tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post9076256311057418710..comments2024-03-28T02:14:52.220-07:00Comments on Shut Up + Run: Times are ToughShutUpandRunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06145904735605609951noreply@blogger.comBlogger114125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-71834061515335604182016-02-07T02:11:57.366-07:002016-02-07T02:11:57.366-07:00Thank you for sharing this thought provoking post
...Thank you for sharing this thought provoking post<br />obat aborsi cytotechttp://www.jualobataborsiherbal.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-22774278674234765532012-09-24T17:01:03.427-07:002012-09-24T17:01:03.427-07:00I came back to this post today for comfort...I rem...I came back to this post today for comfort...I remembered you posted this....today it is my turn to be in this situation. I came home from picking the kids from school and Bill's car was in the drive way. I knew something was not right. He lost his job today and I am in a state of shock. I am scared and worried. I want to thank you for sharing this post almost one year ago. Bet you did not think it would still connect with a reader after all this time...Carolinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01784257254057007640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-23370370817069465802011-11-10T08:14:37.027-07:002011-11-10T08:14:37.027-07:00Hang in there...sending good thoughts your way. M...Hang in there...sending good thoughts your way. My husband and I went through this a couple of years ago. He as out of work for almost 2 years and was so depressed. The money part is obviously hard but keeping positive is tough as well. Sound slike you all have a great support system in each other. Try to keep positive, things have a way of coming together and working out. Rick ended up getting a job through a friend in an industry that he would have never thought of before and absolutely loves it. P.S. LOVE the vending machine!Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13254493351463617215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-56961653440503810472011-11-06T06:12:02.462-07:002011-11-06T06:12:02.462-07:00As the 111th commenter, I doubt I can think of any...As the 111th commenter, I doubt I can think of anything new to say, but sending my condolences your way. It sounds like you've got a brilliant attitude. Just remember to take care of yourself as well - it's hard to maintain a brave face. Get out into the woods and yell it out when you need to. <br /><br />xxBeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17423189176827469647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-86500026336961988262011-11-05T17:13:50.546-07:002011-11-05T17:13:50.546-07:00I had no idea, I'm so sorry. It's wonderf...I had no idea, I'm so sorry. It's wonderful that you've been able to enjoy family moments, but I pray you have peace of mind soon.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-25693525194904754142011-11-03T14:39:46.724-07:002011-11-03T14:39:46.724-07:00I am behind in commenting but not reading. I have ...I am behind in commenting but not reading. I have read this post the day you posted and it and you have been on my mind. Now do you need a 109th comment on this? I dont know? From a stranger? This summer I wrote a bit about our family situation over at my blog, I dont think you follow me so in short, my husband still does have a job but it is INSANE. Since June 8 he has had 3 weekends off. He has worked on july 4th and labor day and he will work on Thanksgiving. He has worked about 18 hrs a day sometimes over 20. I am always worried that he will fall asleep driving his car on the fway. He comes home to sleep and change and oh yes take a shower. We have 2 kids who are 5 and 7 and dont understand why their dad is never available for them. He got sick twice so far, his body just gave up on this crazy schedule. He is 44 and out of shape, it was not a shock to me that he got sick. All this to say that to me Quality of life has a price and yes he does have a job but it is costing us our family life and also our marriage. he does not get paid for any overtime, any weekend or holiday. reading your post made me think a lot about life and how short it is and that maybe it is time to make a huge change even if it is scary. I wish you all the best and I hope that Ken finds something that will keep you all HAPPY. that is important.Carolinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01784257254057007640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-58539749957846799492011-11-02T18:49:57.863-07:002011-11-02T18:49:57.863-07:00yeah...I know it and I live it. We live in an affl...yeah...I know it and I live it. We live in an affluent area where our situation is an exception rather than the rule, so none of our friends are in the same boat at all, which means I don't talk about it at all...anyway, I understand and I am sorry about all the stress. It's not fun.Elizabethnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-67129934812032251752011-11-02T15:39:39.638-07:002011-11-02T15:39:39.638-07:00I jsut wanted to say as afellow Colorado Runner th...I jsut wanted to say as afellow Colorado Runner that your blog is great and I love to read what you have to say. <br /><br />On another note I wanted to tell you I can understand where you are comming from I lost my job and was unemployed for a year and a half. The stress that you go through can bring you and your family closer. I hope that you can find something soon.Tiffanyhttp://www.irun-4-mom.