I must leave my photography hobby behind ...

[ddt0725]

Hi all -


About an hour ago, I lost my job and I will need to put photography behind me and figure out what I am going to do.


First off, I would like to thank each and every one of you for all the advice, guidance, support and friendship you have shown me over the past year and a half. I never would have been able to learn so much anywhere else. Nor have I ever seen an online community so generous with their time, knowledge & support as this one! Every day I am in awe by your superior knowledge and skills!


Secondly, I would like to give everyone a heads up that ALL of my photography gear will be up for sale soon! My mind is in complete turmoil right now so I have not begun to go thru everything and set any prices but if you are looking for something that I may have, please feel free to shoot me a message so we can talk! I will be honest, I

[Steve U]

Holy crap, this sounds serious. I hope you take some time to assess what really is important Denise. You are an itelligent, caring, passionate woman and employers spot that quickly, so take heart and I hope something works out quickly in your favour.


All the best, my thoughts are with you.


Steve

[ddt0725]

Thank you to both of you! I wish I could make a living at this (that would be a dream) but my skills haven

[Gian Luca]

Denise I wish you to find a job immediately. I hope to read your message tomorrow with a good news.


Good luck

[HDNitehawk]

I wish I could make a living at this (that would be a dream) but my skills haven't quite made it that far!

I think you are underestimating your skills but I understand your sentiment. It is easy to get boxed in to what you do for a living and not be able to pursue what you would really want to do. All the hobbies I have had, they never had the ability to be turned in to a profession that would pay me as much as I make doing what I do. It would be real sweet if that opportunity would ever present it self.


When your Passion is your Profession...you will be successful.


Denise, I feel for you. Been in the same situation. I will just echo a few other peoples sediments, don't do anything rash. Let the shock and grief wear off then decide what to do. John (neuro's) advice about not being able to look for a job 100% of the time and having something to keep your spirits up, it is very good advice.


Best of Luck

[Kayaker72]

Denise,


I am very sorry to hear that you have lost your job. That is an absolutely horrible thing to have to go through. And, unfortunately, there is far too much of it happening in the last few years. I hope that you will be able to find another job as soon as possible.


Right now, I truly hope that you take some time and don

[freelanceshots]

Your photo contributions will be missed! Really sorry to hear about you job situation. Hopefully you can replace that old job with a better job.

[bouwy]

Hi Denise


Read the news. I understand that you are very upset and I sincerely hope that you will find something very soon.


Brant is correct in saying that you shouldn

[andnowimbroke]

I hate when bad things happen to good people:[

[Raid]

Denise


Excellent advise from Brant (Kayaker72).


You must be confident and keep positive, no employer wants a wimp.


Good Luck