between the 2 of you, you will cope.

For what it's worth.

Mate, it sure sounds like you have been to hell and back.

As for your kind words, thank you so much! I hardly feel worthy of it, but I appreciate the support and encouragement very much indeed.

Like you, I have had my venting and am working to sort the shit out asap.

[blackdog]

Mate, it sure sounds like you have been to hell and back.

As for your kind words, thank you so much! I hardly feel worthy of it, but I appreciate the support and encouragement very much indeed.

Like you, I have had my venting and am working to sort the shit out asap.

Sorry to hear about another downer mate, but keep your head held high.

We are in wellington, but wifey (also in a fairly high ranked govt job) might be in a position to suggest/locate upcoming opportunities down here. PM for numbers and details if you want to investigate further.

Chin up mate, from the troughs we can only experience the peaks.

[Toaster]

Sorry to hear about another downer mate, but keep your head held high.

We are in wellington, but wifey (also in a fairly high ranked govt job) might be in a position to suggest/locate upcoming opportunities down here. PM for numbers and details if you want to investigate further.

Chin up mate, from the troughs we can only experience the peaks.

Thanks mate, we are certainly considering moving if we have to. I have heard a Ministry I was contracting for in Wellington are keen for my return with two mgmt jobs. My wifes current role is Wellington based and the new structure will still be based there but they have allowed her to work from home up here.

I am a great believer in building and maintaining ones networks. Its paid off more than once before. Will pm details.

[Eyegasm]

Heh, I have cake and coffee... Bout all I can offer!

Cake is shop bought and the coffee sucks (I don't drink coffee so make bad ones!)
But the conversation rocks!!!

Holla if ya need ta