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-75522542091249306802011-11-02T12:31:27.714-07:002011-11-02T12:31:27.714-07:00Very sorry to hear about the struggles. That sound...Very sorry to hear about the struggles. That sounds like a pretty tough situation. If you want to pack up and leave your nature paradise, we have IT openings here that we can't fill. I'm guessing you guys would rather get night jobs at McDonald's than move to KS though :)Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13190658685122861111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-45623630616883015212011-11-01T21:03:31.626-07:002011-11-01T21:03:31.626-07:00There are many things I could say but it seems mos...There are many things I could say but it seems most people have already said it. So, I will just say that I love your blog. Thanks for your sincerity, inspiration, humor and just being real. The honesty in this post is what makes you human - and a beautiful one you are.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01177646384258349915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-80637274183198025312011-11-01T13:01:49.242-07:002011-11-01T13:01:49.242-07:00I'm in a similar situation, my husband lost hi...I'm in a similar situation, my husband lost his job last January. The positive side is we've been able to run together during the week! Although finances are very stressful, like you, I feel that our family & marriage is stronger than ever. My hubby finally landed a new gig last Friday! Although we're relieved, I'm a little sad to lose my running partner! Hang in there, a new chapter will open for you guys!JudyGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13697697912672098917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-43734528952734556882011-11-01T12:12:45.007-07:002011-11-01T12:12:45.007-07:00Sorry to hear this. Keeping fingers crossed you an...Sorry to hear this. Keeping fingers crossed you and Ken will both find the perfect job(s). Hang in there!ultrarunnergirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12509015436909032553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-62969510557643597782011-11-01T12:04:33.766-07:002011-11-01T12:04:33.766-07:00It WILL definitely work out, and when it does, you...It WILL definitely work out, and when it does, you'll look back on these months and think "all that worrying for nothing. all that time to do what we wanted to, and it was so much 'fun'!" :) I can say this because we've been through this process TWICE in the past year. It's part of what brought us back to DC, and we just got another dose of sweet relief yesterday. <br /><br />All energy in thoughts/prayers/mediation/miles/whatever - being sent your way! You'll all figure out what works best, and go from there.Heather @ Dietitian on the Runhttp://dietitianontherun.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-43629686725629076742011-11-01T08:52:35.381-07:002011-11-01T08:52:35.381-07:00My husband was laid off 3 years ago, two weeks bef...My husband was laid off 3 years ago, two weeks before Christmas and 3 months before our second son was due. I was FREEKING out! He always taught martial arts on the side but we never used the money to live on. Now we had to. We took my oldest out of daycare and he looked for a job while taking care of our son. However, there was nothing out there that paid what he was making. When my youngest was born it was like an 8 week family vacation. This was really good for us. Then I went back to work and he stayed home with our boys. He grew his martial arts business. Now he has his own studio. Him being laid off forced me to grow and aspire to be better. I got a great new job with much better pay. My husband is a stay at home dad and the karate studio is doing better than ever. It hasn’t been easy and it still isn’t easy with our schedules, but sometimes these forced changes are blessings in disguise. Hang in there! With your attitude and determination, you guys will pull through!Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09368783858105768085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-35382088104932975442011-11-01T07:52:17.918-07:002011-11-01T07:52:17.918-07:00Thinking of you and your beautiful family Beth.
