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>This is not a nice post. This is not a funny post. I’m not sure what >type of post this is. I do know that I read one post here that made me >feel much better, so I am resolved to not smoke. I’ve come too far, >plus a cig will do me no good.

Sorry about the job, Puter, but you’ll find another. You’re right that smoking won’t help, in fact, it’s a waste of money, double destruction. Look on the bright side: now you’ve got more time to post. Take care, Mike DOF+ — In her mind, clumps of tumors bloomed; soft pink lungs took on the appearance of charred firewood; grotesque tubers, oozing blood and spore jelly, spread like mushrooms across an unsuspecting lawn; arteries withered like the tendrils of parched orchids; clots resembling rotten tomatoes or the brains of diseased monkeys choked the organism, each clot emitting faint wisps of smoke from a combustion that would not die until the organism died. Leigh-Cheri grunted in disgust. –Tom Robbins, Still Life With Woodpecker

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Hey Puter,

*snip* . Inside, I am not a strong person. I have doubts and fears. Yet, > everyday I pull up my britches, throw back my shoulders, and plant a > smile on my face to show the world. And I play with the cards that > life deals me. Sometimes I win, sometimes I lose. BUT I KEEP ON > PLAYING!

The very fact that you do this means to me that you are a strong person on the inside. It takes a lot of courage to get out there and keep on playing. My 2cents, Joy – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> *sigh* > I’m okay, really. > Puter > 2M4D

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- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > This is not a nice post. This is not a funny post. I’m not sure what > type of post this is. I do know that I read one post here that made me > feel much better, so I am resolved to not smoke. I’ve come too far, > plus a cig will do me no good. > I was laid off today. I haven’t been in this situation in over 20 > years and it is just a bit scary. I don’t even know why I am posting > this. It’s not for sympathy, it’s not for attention. Or is it? > I type these words, then look up on the screen and read them again. I > still don’t know. I’m sure at this point that I will hit "Send". > I think, deep down, I want people to know that I am strong enough to > get through this without pickin’ the Butts back up. Or is it that I am > telling myself that I am strong enough? > I’m rambling. I know this – I have been through a LOT this year. A > couple of surgeries, BigC scare, and now this. And I am putting the > Butts down during all of this. So, if I can do this during some of the > worst times in my life, you can put them down for that one moment > more. Inside, I am not a strong person. I have doubts and fears. Yet, > everyday I pull up my britches, throw back my shoulders, and plant a > smile on my face to show the world. And I play with the cards that > life deals me. Sometimes I win, sometimes I lose. BUT I KEEP ON > PLAYING! > *sigh* > I’m okay, really. > Puter > 2M4D

Puter, I know EXACTLY what you mean. Greg (my husband) was laid off back in January or February. (And since the software company Greg worked for last year went out of business in January of 2001 he had been looking for a job for nearly 6 months, landed the job with the architectural firm, worked there about 7 or 8 months, and then they started laying off people, one of which was him) I was just 3 or 4 months into my quit. On top of that my 19 year old and his 17 year old gf found out ‘they’ were pregnant. And he hadn’t even been able to find a job at that time. Shit happens. And it’s hard. But what people say is TRUE: if you can get through this shitty part and not smoke it will make you stronger. You will come out feeling much better about yourself, and if you smoked? It would further damage your self-esteem which has just taken one severe blow from the layoff! You do NOT need two blows to it. (And Putergal doesn’t need/deserve that either, cause you know the worse you feel about yourself the worse she will feel for you. And while most men appreciate sympathy, most do NOT want to be pitied.) Hang in there, Puter. You can do this. And I swear, you will feel much better if you remain strong. And Putergal will be SO proud of you! *Big Hugs* — BinnieBee – Proudly wearing HOF+M status ;^) %% (—-) ( >__< ) ^^ ~~ ^^ ~f3as3~ Seven months, six days, 18 hours, 19 minutes and 2 seconds. 6562 cigarettes not smoked, saving $1,082.67. Life saved: 3 weeks, 1 day, 18 hours, 50 minutes.

