I have suffered depression and demoralisation since the last BC election too. I noice many bloggers taking a break lately, posting less often. As our politicians go into an premature election cycle, I guess we’d better follow suit.

It’s GREAT to see you again! Here’s to a kickass year at sistersagesmusings!

So sad to hear about your Dad, it’s so aweful to lose your Dad, I know. Deepest sympathies.

Losing ones employment at middle age is tough. I know far too many workers here in BC in that position. It’s a blow financially some never recover from, which robs them of those crucial 5 best years for their CPP. It is also a huge blow to the self esteem, so I wish your partner all the best of luck in his efforts to re-establish. My best advice to you is be kind and supportive, he really will need that.

Glad to have you back.

As for your partner’s job loss after so many years, that really is a blow to your sense of well-being and economic confidence. I hope that service you link to and the career change training work out well. The current government would have us believe that we should be satisfied with a 2nd career as a Walmart greeter. An everlasting pox on the Harper Conservative house.

Take care and best wishes for a better 2014.

I am sorry that you lost your job, something I definitely don’t wish on anyone. I remember being unemployed at 41 and finding it difficult to find work.

My condolences on the passing of your father, we like to believe we are prepared but in the end we really aren’t

Here’s to getting back on the horse