To all fellow @BanjoBen Forum members,
Many of you know I was displaced from my job of 18 years with a big International Auto Supplier back in January of this year.
In February… I got a new job with a small company here in Michigan.
Alas, there seems to be a down turn in new jobs related to the conveyor business now… so I and 15 others were displaced in a “workforce reduction”.
I humbly ask for prayers of support and success for me and my family as I begin my impending job search.
God Bless.
@anon8000755,I am sorry to hear that. ill keep you in my thoughts and prayers brother, I know the feeling of job loss, my first job was 19 1/2 yrs before the airline business took a crash thanx to 9-1-1(well thankx to the hijackers). Worked for a satellite company for 12 1/2 before dissolving my position. 3 yrs automotive business and now start my new job with IKEA in Dec. I know how tough it is, especially if you have a family to support. Hang in there, God ALWAYS has a plan, just have to trust HIM. Things will turn around.
Tye, thank you so much. God will provide. I wish you well at IKEA and your new opportunity.
So sorry to hear that bud. That’s a tough thing to deal with and can be scary. Often times though, a better opportunity is in the making.
Hang in there brother and I’ll be praying that opportunity shows its face soon.
So sorry to hear @anon8000755. I don’t know what to say that doesn’t sound like a cliche or a motivational poster. I’m sending you my best wishes for a short and successful job hunt.
Maybe one motivational thought… When an employer tells you that can’t do what you’ve been doing anymore, it is a great opportunity to go after whatever it is you want to be doing. I know that is easier to say than to do when you are trying to keep the financial wheels on track. But I hope this can be your Chapter 2… or 3… or 4.
Stay strong and keep the faith.
I’m really sorry to hear that. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Sorry to hear that, I’m praying you’ll find a better paying more reliable job that you’ll love to do 
Prayed for you this morning Will! Hang in there, hard work pays off. I pray you will find something real good soon.
Brandon/All,
Thank you so much. I AFFIRM that God will guide me to find a job - delivered on the wings of your many prayers. In Jesus’ name…
Amen !
@WillCoop As one door closes another door of opportunity open’s. I’ve lost count of the number of job’s I’ve had in my lifetime Will. Some were great some less so. I feel sure a new opportunity is just around the corner and my thoughts and prayers are that you will find that door soon. God Bless you.
I am praying and putting you on my prayer list Will. I like the encouragement of the “next chapter” and other similar encouragements above. I can attest that in my life, some of the most daunting things have in time ended up being blessings. However, they sure didn’t look like blessings when I was going through them… I know it is difficult. Hang in there. God has a plan, and it is better than anything I could compose for you.
“…weeping may stay for the night, but rejoicing comes in the morning.” - Psalm 30:5
Thank you @Archie. With the support of all these fine people, I know things will turn out well.
As you, me and so many others have said so many times, this community is so much more than just a collection of students. As we walk together through this journey, we celebrate the successes of playing advances and new instrument purchases while shouldering the burdens with those who struggle.
I am not sad this morning. I am thankful… for all of you.
Once more, a special thanks to @BanjoBen for providing a place where prayer request are not only “tolerated” but supported and encouraged.
There is power in the prayers of many…
Hey @anon8000755, I’m an atheist so I can’t offer you any prayers. But having quit (or being sacked from) jobs quite frequently in my life, I can just say this : the problem is not so much losing a job… The problem - for some people - is that it affects their view on life, dragging them into a negative state of mind.
Maintain a positive state of mind, and potential employers will appreciate that, improving your chances to get a new job substantially !
How to maintain a positive state of mind, is of course a very personal, subjective matter. I did it by believing in the motto that @Archie brought up : “As one door closes another door of opportunity opens”, but if you find it in prayers, hey who am I to deny the positive power of that ?
Cheer up, buddy, your next job will be a-ma-zing !
Thank you @Erwin1 ! I am positive that moving on will be an adventure and well… is the “ way” it is supposed to be.
In light of the topic, I appreciate your candor and message… when others may hav been tempted to sit back and say nothing… you chose a path to share your own support.
Hey @anon8000755, I see you are over 50, right ? I’m now almost 62, and I was hired in my (hopefully) last job 5 years ago, so when I was 57 ! And it’s the best job I ever had ! Keep your pride, and your energy, and people will love to hire you.
As far as religion is concerned : christian, muslim, buddhist or atheist, we are all HUMAN in the first place, aren’t we ?
Indeed, we are Sir!
Sorry to hear of this news. You and your family are in our prayers. I’m hoping there’s a great opportunity for you just around the corner!