My wife is in tears right now.

[Tobin S.]

Not because I lost my job, but because they were mean to me. It's a mean old world out there. If you find people who care about you, hang onto them. They are few and far between.

[In_The_Wind]

1. They did you wrong!

[Tobin S.]

3. Yeah, I'm not sad. I'm pissed off. My wife is sad.

She really doesn't get angry very often. She's very soft hearted and has enough empathy for ten people. I'm very fortunate that she is my wife. She keeps me sane.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

2. Hell, I would be too.

It IS a mean old world. At least some of the time.

And boy do I ever agree about holding onto the people who care about you! They are lifesavers.

[littlebit]

4. Yes they are.

I didn't realize how much easier my life was with my wife in it until after she passed away.

Sorry to hear about you losing your job. Hopefully you will be able to find an even better one soon.

[applegrove]

5. Vibes.

[elleng]

6. Yes it is, Tobin.

for you and Jen, from all of us.

[seabeyond]

7. I am sorry to hear this Tobin. I didn't know. I hope things look up soon.

Actually you found the higher good in the bad. That is special.

[ms liberty]

8. Oh no. So sorry, Tobin! n/t

[bigwillq]

9. I'm sorry they were mean to you.

You did not deserve that.

[mopinko]

10. well shit. one step forward, two steps back.

damn. best of luck finding an even better job my friend.

[Worried senior]

11. So sorry Tobin

I don't know what happened but I do know you were so happy and then this.

You've worked so hard at your other job, school and then finding another job only to have this happen. Take some time to decompress and figure out what you really want and need.

Very happy you have your wife by your side.

[The Second Stone]

12. You still have each other, and you are both so fortunate to have that

I wish you the best.

[rurallib]

13. no idea what happened - but best wishes Tobin!

Sometimes it is darkest before dawn.

[Xipe Totec]

14. The best thing that ever happened to me was getting fired

Sometimes it takes a push to get out of a miserable situation, and what comes after is generally far better. But we're always afraid of the unknown so we stick around and put up with crap we shouldn't have to.

Getting fired is liberating.