Comments on: Bad News for this Mama Bear

By: Jessica (aka Rose)

Jessica (aka Rose) — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 05:31:01 +0000

Oh wow Dana, that SUCKS. I’m so very very sorry.
I’m sending you lots and lots of good thoughts and good vibes.
Maybe this is going to be a blessing in disguise. Maybe this will lead to amazing opportunities you couldn’t even imagine before! I’m crossing my fingers for you.

By: Jamie

Jamie — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 19:23:08 +0000

I read your post on Mommy Bloggers. It sounds like this all might be a blessing in disguise. Hey, at least your floors and toilet sparkle and you are getting in lots of quality mama time!

I work 32 hours a week as an editor for a small publishing company. They have been very supportive of me altering my schedule. Now I telecommute half the week and I have to say I love it. I get out just enough (in the mornings) and I am able to pick up my daughter from kindergarten every day and not put her in after school care. I realize flex schedules like that are not the norm, but if you can do something like that, I highly recommend it! It’s what keeps me working! (outside the home)

Good luck!

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By: the new girl

the new girl — Sat, 23 Feb 2008 00:56:47 +0000

Oh man, that sucks. I’m sure it will get better soon but you have every right to cry. It’s a difficult and shocking thing.

crap.

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The Dana Files » Not So Private Parts — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 15:10:38 +0000

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By: Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 14:37:05 +0000

I’ll be home all day so if you want to call me or IM me just to chat, whether about the job thing or anything else (”Lost”? Big Brother?” lol), I’m here. You are smart and talented and I know you’ll find another job that you enjoy doing. Sending you big hugs and positive vibes across the Interwebs xoxo

By: Katie

Katie — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 09:57:10 +0000

Oh no, I’m so sorry!

By: Lady M

Lady M — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 04:21:42 +0000

Ouch - no fun. Wishing you all the best in finding a new job that you really like.

By: Christina

Christina — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 02:41:44 +0000

Oh, Dana, that sucks! We have narrowly ducked the lay-off ax twice in the past four months, and it’s still not certain that Aaron will keep his job. I understand the stress and the fear of the uncertainty.

But you’re talented and smart - you will find something else. Maybe this is an opening to look for full-time paid blogging or writing work?

By: mom2amara

mom2amara — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 02:26:47 +0000

Hey Dana! Things can only go up from here. The world has a greater reason as to why you were laid off. Only time will tell what wonderful experiences await! ((Hugs))