Since being laid off in August, I’ve been repeatedly humbled and grateful for the range of support and assistance I have received. From the simple, yet thoughtful words of support and job search leads, to those who have opened doors with introductions to people and firms.
While this experience is not anything I would ever wish on anyone, the past two-plus months has been a fantastic learning experience in many ways. One way, as noted at the start, is how fortunate I am to have at least some level of connection — whether reading their blogs, IMs and emails, past working relationships, mutual friends, great friends or whatever –with a whole lot of thoughtful, caring and flat-out nice people.
Your efforts have reminded me that I must not forget to be outward focused — even though it’d be easy to become focused on my needs.
So, I’m taking advantage of my blog to say thank you to all of you, including good friends like the Siegs and Walkers, along with people like Aaron Newman, Amena Zeeshan, Brian Shaler, Captain Hops, David Binkowski, Greg Brooks, Ike Pigott, Jeremy Pepper, Kevin Dugan, Matt Braun, Mike Brice, Peter Shankman, Sherrilynne Starkie and Theresa Sheroian.
-Mike
Note that some people didn’t wish to be named. That’s fine, as I don’t want to adhere to that cliche that “no good deed goes unpunished.” If I’ve forgotten anyone or if you are not named, I am sincerely sorry and it does not diminish my genuine gratitude for you.
