Trying to Fit Yoga in for Friday Dec 8

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lorajc

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Morning Ladies -

Well.....did not want to get out of bed and face the day, but I did and I did Butts & Gutts warm up and leg bonus segment followed by the Floorwork , Abs and stretch. I only burned 220 calories since most of the leg/ab work was done lying down.

I also did some Kundalini last night. I did a 30 minute Premix from Yoga Bliss Hips.

I still can't believe that I'm out of a job yet again. You ladies don't know how many times I've been thru this over the past 10-15 years. I'm sick of working my whole life and not having any vacation time because I keep getting downsized out of places. I have my Exit Interview this morning at 8:30 am and my last scheduled day is the 29th of the month. Merry Christmas to you to!! There were no jobs in the paper last night. Today, I'm going to try to update my references and resume at work. I'll probably call off sick for a few days next week also, as I have 190 hours of sick time that I'll lose at the end of the month. Also, if I'm told I have to train the person that's bumping me, I'll be calling off my last 3 days also, as I'm not about to train someone to take my livelihood from me!!!!!!

Have a great day everyone. I'll be back from work later.

Now I feel like locking myself in a room somewhere with about 100 Yoplait Very Cherry Yogurts and a bunch of chocolate from my favorite chocalate shop and not coming out until all of the painful stuff I'm going thru is over!!!!!
 
Today for me is B&G.

Lora: (((HUGS)))! Thank you SO much for the PY4H recommendation. I LOVE this DVD. Eion kept cracking me up! It was an excellent choice for my first yoga DVD purchase.

Hello to all...TGIF:7!
 
Lora - I've just read about your losing your job. I'm so sorry to hear that. Yve and Julie are so right, these kinds of sudden opportunities often prove a way to find something even better and more fun, so keep that positive thinking in tact. See it as a good chance to have some time to yourself and your home and family and yoga, and before you know it, you'll find something even cooler than before.

Too funny that Mindy didn't answer you about the intensity. Well, I guess I shouldn't say "too funny," but something about the thought of her gliding and stripping but not answering you sort of hits a funny bone. Perhaps she's busy teaching Grover some slick, slidy moves?

I'd love to join you in your room for a Yoplait and chocolate fest. Whenever you're ready, girl!

Shouts out to the rest of you.....and by the way, I love Running Man. Christi does this one in one of her step routines and it's a riot to do!
 
Lorajc-I am so sorry to hear about your jobloss.This is a very tough time of year.Most companies dont have the budget to hire before the new year.Take this time and do things for yourself.
I understand about the yoplait and chocolate.It is always good going down.I dont know if it would interest you but I eat Vitamuffins.They have different kinds of muffins.I eat chocolate muffins-100 calories of sheer bliss!!:)
 
Thanks ladies.

August - I actually did hear back from Bruce - Mindy's husband and he said it is very intense and will get your HR up. I still might get it...........even though I'm jobless.

I know you ladies are trying to be positive and support me, but to be totally honest, this is the 5th time I've been thru this over the past 12 or so years and I'm SICK & TIRED of it. I never ended up in a "better" place either...........just cut in pay and in a worse office than the prior one!! So can you understand why I'd be feeling negative right now. Thru all of been thru in my life, I've NEVER Once had doubts about my faith in God.....but this time, I'm beginning to wonder if this is some sort of brutal punishment or if God just hates me. I know I shouldn't say this, but I'm upset.
 
Lora, I pm'd you yesterday. But let's get everyone in on this today. Gals, please join me in saying:

LORA THIS SUCKS LORA THIS SUCKS LORA THIS SUCKS LORA THIS SUCKS LORA THIS SUCK!!!!!!!

Or may I quote my brilliant 6 year old DD: "Sometimes you just gotta have a bad day". Get out them comfort munchies and have one!

PM me if you would like. Will be glad to assist with resume, job search so you get a better position, you deserve that!! In fact can we all get proactive here? The great thing about Forums is you get in touch with people from all over who may have some skills, info you could use. Team Lora needs recruiters, employment folks, to assist our Fearless Yoga Challenge leader. Any takers? Lora, what kind of job are you looking for and where? Your choice if you want to share. Hey how about a Lora Gets A Better Job Check In? (ok now I am going nutty...)

As for God, yes quite a sense of humor that One. But I wouldn't blame the Grand Poobah just yet. You might need to call in a few favors once the job interviews begin!

OK these are my attempts at humor. Very lame I know.

Take care and many Om Shantis and Namastes!!

Julie
 
Thanks - you just made me laugh. Really busy here at work today. I'm trying to get all of my work done cuz I just found out that I have to train the person taking my job for 2 weeks! I'm thinking I'm going to go to the doctor's Monday and get a slip that I'm to be on sick leave for the next 3 weeks...............as that's the only way I'll get paid for my sick time -- if I don't do that - I lose it....and there is no way I can work under these circumstances.

