Just when things couldn't get worse, they get better

[clunker]

I thought I would share a feel-good story. Some of you already know that I unexpectedly lost my job, due to complications with Government employment restrictions. The Federal shutdown made things even worse, and I had to put my house up for sale, pack everything I own, and plan to move in with my sister in Portland. I was within two weeks of leaving.

Fast forward to now. On the Monday after the shutdown ended, one of the senior researchers in my program discovered what had happened. Within two days, she was able to sort through the Government red tape and put an offer on the table to keep me on board. She fronted two years' wages in order to guarantee the appointment. My former boss was not able to figure this out within the period between Thanksgiving and the shutdown.

I get to keep the job that I love, and I got a significant salary increase. I get to keep my house, and I get to stay on the more conservative side of the state. All of this happened because one person stuck her neck out for me, knowing that I cannot be replaced. Pay it forward, my friends.

 

[ShootDots]

I L-O-V-E stories like this! However, I bet that someone you know somewhere, was earnestly praying for you and your family! Faith moves God and God, thru faith, will move Heaven and Earth to fulfill a prayer request backed up by faith! I am very glad all turned out well!

 

[joshb]

Dang! I was going to visit you in Idaho next summer!
I’m really glad it worked out for you. That’s a great person to have in your corner! I hope you hadn’t packed too much!

 

[370bc]

In dark times it is important to remain on course, no matter what. At least that's what I go by. And Im not afraid to ask for help. Congrats on you good fortune!

 

[STS]

That’s a awesome chain of events! Congrats on things working out for the better.

 

[clunker]

Dang! I was going to visit you in Idaho next summer!
I’m really glad it worked out for you. That’s a great person to have in your corner! I hope you hadn’t packed too much!

I'm only 8 miles from Idaho. I just wish they would give me an honorary Sportsman hunting/fishing license since I'm so close. Eastern WA has the best trout lake in the world, but Idaho has everything else.

Yeah! I packed at least 70% of what I own. At least I know where everything goes when I finish unpacking.

 

[jds holler]

Maybe your sister was really praying hard for you.

I'm kidding, and am really happy for ya. Upside is that your stuff is probably more organized than it's been in awhile.

Congrats on not having to become a Portlandian. jd

 

[perry42]

Great news.

perry42

 

[TAJ45]

I am very glad you weren't uprooted, physically and financially.
I was, when the infamous BRAC closed multiple Gov't bases. Mine was Charleston Naval Shipyard, 1995.
Had attained the WG13 top step, a decent blue collar living, and kerplunk, the axis fell. NO fun when you sell your house for what you pd for it 5 yrs prior.

 

[Bc'z]

Great news, congratulations !

 

[CharlieNC]

Amen.

 

[JBT47]

Great story. Thank you for sharing.

 

[DirtySteve]

I don't know what you do, but you're obviously very good at it for some one to do that for you.

 

[clunker]

I don't know what you do, but you're obviously very good at it for some one to do that for you.

I have the best job in the world, doing agricultural research. Even though it's a USDA program, my paycheck goes through the State, so I am an insurance policy in the event of a Government shutdown. Between myself and the only other State funded employee, we can do anyone else's job in the entire program. Here's a video of the view from a collaborator's field.

 

[Murray Brook]

Really glad for your great turn of events, and God bless that woman that went the extra mile for you. Everyone needs a friend like her.

 

[Cecil S.]

Clunker , So good to hear things turned in your favor. I also went through a sudden job change (unexpected) and found myself employed 1 week later. Experience is tuff to replace. Again congrats.

 

[Kracken McGraw]

Very great news clunker, congratulations!

 

[joshb]

Nice video! I didn’t see one house! I like it!

 

[ebb]

Clunker I am glad it worked out. I hope you will get to see something green, cause that video is horrible there is not one green thing in it for miles.

 

[Cecil S.]

Not to derail your thread at all but I must say during my brief time of unemployment I received my "Talisman" in the mail. Oh the power of the Talisman.......sorry couldnt help it. Good on ya Bro.