Comments on: You’ve Been Laid Off…Now What?

By: Shannon Tecson

Shannon Tecson — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 07:45:26 +0000

Aloha Melissa,
I loved this short clip “lemonade.” It is great to see people have a change in perspective by honoring their higher calling. What sometimes appears to be a disaster or chaos is actually a sign of rebuilding or breakdown for something new, something exciting, the darkness before the dawn. And look at you today! An incredible blogger who gives passionately to others! I appreciate you for that What an wonderful perspective.
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By: Glyna Humm

Glyna Humm — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 20:55:10 +0000

I can relate to exactly what you are saying. I was in the same boat and laid off 6 months ago. I though it was the end of the world then but now I only see opportunity. Sometimes things happen for a reason:)
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By: melissa

melissa — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 06:02:21 +0000

Hey Krista! Thanks for the comment! Life is to short to spend doing something you don’t love!

By: Krista Abbott

Krista Abbott — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 03:53:14 +0000

Excellent post Melissa. Great that you are willing to share your story with others here and to be able to offer hope to those searching right now. I agree, the most important thing in life is that you are happy doing what you do…making money to do it is the “cherry on top”. Nice post.
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By: melissa

melissa — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 20:20:23 +0000

Thank you so much Sandy for the wonderful comment. I am really glad that you enjoyed the movie. I know that it really touched me and brought back all of the feelings that I went through when I was in a similar situation. I only wish that everyone who is currently in this situation now, and everyone who wants to avoid being in this situation, has the opportunity to be inspired by this movie.

By: Sandy Abrams

Sandy Abrams — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 23:29:40 +0000

Hi Melissa, this is a really helpful post. The video is amazing, but by incorporating it into your own story, the whole blog comes alive.

This is a must not only for someone who has been laid off, but for people who may be thinking about leaving their jobs and for anyone who wants a “plan B”.

Thank you,
Sandy Abrams
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By: melissa

melissa — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 16:53:45 +0000

Hey Venus!

Thanks for the comment! There are definitely a lot of people facing layoffs right now. Hopefully many of them will be able to turn their situations into a positive experience.

By: Venus :)

Venus :) — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 23:53:40 +0000

Melissa,

this is a great article with a very relevant topic concerning many people now. Thank you for writing it!
Venus
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By: melissa

melissa — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 01:33:53 +0000

Hey Beth!

I’m sorry you weren’t able to view the video. It was very inspirational. It seems that you have the right attitude though for dealing with difficult situations. It really is all about how you CHOOSE to deal with things!

Thanks for your comment!

By: Beth Hewitt

Beth Hewitt — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 11:54:10 +0000

Hey Melissa,

I have wrote a post on being a change optimist about a month ago and being laid off is such a difficult time for many, most often because of the financial ramifications.

But there are ways to be more optimistic about an unfortunate change such as loosing your job. I think it is so important for people to remember that everything happens for a reason and more often than not it turns out for the better.

As one door closes an other one opens.

I couldn’t view the video above as it says its only viewable for people in the US! But I wish I could .

Thanks for sharing your story,
Yours in Success,
Beth Hewitt
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