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Prayers are the only help I can offer but you have them.
The first time I shot myself in the head...
Meniere's Sucks Big Time!!!
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Indeed they do! That's how I found myself in Afghanistan!  I think I'd prefer the oil fields to that!
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Prayers are the only help I can offer but you have them. They are no small matter my friend. I learned from a young age that nothing of significance happens in the Kingdom of God without prayer, so it's MUCH appreciated!
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You think you ain't... 
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I'm a big fan of the courtesy flush.
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HAJ, Wifeys a COO/CFO for a major health network and oversees about 25 big hospitals and untold community clinics in a multi state area, want me to have her take a look and see what may be available?
And God Luck ta Ya Bro.
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I don't have any great words of advice or job leads, just a few comments on toughing it out.
I chose to live and work in rural America and that worked great for me for about 27 years, then technology outpaced the industry I worked in, my rural technical Mecca got left in the dust.
I did the 13 month unemployment gig with 26 weeks of coverage. A guy can sure learn how to live cheap, and a good freezer helps.
I changed careers and am doing well financially today, it is just that my job absolutely sucks. I am, however, learning a much more portable skill than I had in the past. My son graduates from HS this year then I intend to test out that portability feature in an even more rural direction.
Look in to things for displaced workers wanting to continue their education.
Most of all, I just wanted to wish luck and strength to you and your family as you overcome this obstacle.
Have a good day man. In honor of personal freedom and the open squirrel season, I think I'll go put a hole through dinner's head.
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HAJ, Wifeys a COO/CFO for a major health network and oversees about 25 big hospitals and untold community clinics in a multi state area, want me to have her take a look and see what may be available?
And God Luck ta Ya Bro.
Gunner Ah man! That would be a tremendous help!
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Things are taking off again , but a lot of companies are reluctant to do full hires..
Consulting? don't spew the obama bs, the guys hurting, lies will not make it better.
Be Polite , Be Professional , but have a plan to kill everybody you meet
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Thanks Joe! 
"Our Constitution was made only for a moral and religious people. It is wholly inadequate to the government of any other." - John Adams
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Tough times don't last, But tough people do.
Stay strong,Keep the faith alive, be patient.
As long as you keep putting one foot in front of the other, you will get there,
I guarantee it.
You will find certain employers will prefer experience before a degree.
The College of Common Knowledge as been producing quality employees for a long time.
Ten years ago I had 4 kids in the House, I had to reinvent myself, at mid-age, in a declining economy.
It can/will be done, just stay confident in the interim.
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Honestly, I wouldn't know how to market myself for that... Start calling contacts. If they can't hook you up, ask if they know anyone who can.
I replace valve cover gaskets every 50K, if they don't need them sooner...
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HAJ, Wifeys a COO/CFO for a major health network and oversees about 25 big hospitals and untold community clinics in a multi state area, want me to have her take a look and see what may be available?
And God Luck ta Ya Bro.
Gunner Ah man! That would be a tremendous help! Say Bro, PM me your particulars and specialty areas and I'll pass 'em on to Wifey, she's OOT on business but will return to the farm on Friday evening.  Gunner
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mark, check text messages
Proudly representing oil companies, defense contractors, and firearms manufacturers since 1980. Because merchants of death need lawyers, too.
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nothing received yet my friend...
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Man, HAJ, I'm sorry to hear of this. May God be with and protect and bless you. Amen. Same here. Have faith my friend. You willing to relocate?
It is irrelevant what you think. What matters is the TRUTH.
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My situation really makes relocation difficult. Houses here don't sell well, and I'm elbow deep in a mortgage. Unless a company can help with relocation expenses and home sales, I just don't see how I can...
That said, I'm willing, if they are able.
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HAJ, I hope you get through this ok. Remember, there's always some poor devil who's got it worse.
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No kidding! I just saw the thread about the guy that may lose his home that he built due to a fire.... 
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The job I do now losses it's funding in 8 days.
I have a boy turning 13 and another turning 1 in the next two weeks.
I live in the most educated City in the Nation, and have no degree, but I do have a lot of experience.
I'm a Sr. System/Program Analyst at my current job.
If any of you know of a position of that sort, in Huntsville AL, please drop me a line.
I've submitted over 2 dozen resume's. No bites... 2 dozen is just a teeny tiny start! Send out 200 and then keep sending more! I sure know what your feeling! I was classified as an Electrical engineer 3 with GM (now Government Motors) lol Anyway I had no degree either but I was doing the work and doing it very well. They approached me for a position at GM until they found out I had no degree! SO I stayed with the job shop I was in (Modern Engineering)! I still designed the controls for the production lines we built aqnd supplied to them but for slightly less money than GM would have paid! Anyway, here's a link that might help ya some while ya pull out your hair searching for descent work! http://www.glassdoor.com/index.htm and another http://www.glassdoor.com/Salaries/senior-systems-analyst-programmer-salary-SRCH_KO0,33.htm Hope it helps some!
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Thanks MGB. The hard part is finding 200 positions that I qualify for. Everyone wants a BS. I've spent days on Glassdoor, Indeed, and Monster. Good places to look though!
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