[__ Prayer __] layoffs/outsourcing?

[lakesider]

won't know officially for 2 months but I'd say it's 50-50 right now...gonna be stressful for me, my family and my coworkers until then. But if we all pray hard enough, I believe God can and will change things so we can keep our jobs...thanks guys

 

[aloha]

Heavenly Father
Please come into this situation and bless these people. Lord make a way for them that these jobs are not lost. Provide for these families Lord and change this whole situation. Only you can turn this around.
Amen

 

[Blazin Bones]

We'll be praying for you.

 

[lakesider]

job update

update...we know for sure one thing: we'll definitely find out within a week or two if I still have a job (or for how long). That being said, my wife is due literally any day with our first child. Two big things going on at once. A little stressful.

This whole wait-and-see thing with the job situation is just sorta putting a cloud over what should be the happiest day of my life with having a baby. We have a good chance of surviving the possible layoffs, it's still stressful. Just not knowing is the worst part.

But, having prayer and scripture available makes things much easier, keeping me strong when I really wanna be weak.

I'm praying that this will be a situation where we have a healthy, happy baby and we give God total credit for both a happy kid and a happy job situation.

I know He has a plan for us, and we will never know or understand His ways though. But that's why He's God and I'm just a human. But that human side feels uncertainty, stress, just the fear of the unknown I guess...being a father, what does the future hold financially?

My wife's been really strong and supportive, but goodness know she's got her hands full with just being a pregnant Mom. She doesn't need this to worry about too.

I've said before I think we can pray this thing away, just a few more prayers would be much appreciated.

 

[Blazin Bones]

We have no problem praying for you Lakesider. It's a blessing to see someone turn to God in the rough times. I'm glad you've given us an update. This way we may be specific when we lift you and your family before God. Stay Strong. 8-)

 

[lakesider]

update...

praise (1 of 2)

there was some outsourcing of jobs, but mine was spared. I honestly can't think of any time I had prayed any harder over anything in my life. The folks on this board, family, church members, and probably a lot of fellow employees lifted this matter to God, and I still have a job.

praise (2 of 2)

I mentioned our first child was due as well. The next morning (23 hours or so after learning about my job being safe) I was in the delivery room, watching my son being born.

I cannot believe that the order of events was anything other than God's plan unfolding over the course of a couple of days. Needless to say, it quite a two days. A job being kept, a son being born. Blessings from God.

I couldn't have imagined how stressful it would have been being at home for 2 weeks with my wife and new son, wondering if/when/what would become of my job situation when I got back.

Now I am now free to spend the next 10 days or so focused solely on my wife and baby.

Praise God almighty in the highest for answering our prayers. Thanks again to the folks on this board that prayed for us.

 

[Judy]

Praise God! :angel: And congradulations on your baby boy. :bday: What did you name him? and how much did he weight?.. you know all the questions a women asks.. :

 

[Free]

Lakesider,

Congrats on the son! God is so good.

and how much did he weight?

I'd say he weighted about 9 months. :wink:

 

[Judy]

Lakesider,

Congrats on the son! God is so good.

and how much did he weight?

I'd say he weighted about 9 months. :wink:

Hey, thats where I left that "t"... :

 

[jeffnevins]

I was laid off from animation three years ago and haven't found an animation job in three years.

I was laid off from an office job a few months ago.

Work is often random these days.

Good that we can depend on God when work is in turmoil or nonexistant.

 

[LottomagicZ4941A]

Sometimes I think we need more then prayer.

Sometimes I think we should have CEOs who export our jobs tried for treason.

 

[Nikki]

CONGRATULATIONS Lakesider! How is life at home with the new baby? What did you name him?

 

[lakesider]

Joshua Tyler is his first/middle name. He's a good baby who enjoys sleeping in the daytime and crying at night. But otherwise very healthy and happy, mom is doing fine.

here's a picture of him playing on his play mat:

Amazing how you outlook on things changes when you have a child God has given you responsibility for.

Our job situation still looks good, there's a 10% chance I'd say something could happen with our jobs so you might keep us mind for another week or two but I think we're gonna be OK.

I think the lack of sleep and occasional unsubstantiated bit of grapevine/rumor can cause one to worry when we don't need to but after 9 or 12 months of not knowing what our job situation is, any rumor or hint of more layoffs/outsourcing can be a cause of stress...

to paraphrase the author of Hebrews:
Let us focus on Jesus, the author and perfector of our faith. He is the same yesterday, today and tomorrow.

 

[Judy]

Aww.... He is just to cute!! Again congradulations. :D