...Thinking of you and your beautiful family Beth. <br /><br />Hang in there and keep up your chin up. Times are tough, but you have the support of your wonderful family and friends. <br /><br />Take care my friend. :)Tarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08824035353538721352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-74375747890942099582011-11-01T06:35:08.102-07:002011-11-01T06:35:08.102-07:00I am sending good thoughts during this stressful t...I am sending good thoughts during this stressful time, even though he lost his job, the added time to the family is pricelessBig Daddy Dieselhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07868041775049514011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-33720715510579655952011-10-31T19:06:46.993-07:002011-10-31T19:06:46.993-07:00My husband lost his job in August of 2010. He was ...My husband lost his job in August of 2010. He was a teacher and the wonderful school district he worked for waited until the week before classes started to tell him they weren't hiring him back. He had been looking all summer anyway for a new teaching position but here were none. <br /><br />Fortunately, he did get a part-time job at a library. It wasn't fantastic pay and we really had to cut back. I also began picking up more shifts at work. I know he felt bad for not being able to find a full time job and I felt guilty for going to to a pricey school for my MSW. My student loan payment isn't much less than our mortgage. After 13 months his library experience paid off and he now has a full time position as the circulation manager at a new library (right across the street from our house!). However, even counting the gas/car maintenance savings this new salary is nowhere near his previous. But he is happy and has no plans to return to teaching. As a SWer and a teacher we were never using cash as toilet paper, but through all of this we learned we don't need as much of it as we thought to still be happy. <br /><br />I will be thinking about you. I know you are worried and have the "what ifs," but your overall positive attitude will work to benefit you and your family. In the end I believe everything will work out well.Midwest Milerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00576569812562590716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-25220331441113389602011-10-31T17:27:14.584-07:002011-10-31T17:27:14.584-07:00Lots of good thoughts heading your way. I know it...Lots of good thoughts heading your way. I know it is stressful, I am losing my job this year - I have some lead time at least, but in April, I will have zero cash coming in and it is such a scary, helpless feeling. <br /><br />Hugs...Caratunk Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00042653100322091843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-68175048223719483142011-10-31T15:09:06.535-07:002011-10-31T15:09:06.535-07:00It is such a hard time for so many families, you g...It is such a hard time for so many families, you guys seem to be making the best out of it. Hoping all the best for you guys!Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08498380171773390533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-55576571941516426002011-10-31T14:13:53.815-07:002011-10-31T14:13:53.815-07:00You and your family are in my thoughts. It is har...You and your family are in my thoughts. It is hard out there! I just started a new job after a YEAR of being unemployed after the company I worked for closed their doors. I'm educated and experienced, but it was hard to even get a call back or an interview. Tell Ken to hang in there and be positive. If I hadn't had so much time off, I would have never trained for my first half marathon back in June! :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00621284662320242676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-84730845814229434162011-10-31T13:42:27.183-07:002011-10-31T13:42:27.183-07:00I have lived what Ken is going through. It is a t...I have lived what Ken is going through. It is a tough deal; I am sure that his mind weighs heavy. Sending good thoughts and prayers to you guys. <br /><br />You did mention the positives -- believe me -- the kids will remember such times and how the family responded to them. Peace and Godspeed.C2Iowahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01711134194954222576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-55182393286454892242011-10-31T13:42:26.214-07:002011-10-31T13:42:26.214-07:00I have lived what Ken is going through. It is a t...I have lived what Ken is going through. It is a tough deal; I am sure that his mind weighs heavy. Sending good thoughts and prayers to you guys. <br /><br />You did mention the positives -- believe me -- the kids will remember such times and how the family responded to them. Peace and Godspeed.C2Iowahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01711134194954222576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-91844329053539319762011-10-31T12:53:14.495-07:002011-10-31T12:53:14.495-07:00I totally know where you're coming from. When ...I totally know where you're coming from. When my 5yr old was diagnosed with leukemia in Jan., my husband had to leave his job to care for her - she needed someone home full time. Then I got a pay cut. Our income dropped by 2/3rds. It's definitely tough, but... I don't know that I've ever been more grateful for the things in our life than I am now.<br /><br />Stuff sucks, sometimes. YOu can let it suck you down, too, or you can take it for what it is, and move on... y'know? You know. <br /><br />Best of luck in the job hunts.giraffyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06643989887305414709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-86863095263130202602011-10-31T12:44:46.847-07:002011-10-31T12:44:46.847-07:00we are feeling the financial wall as well - my hub...we are feeling the financial wall as well - my hub is a contractor and self employment these days is super hard - especially in the housing industry & Texas. Our big splurges are the run events and we really feel they are something that is necessary and not necessarily a splurge. I feel guilty buying new arm warmers, or even new running shoes and for christmas this year, we are only buying for our kids and no one else. It will be a different year for us but we are hoping that the memories of sacrifice and just hanging together will make up for the materialism we will not have. I finally even broke the news to my mom that the house would be not be done with the remodel when she comes (much to her chagrin) because it was more important for our kids to have clothes instead of our house. <br />Hang in there - we are all making sacrifices and feeling the pinch of financial insecurity. We just let our healthcare go the other day because we simply can't afford it - but at least we have a roof over our head and food in our mouths and a good run always makes me feel better! Love ya Beth!!Tiny Dangerous Onehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14971507622206156627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-8865568031459663202011-10-31T12:37:58.564-07:002011-10-31T12:37:58.564-07:00Ugh, sending you good vibes for Ken to find his ni...Ugh, sending you good vibes for Ken to find his niche.<br /><br />I'm sure I'm not the first to liken this type of situation to running....much like a marathon or triathlon or any other challenge, when you guys emerge on the other side (and I have no doubt you will), you'll be stronger for it.<br /><br />Thanks for always being real - even with the hard stuff. Take care.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09956724450988998624noreply@blogger.com