[Magdalen] Prayers requested for impending layoffs

[Marion Thompson]

Tough times.  I'm glad you're safe, but feel so sorry for those who 
weren't.  Tough times ahead for them.

Marion, a pilgrim
On 10/13/2014 2:23 PM, Scott Knitter wrote:
> Thank you. We lost four out of eighteen. Tearful announcement by our
> manager. I guess they've got two weeks to find another position in the
> company if there is one. Some sort of severance.
>
> The rest of us needn't worry about layoffs at least for another year, I guess.
>
> Lord, have mercy. Comfort and strength to those facing transition to
> something else.
>
> On Mon, Oct 13, 2014 at 1:19 PM, Susan Hagen <susanvhagen at gmail.com> wrote:
>> I've been through it Scott and know how miserable it is for everyone.
>> Prayers for those who go and prayers for those who have to pick up the
>> pieces.
>> Susan
>>
>> On Mon, Oct 13, 2014 at 1:02 PM, Scott Knitter <scottknitter at gmail.com> wrote:
>>> We've got a mandatory meeting in an hour (1pm Central US) wherein
>>> we'll find out who in our group is being laid off. The HP layoff wave
>>> is coming through. At least it means we don't have to fear that again
>>> for a while, but it's horrible for those losing their jobs. I've been
>>> reassured and am not too worried for myself, although nothing is
>>> guaranteed for anyone in at-will employment.
>>>
>>> I'd appreciate prayers for us and especially those who will be losing
>>> their jobs. Hope it's not many, and by a miracle, none. Lord, have
>>> mercy.
>>>
>>> --
>>> Scott R. Knitter
>>> Edgewater, Chicago, Illinois USA
>>
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>> --
>> Before enlightenment pay bills, do laundry.  After enlightenment pay
>> bills, do laundry.
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