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wow, Puter, that truly sux. pop me an email & let me know what area you’re in… I might have a lead, or at least some job sites for you. …pat. who sometimes knows how to spell grammar, and sometimes doesn’t. it depends on my caffeine level. 4m+ — Pat and Ash http://www3.sympatico.ca/patash/ Ash’s ICQ: 152392429 Pat’s ICQ: 153842682

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>I was laid off today. I haven’t been in this situation in over 20 >years and it is just a bit scary. I don’t even know why I am posting >this. It’s not for sympathy, it’s not for attention. Or is it?

I don’t know, but you deserve a hug at least. ((((Puter)))) I’m sorry for what you must be going through right now. Life does hand us some crap sometimes, doesn’t it? Good that you recognize this for the acid test that it is. You don’t need a smoke to deal with this. And it will be okay. Keep us posted. Hugs, elle

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Life sure can be the shits sometimes. Sorry for your trouble Puter. Cathy

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> This is not a nice post. This is not a funny post. I’m not sure what > type of post this is. I do know that I read one post here that made me > feel much better, so I am resolved to not smoke. I’ve come too far, > plus a cig will do me no good. > I was laid off today. I haven’t been in this situation in over 20 > years and it is just a bit scary. I don’t even know why I am posting > this. It’s not for sympathy, it’s not for attention. Or is it? > I type these words, then look up on the screen and read them again. I > still don’t know. I’m sure at this point that I will hit "Send". > I think, deep down, I want people to know that I am strong enough to > get through this without pickin’ the Butts back up. Or is it that I am > telling myself that I am strong enough? > I’m rambling. I know this – I have been through a LOT this year. A > couple of surgeries, BigC scare, and now this. And I am putting the > Butts down during all of this. So, if I can do this during some of the > worst times in my life, you can put them down for that one moment > more. Inside, I am not a strong person. I have doubts and fears. Yet, > everyday I pull up my britches, throw back my shoulders, and plant a > smile on my face to show the world. And I play with the cards that > life deals me. Sometimes I win, sometimes I lose. BUT I KEEP ON > PLAYING! > *sigh* > I’m okay, really. > Puter > 2M4D

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> This is not a nice post. This is not a funny post. I’m not sure what > type of post this is. I do know that I read one post here that made me > feel much better, so I am resolved to not smoke. I’ve come too far, > plus a cig will do me no good.

Well said. > I was laid off today. I haven’t been in this situation in over 20 > years and it is just a bit scary. I don’t even know why I am posting > this. It’s not for sympathy, it’s not for attention. Or is it?

Well, if it’s not a plea for sympathy, it bloody well should be, because we have plenty to spare, and getting laid off is VERY high on the "bad news" scale. I am so sorry to hear your bad news. > I type these words, then look up on the screen and read them again. I > still don’t know. I’m sure at this point that I will hit "Send".

I’m glad you did, because I think your post is SUPER and very inspiring. > I think, deep down, I want people to know that I am strong enough to > get through this without pickin’ the Butts back up. Or is it that I am > telling myself that I am strong enough?

Both. You are going to be JUST FINE. > I’m rambling. I know this – I have been through a LOT this year. A > couple of surgeries, BigC scare, and now this. And I am putting the > Butts down during all of this. So, if I can do this during some of the > worst times in my life, you can put them down for that one moment > more. Inside, I am not a strong person. I have doubts and fears. Yet, > everyday I pull up my britches, throw back my shoulders, and plant a > smile on my face to show the world. And I play with the cards that > life deals me. Sometimes I win, sometimes I lose. BUT I KEEP ON > PLAYING!

And you are doing GREAT. Geez, it’s times like these I wish we were all IRL instead of on-line, because I would sure like to give you a big pat on the back right now, and smile back at you, and wish you a better day tomorrow in person. This too shall pass. You hang in there, and keep that winning attitude, and keep looking ahead to the good times, and don’t smoke, and you’ll never regret it. > *sigh* > I’m okay, really.

Yeah, you are, but you deserve all our sympathy anyway, and all our respect. Hang in there. ep dof

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don’t even know why I am posting > this. It’s not for sympathy, it’s not for attention. Or is it?

It’s because you know the same people who reply "Way to go Puter" every time you find a new W or M token in another unlikely place will understand and care and reply "Hang in there Puter" to this. Because your success is *our* success. Hang in there Puter. Dawn DOF — Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).

