Owen Posted October 1, 2010 Share #1 Posted October 1, 2010 As a couple of you may know, I was laid off my job Christmas week 2009. I have tried everything I could think of to find a job with almost zero luck. I worked a few weeks on an assembly line putting together electronics items for military hummers. Very hard work... very low pay... I just could not find anyone who was willing to hire a 55yr old, over qualified, over experienced, over eager medical imaging engineer. So I decided to make a go of it on my own. The opportunities were good, but the bureaucracy was greater. How do you float a 4 million dollar liability bond when you are unemployed? You don't. So that cut my opportunities by 90%. Still I managed to find enough work to keep my head above water. I had secured a contract to work for a local small service company that has kept the lights on and food on the table. Today that contract turned into a full time job with the company! It is far from the six figures I was making but will certainly turn into an adequate salary. With this will come medical insurance and the ability to allow my Navigator to retire. Just like so many others, it has been a hard 10-12 months. Finally, some breathing room... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mini-muffin Posted October 1, 2010 Share #2 Posted October 1, 2010 Congrat's hope things continue to improve for you. Margaret Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hipshot Posted October 1, 2010 Share #3 Posted October 1, 2010 GREAT NEWS! good things come to those who WORK! just jt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
utadventure Posted October 1, 2010 Share #4 Posted October 1, 2010 That's great news, glad it's working for you!! Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubber Posted October 1, 2010 Share #5 Posted October 1, 2010 Congrates to you Owen I know the pain I have been there and bought the T shirt. I can't express in words just how greatfull I was to get back to work after being off so long. God bless and God's speed. May you find all of what you are looking for. Bubber Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Posted October 1, 2010 Share #6 Posted October 1, 2010 Congrats! I used to be an Imaging Engineer myself. Personally, I got tired of traveling so much, when my kids were still young. Here's who I worked for. http://remedpar.com/ Again, congrats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted October 1, 2010 Share #7 Posted October 1, 2010 Congrats Owen! We will celebrate at Big Bend! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave77459 Posted October 1, 2010 Share #8 Posted October 1, 2010 Awesome news! You have been a good soul during this difficult time. I hope you can reap the karma you've sewn. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted October 1, 2010 Author Share #9 Posted October 1, 2010 Congrats! I used to be an Imaging Engineer myself. Personally, I got tired of traveling so much, when my kids were still young. Here's who I worked for. http://remedpar.com/ Again, congrats. Remedpar! I have purchased many items from them over the years. I also attended a CT service class there... its a small world! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krome rose Posted October 1, 2010 Share #10 Posted October 1, 2010 http://i824.photobucket.com/albums/zz162/SunnyblueVR/congratulations/acongrats1.gif Brandy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thom Posted October 1, 2010 Share #11 Posted October 1, 2010 :clap2: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kregerdoodle Posted October 2, 2010 Share #12 Posted October 2, 2010 Congrats Owen!!! Thats great news!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandpagak Posted October 2, 2010 Share #13 Posted October 2, 2010 congrats Owen!!!! never realized that you were 55 years old when you was here.. AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:thumbsup2: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted October 2, 2010 Author Share #14 Posted October 2, 2010 congrats Owen!!!! never realized that you were 55 years old when you was here.. AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:thumbsup2: Well I may not look it but I enlisted in the Air Force during Viet Nam... and I sometimes feel like I have aged 20yrs in the last year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Posted October 2, 2010 Share #15 Posted October 2, 2010 I left Remedpar in 1997. What year were you there? I probably fixed and tested some of those parts you bought, and then fixed your exchange parts too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squidley Posted October 2, 2010 Share #16 Posted October 2, 2010 Thats awesome news my friend! I know all about the not working thing. I may crab a a bit about the hours I'm putting in now, but I am grateful to be working and actually have a little money in the bank. All the best with the new position and to Margaret for being able to retire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponch Posted October 2, 2010 Share #17 Posted October 2, 2010 Good on ya O'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie Annie Posted October 2, 2010 Share #18 Posted October 2, 2010 That's magic, Owen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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