FIL Loses Job After 40 Years: Prayers Appreciated

[janetupnorth]

Well, my FIL got fired today after almost 40 years with this company...family-owned.

They cut his pay by 40% a few years ago and he still stuck it out...partially out of loyalty, partially because I don't think he knew what to do at his age - he's in his late 60's.

I e-mailed my MIL and they seem to be taking it o.k. but I know it is hard.

Please pray for peace and that they don't have a hassle with unemployment and that he can figure out what to do after this long of a time...not like you can go back to school very well...

 

[pampcheflisa]

prayers sent your way

 

[DessertDivaFL]

So sorry to hear this happened to you FIL. Almost 40 years with a company is very commendable these days. Praying for peace for the family!

 

[tlag1986]

Praying for them!!!! This is so sad after 40 years.

 

[raebates]

I'm so sorry. They'll be in my prayers.

 

[StacieB]

So sorry to hear this, prayers for the family.

 

[dianevill]

Sorry to hear this, Janet. I'll keep your family in prayer.

 

[byrd1956]

What a sad thing. It seems like this is happening all over. Praying for everyone in that situation.

 

[legacypc46]

So sorry to hear this Janet. They are in my thoughts and prayers.

 

[pampered.chris]

I hate to hear news like this. When you have an employee that is that dedicated to their job to just pull the rug out from under them is wrong. I will keep your in-laws in my thoughts and prayers.

One of my very close friends just lost her job that she has had for 21 years. She thought she was going in to find out what her raise would be and they instead told her that her position was being eliminated and could she leave at that moment? They would schedule a time for her to come and get her personal belongings after hours b/c they didn't want to deal with (and I quote) "the fanfare".

I feel so badly for everyone losing their jobs right now. I am grateful to have mine but am very overworked and stressed out by it.

Janet, I wish your in-laws the very best and hope that your FIL will find peace with his new-found freedom of time.

 

[PamperedDor]

Oh Janet - that is horrible - prayers and positive thoughts for him and the whole family -

 

[pampchefrhondab]

I'm so sorry to hear this Janet. It is so hard to lose your job, especially when you have been working somewhere that long. I know from experience, although I was only about half the years he had.

I will be praying for them.

 

[AnnieBee]

So sorry to hear this news Janet. That must just be devestating after all of those years, and it seems that guys in particular tend to feel that so much of their identity and self worth comes from being a provider and being valued at their place of employment...

I will pray for him, both for a new position, and just in handling this news.

 

[Crystal Patton]

Prayers sent upstairs!