tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21301089.post3641863809780142742..comments2024-03-18T09:53:12.654-04:00Comments on MotherReader: Losing My Job and the Lump in My ThroatMotherReaderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11274509991340797264noreply@blogger.comBlogger45125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21301089.post-1709657636377299412009-07-19T13:35:53.808-04:002009-07-19T13:35:53.808-04:00I got such a vision of your library and of what se...I got such a vision of your library and of what seems like a dream job as I read this post (new to blog and catching up). You're so right about other doors opening, but that doesn't make grieving a genuine loss less hard. Sending you good wishes...Siemenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10602772195242758603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21301089.post-63507325208256028362009-07-16T17:21:57.017-04:002009-07-16T17:21:57.017-04:00As someone in the same position (that of having no...As someone in the same position (that of having no position), I understand the lump in the throat. I got word that my job was being eliminated the same week that my first picture book was published -- that bit of uplift has helped tremendously. Thanks for writing about your feelings, and good luck to us all.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00258344359194150702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21301089.post-4390528150317965472009-07-13T04:23:11.644-04:002009-07-13T04:23:11.644-04:00So sorry to hear this, Pam. I've been away fo...So sorry to hear this, Pam. I've been away for a while, so read your (beautifully written, as always!) blissful beach break post first. Good things coming about through bad things has been on my mind lately, as I was helping my sweetie write an acceptance speech for a really significant award, and he talked about the disappointment he'd had back when doing graduate work and wasn't able to work on the subject matter then. Not that you'll have that long to wait for the good to come of this, of course!<br /><br />More than ever wishing there was some way to swing attending the conference!Lady S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15082805324614635011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21301089.post-25136168948782985462009-07-08T18:59:23.766-04:002009-07-08T18:59:23.766-04:00Sending you lots of good thoughts. I hope your nex...Sending you lots of good thoughts. I hope your next job is worthy of your knowledge and time, and appreciative of your dedication. I send you the best of luck as you go on the job hunt.Little Willowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17058463472836988047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21301089.post-87935146963092272052009-07-08T12:59:03.302-04:002009-07-08T12:59:03.302-04:00Isn't it amazing, the number of us who have sh...Isn't it amazing, the number of us who have shared this kind of experience?<br /><br />You are now on your way to the next great thing -- and just being there for your kids is ONE a great thing.Camillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10422449200792287901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21301089.post-57007763923450114572009-07-07T10:00:52.129-04:002009-07-07T10:00:52.129-04:00Pam, your future is so bright I need to put on my ...Pam, your future is so bright I need to put on my shades to consider it. Staying with you through the loss and waiting eagerly for the gains.mbpbookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16081024119047826077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21301089.post-68651172212801326972009-07-07T02:09:50.713-04:002009-07-07T02:09:50.713-04:00Pam, you are a wonderful writer, sharing your feel...Pam, you are a wonderful writer, sharing your feelings so fully through your words. I know just how you feel about having to leave a position you love. I hope your week at the beach is full of both quiet time and laughter with your family. I'm new to the Kidlit community this year, and it's truly an amazing community. I love your leadership. Good luck and thank you - Mary AnnMary Ann Scheuerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09592162867997740561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21301089.post-64397812476210408292009-07-06T19:20:35.644-04:002009-07-06T19:20:35.644-04:00Pam, good luck to you! I hope you find that place...Pam, good luck to you! I hope you find that place where you are more comfortable with where you are professionally. It will be a change to be sure but you're entering into it with just the right amount of trepidation and enthusiasm. <br /><br />I'd love to participate in the KidLit Conference and seeing as though I'm in DC I should be able to swing the day. Marking it on my calendar. :)<br /><br />Good luck to you!Michellehttp://www.galleysmith.