thanks!

[back alley]

i have gotten a few comments posted on my classified ad and a few more sent by p.m., offering kind words of support and i just wanted to thank you guys in public.

as some of you might know, i have been out of work for a few months and have been taken by complete surprise at the difficulty in getting another job. i have never had a problem finding work, in fact, i have been sought after in the past. times change i guess, my contacts are mostly retired and my field has undergone a slow downsizing, fewer jobs and more youthful candidates looking to take them.

i am still hopeful that my next opportunity is just around the corner.

 

[Contarama]

Maybe someone is trying to tell you something sir...

 

[back alley]

Maybe someone is trying to tell you something sir...

like...?



.

 

[sienarot]

Yeah I saw your ad and got kinda bummed out. Hope you bounce back on your feet soon Joe.

If anything, you're just making room in your bag for Fuji's future releases 😉

 

[seakayaker1]

Good luck with your job search Joe.

 

[Keith]

Geez that is tough Joe ... I hope something comes through soon.

I had to sell gear a couple of years ago to survive and it didn't feel good!

 

[SausalitoDog]

Boy, sure wish you good luck in the job search, Joe.

I know this must be tough. Just hope it gets better soon.

Tom

 

[Rodchenko]

I've been there, Joe. Too many times. So I have much sympathy for you. Hope things improve for you soon.

 

[lynnb]

Good luck in the job market, Joe - I hope something to your liking turns up before too long!

Kind regards,

 

[StefanJozef]

I've always enjoyed your contributions here Joe. I hope you find something soon. Stefan

 

[OurManInTangier]

Joe, your threads about and enthusiasm for the X Pro1 were the instigator for me looking into and eventually getting one (and being exceptionally pleased with it too) so its a real shame to see your current circumstances cause you to put your gear up for sale.

Good luck in your search for employment, I hope you find something soon.

 

[helen.HH]

May ALL good Things come Speedily your Way...🙂

I am soooo Happy we had the Opportunity to Meet & Shoot...
I had a Grand Time aand am very Sorry to see You having some difficult Times.
Sending You Love & Good Will -xo- H

 

[daveleo]

Joe, you must hang in there mentally and emotionally.
Maybe think of other options besides the same kind of work.
Good luck with it.

 

[peppard]

Hi Joe: Sorry about your work troubles. I was in your situation a couple of years back (I am 64 years old), out of work for over a year, and I wasn’t feeling too good about myself, as work is so much part of a person life, identity, and self worth. I finally fund something acceptable in a completely different field, and while I had to take a huge pay cut, I don’t have too many responsibilities and therefore I am less stressed out. Once I am done and punched out, my work does not follow me at home, it stays right there. What a relief!Yes I have to be live with less, but overall my life is more enjoyable.[/COLOR]
Best wishes in every sense of the word.[/COLOR]
Giorgio[/COLOR]

 

[Al Patterson]

i have gotten a few comments posted on my classified ad and a few more sent by p.m., offering kind words of support and i just wanted to thank you guys in public.

as some of you might know, i have been out of work for a few months and have been taken by complete surprise at the difficulty in getting another job. i have never had a problem finding work, in fact, i have been sought after in the past. times change i guess, my contacts are mostly retired and my field has undergone a slow downsizing, fewer jobs and more youthful candidates looking to take them.

i am still hopeful that my next opportunity is just around the corner.

Joe, I was out of work for three years. I did get some low paid stuff,but when you are over 50, it isn't like when one was looking at 30...

Don't quit looking, somewhere there is a job for you.

 

[helen.HH]

Well i think its a Perfect Time
For the RFf community to support & give Thanks
To. A Dear Friend & long standing Moderator

Simon / 'Our Man in Tangiers'
Has suggested putting a Fund together
That we may ALL have the Opportunity to give back & help Joe
Keep some of his Beloved Gear

Well what Do You say...Please lets make it Happen. 😉

 

[peppard]

Helen: Count me in.
Giorgio

 

[gilpen123]

Well deserved Helen, I'm in. Maybe PM us Joe's paypal address. Just consider this us our appreciation of the wonderful job Joe has done at RFF. I may be able to share something.

 

[Gid]

Just let me know the details.

 

[FrankS]

Best wishes Joe!