Damn, I lost my job.
Doc found someone who was willing to work for $2 less an hour than me. 
Bummer in this job market and it's not easy for someone my age to find work, even part time work. I live in a college town so most of the part time jobs are snapped up by students.
I really don't know why I'm posting. I guess I just want to get it off my chest.
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I pray that you will have some alternative reveal itself to you, keep asking your guides to help you find your best way to be in service to mankind and in your own JOY
It's just not a good time, but then is there ever a good time to be fired? It seems four and a half years of faithful service counts for nothing in this world.
Every little bit helps.
I wish you all the best.
Currently the kids are still in school so you have the advantage of being available now.
It seems really shortsighted IMO for your employer to let you go for $2.00 an hour difference
when there is training necessary for a new employee and he does not know how they will work
out. Really, after you gave them four years of service they do this. Sad.
Here's another hug in case the first one wears off....
Sorry to hear it, Cleita. Sending good vibes for the perfect job for you. Hang in there.
Here's my hope- something much more fun, which pays a tad more finds it's way to you.
Sending hope and hugs,
Tumbulu
I heard this interesting program tonight on "On Point." It's an avenue for odd jobs and also to sell things.
http://onpoint.wbur.org/2012/04/03/micro-labor-websites
I hope you listen to the program. They had a number of experts on the show that I thought had good comments. There are some articles listed below at the web site that you might also want to read.
There are at least three sites to check out. Zaarly looked like the most interesting one to me.
I think it's sickening that your employer let you go over $2 an hour! I think he will be sorry. He will have to train, and that's an expense he'll have to recoup right there. In a friendly way, maybe you can say that if things don't work out for him, he is welcome to recontact you.
I would go see all the other docs in town and do it right away, too.
Don't let the age thing get you down. In my circle of friends in the last year:
--1 65-year old attained a high-level national management job
--1 62-year old attained a $350 a day consulting job on an indefinite basis
--1 56-year old opened a creative business where she restores and sells furniture out of a workshop in her home. Business is booming and she's having a ball meeting new people.
1 62-year old attained a regular, f-t job in a school of dentistry, where she places students in residencies
Keep us posted. You might be surprised at what comes up.
Also, I agree with Blue Iris, above. I think this is a time for employment falling by the wayside for reasons that are not so substantial.
Cher
Sending out good vibes that you find another job soon.
I hope another huge door opens soon so you don't have to stress for long.
All I can do is send you positive vibes and thoughts. They are going out to you right now.
therein lies the rub......
I'm sorry you lost your job. That sucks. But I have a sneaking suspicion that you'll be missed because you did more than this other person would be willing to do.
Here's hoping that another, much better job comes your way soon!!
Sending !!! I can't wait till you find the right job for you! Where you will be fairly compensated for your work and appreciated for the wonderful employee that you are!. And really kick ass benifits!!!
May your path brighten soon! Call it a feeling, if you wish, but I think you will come out of this better off than you were.
Laura
It always sucks to lose a job, no matter what the circumstances. I hope you find something you love, soon
Here's another site to look at, though it's for coaching to work what you love or put your love into your work: http://www.workfromwithin.com/