Asking for Help.
On Friday something really scary happened.
My Dad was let go from his job. He’d been there for 4 years. He was a model employee. It was a complete shock, as a matter of fact, we are all still in shock.
I am sharing this with you because I am asking for help. I am asking each of you to lend me 2 minutes of your time to look over his resume, and if you know of a lead that he might pursue, to let me know. I don’t often ask for things, but for my Dad, I have to make an exception. See I feel like part of this could be my fault.
Four and half years ago my Mom & Dad were living in Georgia. My father had just been downsized from his job and was in the process of looking for another. At the same time this was happening, I was pregnant with the B-Man.
It was at this time that I began talking to my parents about moving to Cincinnati to be closer to us and the boys. I thought it was fate that Dad was looking for work right at the time when our family was growing. What better time to relocate right? My parents agreed and moved to Cincinnati. Unfortunately with the job market the way it was, my father ended up having to take a job at a warehouse in Florence. This is the job that let him go on Friday.
So how is it my fault that he’s in this position?
Well little did I know that when I was working to convince my parents to move to Cincinnati, my Dad was considering a job he’d been offered by the company that had just let him go, in upstate New York. A job in his field. A job that would let him use his expertise.
And he turned it down to come to Cincinnati.
Who knows. If he would have taken that job, he might still be there today and not dealing with being unemployed again.
So this is why I am asking for help. If you even have just one minute today to look at his resume, I would appreciate it. You never know what might come to mind. Perhaps you know someone who could help him? Perhaps you saw/heard about a job that might fit his skill set?
Here is a link to his resume on Google Docs.
To all of you who have offered your thoughts and prayers to my Dad and our family, I cannot thank you enough. It means more to me than I can convey in words.
Shannan
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I'm Shannan. I'm a Mom, wife, career gal & technology geek from Cincinnati, Ohio. The lone woman in a house full of men, I blog about life in Cincinnati, my family and things of interest to me as a wife, mother, woman and tech junkie. 
2.1.10 at 11:19 am
Mike Boehmer comments:
Sorry to hear about your dad’s layoff. I’ll definitely keep him in mind. Here’s a Web site that might help: https://ohiomeansjobs.com/omj/
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2.1.10 at 11:44 am
Lu comments:
I am lifting your dad and family up in prayer. This is a challenging time for so many when it comes to employment. I will look at the resume and see if I can not pass some names on to you to share with him. I know a few HR directors who have contacts.
2.1.10 at 11:46 am
Rose Vanden Eynden comments:
I’m sorry to hear about your dad. I will send him some good energy and prayers that he find the perfect job in his field very, very soon. I know what it’s like to be shocked–when my husband lost his job last May, I was completely blindsided. My husband is a great employee, and I just couldn’t understand it.
But Shannan, please remember this: your dad loves you and your family. If he’d wanted something different, he wouldn’t have moved to the Cincinnati area to be near you. Don’t feel guilty. He WILL find something in this area that is better suited to him, and it will be better for you all.
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2.1.10 at 12:16 pm
Sheila Roth comments:
Shannan,
I am sorry to hear about your dad. I understand how difficult this situation is. You and I have met before through the NKY Chamber PR Committee, and I work for the one-stop job center in Hamilton County. I looked at your dad’s resume and think it looks great. My only suggestion would be for him to consider taking off the work history that preceeds 1992. Employers generally only need to see the most recent 10 years of work history; anything else would not be a crucial element and would only serve to give away his age. I will keep my eye out for good job leads for him. He’s got a good skill set.
2.1.10 at 12:47 pm
sharon strubbe comments:
Shannan,
The Census is hiring – they had a big ad in the Sunday Enquirer. People w/a variety of backgrounds have been hired; they had a long piece on it on TV a couple of weeks back.
Sharon
2.2.10 at 11:55 am
Amy in OHio comments:
Oh Shannan, this breaks my heart. I bet if you asked your Mom and Dad about the move, they wouldn’t trade the last four years with the kids for any job!
I just keep telling myself that everything happens for a reason and unfortunately, God is on HIS timeline when it comes to letting us know the reason.
But this too shall pass…love you and you are in my prayers.
2.2.10 at 12:19 pm
Katie@DomesticDebacle comments:
I am so sorry to hear this. I wish there were something I could do. Until then, I’ll be keeping him in my prayers.
2.2.10 at 2:56 pm
Candace Silvasy comments:
Shannan I am so sorry to hear this – this economy is rotten! I will keep my eyes and ears open – I’ll send some good vibes ya’ll’s way. He will find a better job!
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2.2.10 at 9:16 pm
Domestic Extraordinaire comments:
Shannan, it does stink that he lost his job, but I agree with Amy, I am sure that he wouldn’t give up these last four years with the kids for anything.
If I hear of anything I will let you know ((hugs))
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2.7.10 at 6:45 pm
Amie comments:
oh it isn’t your fault! He has had invaluable time to spend with you and the boys. he will find work again, and in the meantime he has family to support him. everything happens for a reason and one door closes another opens.