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Damn that sucks man. I’ve been there three times in the past 4 years if you can believe that. Laid off, get a new job, get laid off again . . . arrrrrgh. I can definitely relate. But, just remember, that no matter what life throws at you, if you really believe you’ll come out on top, you will. Positive thinking is everything, and it can get you anywhere you want to be. As a consequence of my 3 layoffs, I am now making damn near double what I was 4 years ago. Plus, I’m at a much higher level in the company I’m at now than I’ve ever been before (meaning extra experience and job security). It’ll all work out bro. Just keep a positive attitude and don’t freakin’ smoke Eric Two weeks, one day, 2 hours, 45 minutes and 24 seconds. 453 cigarettes not smoked, saving $109.73. Life saved: 1 day, 13 hours, 45 minutes.

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That’s definitely the pits!! Sometimes life really does seem to gang up on you, doesn’t it? But you know what? I admire your ramble. I admire your fortitude. This, like everything else, you will overcome. Best of luck to you. Jane

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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Puter, > Hope this is not too late. Just getting back from a week out of town on > business. I can tell you I was laid-off about 10 months after I quit. Not > only after spending 13 years with the company but at age 53 in a computer > technical field. > I did manage to find a job teaching at an adult vocational school at just > less than 1/2 my prior earnings. Took me over 2 years to get back into my > industry. > Current job is the best one I have ever had in all aspects. I just plain am > having fun working these days doing something I truly love. > No matter how long it takes I am sure you will also find something better > than the company that let you go. My layoff was after a merger and those who > dumped me got theirs a couple years back when the company was merged again so > you too may also get that feeling of revenge in the future. > Keep a positive outlook cause you will feel poorly about yourself even if the > layoff was about nothing you do. I know it took me almost 9 months after I got > back into my industry till I really felt competent again. Remember also that > smoking will never solve anything and in fact will drain your resources quicker > than they would otherwise. > In the long run I have found that all things, even those that seem terrible, > work out for the best in the long run. My first layoff was way back when I was > in college. That led to another job that got me into the career I love more > than the one I was studying for so you can see not all bad things really are > bad. > Ian > OOF > — > 7y 4m 1w 1:50 smoke-free, 91,259 cigs not smoked, $11,261.36 saved, >This is not a nice post. This is not a funny post. I’m not sure what >type of post this is. I do know that I read one post here that made me >feel much better, so I am resolved to not smoke. I’ve come too far, >plus a cig will do me no good. >I was laid off today. I haven’t been in this situation in over 20 >years and it is just a bit scary. I don’t even know why I am posting >this. It’s not for sympathy, it’s not for attention. Or is it? >I type these words, then look up on the screen and read them again. I >still don’t know. I’m sure at this point that I will hit "Send". >I think, deep down, I want people to know that I am strong enough to >get through this without pickin’ the Butts back up. Or is it that I am >telling myself that I am strong enough? >I’m rambling. I know this – I have been through a LOT this year. A >couple of surgeries, BigC scare, and now this. And I am putting the >Butts down during all of this. So, if I can do this during some of the >worst times in my life, you can put them down for that one moment >more. Inside, I am not a strong person. I have doubts and fears. Yet, >everyday I pull up my britches, throw back my shoulders, and plant a >smile on my face to show the world. And I play with the cards that >life deals me. Sometimes I win, sometimes I lose. BUT I KEEP ON >PLAYING! >*sigh* >I’m okay, really. >Puter >2M4D

So true. My last layoff resulted in my present job as the CIO of a national company. It looked bleak back then going 6 months with no work and making ends meet by the odd consulting job but I ended up moving closer to my family and getting my dream job and house. If I was not laid off I would still be working for an egotistical maniac six days a week and spending a third of my time traveling overseas. All things work out in the end. If you are good at what you do you will prevail.