I'm a Medical Secretary. I have been in the field since 1981. My MAJOR experience is in hospitals. 10 years at one institution and 3 here. One was in Medical Administration and here it's been in Educational Services and Environmental Services. I have also done Medical Transcription (but I don't want to do that any more cuz it's too monotonous for me and my neck/shoulders can't take it....as well as my ADD brain). I need more variety. I have also worked as a receptionist in doctor's offices, but I'm not really interested in that either. I just want a Medical Secretary or Secretary job in any field. I'm 47 ....so I don't want anything that's too challenging.

My computer experience is pretty good....except I'm horrible with numbers so I don't do well in Excel and with formulas and such.

Gotta get back to work............thanks ladies.

I would offer to forward my resume to someone....but I sent it via email to myself at work and because it's in Microsoft Works....I wasn't able to open it with Microsoft Word at work.
 
Lora, I probably won't be much help, since I don't have that much experience in the work force, mostly just the military and babysitting. Hey you could do that! HAHA!!
Seriously, anything I can do to help, count me in. I will support you anyway I can.

I think the doctors note is an excellent way to go! Go for it!


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Lora, how about working at a plastic surgeon's office? Cause honey that is the growth business in medical! Most of the work is paid in cash so less worries about lay offs due to insurance cuts in services and such. Plus dare I say you would likely get deep discounts/freebies! I know, you don't want a doctor's office. But perhaps a plastic surgery center which would also have the spa type services and etc.?

Another growth industry - physical therapy centers. Perhaps something there?

Just some thoughts.

BTW I did th Drill Max total bod workout, running on treadmill at gym later and then run/yoga Baptiste Sat and yoga class Sun. Feeling good!

Julie
 
Thanks Julie - Good ideas. I'm willing to work for doctors office's, but I don't want the "front desk" position. I'd rather be some sort of Medical Secretary or Administrative Assistant. JObs aren't very plentiful around here....so who knows what I'll end up with.

Here's what sent me over the edge today with deciding to pack up and leave!!

I just got home from work and I'm not going back. I'll try to make a long story short. My 8:30 AM meeting with HR did not go well. I feel I was treated very disrespectful by the hospital. They had the Secretary meet with me to go over my options and I won't even go into detail about her, but she is a real piece of work. When I first was starting in the dept. I was in and went to get my pic for my name badge - she warned me about my boss and put the fear of death in me...I had been told this before I even walked in my office. I thought that was inappropriate. I like to get my own sense of someone's personality...I don't need help seeing how someone is!! Anyway, I found out I was losing my job by her bringing a crappy letter to my boss and me walking in on the conversation. Thought I should have been called up to HR. For my meeting today, I met with this Secretary, and she did not give me any information that was useful. I was livid. I did not sign the papers yet to be released, as I need questions answered about my Vacation time and 401K, etc.

Since I have only missed 2 sick days in the 2 years and 10 months I've been there, I have 197 sick hours accumulated that will just be TAKEN from me if I don't get sick and use them. My last day on the job is supposed to be 12/29 and I was informed that I have to train the person bumping me for 2 weeks. This sent me over the edge. I packed up my desk and spoke with my boss. I will be calling off on Monday and next week, I'm going to the doctor's to get a slip stating I'm too sick to work for the next 3 weeks. This way - I'll get 3 weeks of sick pay and then on the 29th....I'll lose my job. I don't think I could work in that stressful situation - or at least I don't think it would be healthy for me right now. I'm off to update my resume. No jobs found yet.....but I pray I find one by the end of the month.


August - I can't wait to see what you think about Seasun. I think I'll definitely be doing that workout this coming week, as I'm in need of a happy workout.
 
Oh and I forgot to mention.....I only had 1 Very Cherry Yogurt today and ZERO chocolate. I even turned down fresh, homemade brownies at my Mom's and came home and had a sugar free DQ fudge bar (50 calories) instead. This was very DIFFICULT to do on a day like today.
 
It's hard to imagine that a company could have such nerve to let someone go but first make them train someone else. Is that standard? How can that be standard?

But the end-all of it is, as crappy a situation as it is, there is ALWAYS going to be another road to take, and wonderfully, you have the choice to at least make the transition a happy one.

The thing for me, though, that especially bites, is losing all those sick hours - that you made the choice to make your company priority, only taking two sick days over nearly 3 years, and they don't compensate for that at all? What's up with that? I can see why you would want to get a doctor's note to get at least 3 weeks of those sick hours that are rightfully yours.

Anyway, we're all thinking of you and sending good vibes your way, Lora.
 
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