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21301089.post-63087412185860459212009-07-06T12:17:32.935-04:002009-07-06T12:17:32.935-04:00Criminy - every time I turn off my Google Reader, ...Criminy - every time I turn off my Google Reader, I miss something I wish I hadn't missed. I echo the support and empathy in the earlier comments, Pam. No fun, even when you know it's not the end of the world. To help keep you busy, I promise to come up with a whole slew of logistical issues and really bad ideas you'll have to sort out in regards to the Conference! And if you need any further help, just ask :-)Greg Pincushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00449684160718426340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21301089.post-12205149855451793352009-07-05T21:09:38.603-04:002009-07-05T21:09:38.603-04:00Pam, SO sorry about the sad parts of this, but I&#...Pam, SO sorry about the sad parts of this, but I'm happy for the opportunities you'll now have time for.<br /><br />Good luck in all things! You'll be coming out on top--you'll see.Robin Brandehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07971393580756079934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21301089.post-25839896394551444432009-07-05T12:17:31.845-04:002009-07-05T12:17:31.845-04:00Pam, my heart goes out to you. Was it just yesterd...Pam, my heart goes out to you. Was it just yesterday that we were at Multnomah Falls and you talked about this happening? I am hoping to make it to DC. Please feel free to call or email about the conference.<br />Enjoy the shore and your time.jonehttp://maclibrary.edublogs.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21301089.post-25500000176087940042009-07-05T11:35:19.159-04:002009-07-05T11:35:19.159-04:00That's rough. I know what you mean about ident...That's rough. I know what you mean about identifying yourself through your job - I felt completely adrift after we moved and I had to temp for a year. It wasn't horrible, and I was grateful for the money and the people I met, but it just wasn't <em>me</em>. But Pam, you've got so much goodness going on, what with the conference and PBS and your awesome family. You're going to be just fine, I know it.<br /><br />(My word verification is "reepoly." Do you have some special setting that makes up awesome non-words-that-should-be-real-words?)eishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11309571088586091875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21301089.post-24955720975049675752009-07-05T08:38:13.906-04:002009-07-05T08:38:13.906-04:00Aw, man. Im so sorry. Big, big hugs to you.Aw, man. Im so sorry. Big, big hugs to you.Jules at 7-Imphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14439756778611468303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21301089.post-54683582362691263012009-07-04T19:13:08.922-04:002009-07-04T19:13:08.922-04:00Well, Pam, what everybody else said. Plus, you'...Well, Pam, what everybody else said. Plus, you're smart to be focusing on all the irons you have in the fire. Maybe losing a job is like surgery--at some point in the recovery you notice that you're not in anywhere near as much pain as you were in the day before. Hope that's the case.Gail Gauthierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01673131515563387968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21301089.post-25613854561795858802009-07-04T15:09:40.460-04:002009-07-04T15:09:40.460-04:00I'm sending waves of empathy your way, MotherR...I'm sending waves of empathy your way, MotherReader. Like Web, I left voluntarily when things were good and it seemed that I'd be able to return when I was ready. Years later, my daughter is older and there's no job to return to.<br /><br />Good wishes for great things to come...Saints and Spinnershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08532215042953620628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21301089.post-45570881583636195842009-07-04T13:33:05.109-04:002009-07-04T13:33:05.109-04:00This is my first time on your site, but boy do I u...This is my first time on your site, but boy do I understand that lump in your throat. I just lost my position in March as a high school librarian, and June 19 was my last day at the job I loved! It was the first time ever in my professional life that I have loved my job. I've taught for many years, and I finally landed where I belonged. Due to all kinds of financial reasons, my district decided to cut our ranks in half. With 15 years of seniority, I didn't make the cut! Ouch. I am just now not bursting out in tears when I consider going to the position they placed me in. It's a job and I don't want to sound ungrateful, but it isn't what I love. All the well meaning comments from people don't really help. I felt like there was someone else out there that felt my pain. I am on the west coast and can't afford to attend the conference, but I enjoyed reading your blog. I'll be back.<br /> Lost Librarian in Washington StateAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21301089.post-14101482237738894412009-07-03T23:28:37.580-04:002009-07-03T23:28:37.580-04:00MR:
I send a very large hug to you tonight.
