And... I just got my job back

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03-29-2013, 08:08 AM

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Geralt

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And... I just got my job back

This is actually funny, yesterday I wrote here about losing my job, my contract wouldn't be renewed on the 30th of April. Instead of giving myself an excuse to go on a bender and ruin 1,5 year of sobriety, I wrote a desperation e-mail to the main area manager, the team coach and the planner, explaining why they should keep me. And guess what, today I got an e-mail from my team coach that after talks with the area manager they decided to overturn the decision and renew my contract for one more year. Hoooray!!!!

I didn't sign anything yet, so it's not 100% but I might actually start believing in that higher power

03-29-2013, 08:10 AM

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Weasel1966

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Great news! That's the way to do it! All the way around. You handled the challenge, the response and the solution like a pro!

03-29-2013, 08:11 AM

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robgt350

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congrats to you

03-29-2013, 08:15 AM

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2granddaughters

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Originally Posted by Geralt

I didn't sign anything yet, so it's not 100% but I might actually start believing in that higher power

That's the way it starts... prayers under your breath and "coincidences" begin to happen.

All the best.

Bob R

03-29-2013, 08:20 AM

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ReadyAtLast

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That's great news,well done you

03-29-2013, 08:38 AM

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Mizzuno

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Bravo!!! This is great news today. I am so happy for you Geralt!

03-29-2013, 08:39 AM

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FeenixxRising

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Great news. Sometimes that one small step can reap great rewards.

03-29-2013, 08:44 AM

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That's wonderful!! I'm happy for you.

03-29-2013, 08:51 AM

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Sazzle

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Great news. You totally were in the driving seat of that situation.

S x

03-29-2013, 08:54 AM

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Dave42001

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This made my Friday!! Times are tough in the US too.. Glad you didn't pick up the drink!! Nice work!!

03-29-2013, 10:00 AM

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Stringbender

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Very wonderful news. Great job on the way you handled it.

03-29-2013, 10:02 AM

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Anna

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That's wonderful news, and you handled the situation perfectly.

03-29-2013, 10:08 AM

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ClearLight

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WoooHooo!

You got to stay sober AND get the job back. That's what I call a win/win.

03-29-2013, 10:36 AM

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Hanna

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Yay!
and good on you for having the confidence to write that email.

03-29-2013, 10:38 AM

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Huglets

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Excellent news Geralt!! So happy to hear it!

03-29-2013, 10:49 AM

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soberclover

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Taking right action and being sober always brings good results!

03-29-2013, 10:53 AM

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cleargoals

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Well done !! Congrats and be proud of yourself.

03-29-2013, 03:01 PM

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Dee74

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Thats a terrific outcome Geralt - congratulations!

03-29-2013, 03:06 PM

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Hevyn

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Very happy to hear this, Geralt. I'm sure you deserved that second chance.

03-29-2013, 03:19 PM

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SueQ

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Oh my gosh! You absolutely have me grinning ear to ear! That is really incredible, and not a coincidence. It's as simple as when we make good choices, good things happen. We are all a testament that the opposite is certainly true. Yeah, and the big guy upstairs has everything to do with it!

Thanks for sharing. It is incredibly motivating.

-Susie