Post #66094 by Suburban Hipster on Tue, Dec 23, 2003 8:11 AM

Derek, Elizabeth and I were very sorry to hear about the loss of your job. You and your family are in our thoughts.

In furtherance of the misery loves company theme of this thread, I'll take this opportunity to mention that my wife and I are also going through tough times. As nearly everyone that knows us already knows, she's been looking to leave her present position for over a year. As time has gone on, the level of hostility from the management in her present position has increased and the writing is on the wall that her termination is merely a matter of time.

Elizabeth has finally been able to obtain an offer for a great job elsewhere. The same pay as her present position, but more possibility for promotion, better benefits, more prestige, and long-term job security. Best yet, it's doing exactly what she wants to do with her life. Sounds great right?

The only problem is that the new job's in Atlanta, but my job, which I really enjoy, is in Washington, D.C. So for the past couple months she's been making a last ditch effort to find a job in D.C and I've been trying to find a job in Atlanta. Neither of us have received any definitive word. However, both of the possible alternative employments upon which we’re waiting to hear would require pay cuts, and diminishment in long-term career potential and in overall job satisfaction.

Elizabeth is scheduled to begin her new position in Atlanta the beginning of February.