I do...MR:<br /><br />I send a very large hug to you tonight.<br /><br />I do know how it feels to leave the library - perhaps forever. <br /><br />Know that you made a huge difference in many lives there - but that you continue to do so here and in every other sphere of your life.<br /><br />ZG @ LodestarZGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03711225032358439315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21301089.post-57156739983117824782009-07-03T22:41:31.436-04:002009-07-03T22:41:31.436-04:00Pam I am so sorry to hear about your loss. It doe...Pam I am so sorry to hear about your loss. It doesn't matter if you know it is coming it is always a let down. Somewhere deep inside you keep hoping it will change. Take time at the beach to saturate yourself with all things relaxing. I know there is something better waiting for you. You are destined to do great things. You already do as you have proved with your blog. Good luck and I'll be praying for you.Sandra Stileshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05028361723666419462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21301089.post-75384426678894531092009-07-03T18:13:59.941-04:002009-07-03T18:13:59.941-04:00Hugs to you Pam. I hope you are enjoying your time...Hugs to you Pam. I hope you are enjoying your time at the beach. Endings are sad but the beach is the right place to go through it. I just know you will be breaking new territory when you get back, and new adventures await.Andromeda Jazmonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12355192738014962965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21301089.post-69141508382591714852009-07-03T11:46:14.003-04:002009-07-03T11:46:14.003-04:00i'm sorry to hear about your job. Crossing my ...i'm sorry to hear about your job. Crossing my fingers that something even better comes along for you.Grace Linhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18129288262225671104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21301089.post-8347585086829205382009-07-02T18:44:13.434-04:002009-07-02T18:44:13.434-04:00Pam,I so wish there was an opening in Fauquier, ev...Pam,I so wish there was an opening in Fauquier, even though that's probably too far for you. This stinks. I am so sorry.Jennifer Schultzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04612115213309097823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21301089.post-41487973304236113922009-07-02T17:03:17.356-04:002009-07-02T17:03:17.356-04:00Pam, I am so sorry to hear this. I know you will ...Pam, I am so sorry to hear this. I know you will land on your feet, you have so much going for you! But as everyone else has said, make sure you take care of yourself first for awhile. Huge hugs!Tashahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12808701582504544509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21301089.post-37981957234194212332009-07-02T16:46:46.517-04:002009-07-02T16:46:46.517-04:00Pam,
I'm sorry to hear about your job. No matt...Pam,<br />I'm sorry to hear about your job. No matter what the circumstances, it always hurts to leave something behind. Is volunteering an option?<br /><br />No matter what you are still able to share your love of reading and influence children's lives. Have a wonderful and relaxing time at the beach with your family!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21301089.post-35357863429956499062009-07-02T16:25:55.775-04:002009-07-02T16:25:55.775-04:00How horrid!
Finding a job that is the right fit is...How horrid!<br />Finding a job that is the right fit is so hard. And to lose it now... these are scary times.<br /><br />God knows what is going on with my library system (labor negotiations continue) and I haven't had the strength to blog about it yet, myself.<br /><br />Thanks for sharing with us. And, not sure how comforting words from a stranger will be, but having been laid off a time or two myself, I have found that it's always led to better things and opportunities that I wouldn't have considered otherwise.Madigan Mirzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03298558705488237857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21301089.post-69215094994799970572009-07-02T11:32:56.353-04:002009-07-02T11:32:56.353-04:00So sorry to hear about your job. You are my all-t...So sorry to hear about your job. You are my all-time favorite blogger (I stalk you in a nice way). Nina Lindsey recommended your blog to me when she was chair of the Newbery Committee and I have been reading it ever since. Ohio Libraries are going through a tremendously scary time right now so my thoughts are with you. Take care of yourself and your family.Patnoreply@blogger.com