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> I was laid off today…

The same thing happened to me 11 months into my quit. Then 2 weeks later I was diagnosed with heart disease & had to have an angiogram & a stent. Fortunately the procedure has a 99% survival rate :-/ Oh, yeah … it was just before Christmas. Sometimes it seems like too much all at once, you know? Smoking won’t help any of it. *In particular*, you don’t want to be job hunting as a smoker, since smokers are not real popular these days. At my new job, which I got soon enough, nobody knows me as a smoker or even a former smoker. I like it that way. Puter, I expect you’ll do fine. Take the weekend off, and hit the market Monday. Smoking won’t help. Stepper DOF

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Oh Man Puter – I am so sorry to read this bad news. Getting laid off sucks, I know! Been there, as many of us have. I can’t help you there, but you and I both know that smoking will not help the situation any. Hell, it will make it much worse as it will make you frustrated, and PuterGal will avoid you cause you will stink. Dig? Those tokens you keep finding are worth something, but don’t cash them in to buy smokes! Post soon. Tell us how you are doing. We’re here for you, man. -Joe D. does not stink since 03 Oct 2001

(where Puter avoids getting kicked in the head) – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Puter > 2M4D

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Damn. And I thought Brain Surgery was a growth industry……. :) (((((((( friend ))))))))))))))) Hang tough dude. FWIW- I was going thought the same shit around 5 years ago and trying to figure it all out. Life, family,job, money, life. That’s when I listened in on a conversation of an 85 year old black lady in the grocery store. She was talking about the good times, the bad times and life. The one thing she said that I took home with me was "somehow we all made it." *85 years old and still making it happen. cw

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Puter, Hope this is not too late. Just getting back from a week out of town on business. I can tell you I was laid-off about 10 months after I quit. Not only after spending 13 years with the company but at age 53 in a computer technical field. I did manage to find a job teaching at an adult vocational school at just less than 1/2 my prior earnings. Took me over 2 years to get back into my industry. Current job is the best one I have ever had in all aspects. I just plain am having fun working these days doing something I truly love. No matter how long it takes I am sure you will also find something better than the company that let you go. My layoff was after a merger and those who dumped me got theirs a couple years back when the company was merged again so you too may also get that feeling of revenge in the future. Keep a positive outlook cause you will feel poorly about yourself even if the layoff was about nothing you do. I know it took me almost 9 months after I got back into my industry till I really felt competent again. Remember also that smoking will never solve anything and in fact will drain your resources quicker than they would otherwise. In the long run I have found that all things, even those that seem terrible, work out for the best in the long run. My first layoff was way back when I was in college. That led to another job that got me into the career I love more than the one I was studying for so you can see not all bad things really are bad. Ian OOF — 7y 4m 1w 1:50 smoke-free, 91,259 cigs not smoked, $11,261.36 saved, – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – >This is not a nice post. This is not a funny post. I’m not sure what >type of post this is. I do know that I read one post here that made me >feel much better, so I am resolved to not smoke. I’ve come too far, >plus a cig will do me no good. >I was laid off today. I haven’t been in this situation in over 20 >years and it is just a bit scary. I don’t even know why I am posting >this. It’s not for sympathy, it’s not for attention. Or is it? >I type these words, then look up on the screen and read them again. I >still don’t know. I’m sure at this point that I will hit "Send". >I think, deep down, I want people to know that I am strong enough to >get through this without pickin’ the Butts back up. Or is it that I am >telling myself that I am strong enough? >I’m rambling. I know this – I have been through a LOT this year. A >couple of surgeries, BigC scare, and now this. And I am putting the >Butts down during all of this. So, if I can do this during some of the >worst times in my life, you can put them down for that one moment >more. Inside, I am not a strong person. I have doubts and fears. Yet, >everyday I pull up my britches, throw back my shoulders, and plant a >smile on my face to show the world. And I play with the cards that >life deals me. Sometimes I win, sometimes I lose. BUT I KEEP ON >PLAYING! >*sigh* >I’m okay, really. >Puter >2M4D

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Keep on trucking mate! Many people would not have posted that & just buggered off & smoked but you didn’t. Not giving you sympathy but a lot of respect! Keep us updated! Mark

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"Puter" wrote >…. I was laid off today….. >…..And I am putting the > Butts down during all of this….

Well, no; I won’t kick you in the head. Life’s conspired to do that already. I’ll just give you a brotherly pat on the back and offer a really butch-style handshake by way of acknowledgement, commiseration and encouragement. You’ve demonstrated far too much creativity, determination, intelligence and sheer wit to be sunk by something so plebian as a layoff. I expect we’ll be seeing a "I got a fabulous job and didn’t smoke during the _____ (amount of time) it took me to land it" post before too much longer. No more bromides, platitudes or clich

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