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What a surprise I got today!

dhynes

Published on June 25, 2013

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I was terminated from my job today. I worked this job for 8 years and almost 5 months. I'm 60 years old, essentially a single parent raising an 8 year old grandchild, and will have two more paychecks coming. So when I got the news today and left work immediately since I'm on admin leave for the rest of this week, I felt a bit anxious. But I made myself think beyond the fear and realize that I have the means to create an online income. And whaddaya know? Now I've got more time to concentrate my efforts. So although I'm concerned about COBRA payments and paying rent, etc., I am looking ahead, not behind me, and I'm confident that I will succeed. I may have to work some temp jobs or a couple of part time jobs to keep us afloat until my online activities start generating income. But I'm going to stay focused and move ahead.
Every day is a new day with new opportunities awaiting me.

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