I'm so sorry.

Oh I'm so sorry to hear this EP. Sending good vibes to your Dad!

I once made my Dad cry. Never again.

I'm sorry to hear this! My landlord is a contractor and I've heard a great deal from him about what's going on everywhere. I'm just hoping that everything starts looking up soon. All the best to your dad!

Those are great words from Plato...and so true in times like these.

i love that quote. i'm sorry to hear your dad was laid off. this economy sucks. *big hugs

oooh im sorry to hear that! :(
my parents are going through tough times too and it's weird to me to see them so vulnerable.
My thoughts are with you and your family.

I'm so sorry to hear the bad news. I'll be sure to keep dad in my thoughts thoughts and hope that an even bigger and better opportunity comes along soon.

I understand what you mean about the realization that parents are not perfect. It is a disappointing lesson to learn. Although now that I understand that factors that adults and parents are up against, I have an even greater respect and appreciation for all that my parents did and were able to accomplish.

In times like this, it is always important to count your blessing and be grateful for what you do have, and it looks like you have a wonder handle on that.

I'm so sorry, my thoughts are with you and your dad.

I'm so sorry for your dad. I definitely understand how it feels when you realize your parents aren't invincible. Still, I'm 23 and have never seen my dad cry, and can't imagine it.

It still makes me take a breath when I realize my parents are just like me. They struggle. They make mistakes. They have real emotions. Sending good wishes to your Dad.

i like the Plato quote a lot, I try hard to remember it :)
I'm sorry about your dad, I totally understand what you're saying...those types of people in our lives should be immune to stuff like this!
i adore sufjan...i've also been able to see him in concert a lot when i lived in michigan but not lately :(

Oh no! I'm so sorry to hear this! :-(

Aww, hun, I'm so sorry. My uncle (basically my second dad) lost his job this summer, before things went to shit. He had been there for over 20 years. It's not easy and it's embarrassing to file unemployment, but we make do. Your dad will be okay but my thoughts are with your family. Chin up, buttercup.

Dads crying is no good. I think I've seen my dad cry...twice...maybe? The current situation if affecting EVERYONE somehow. I'm so sorry he lost his job. Things WILL get better. They have to.

The economy scares the bajesus out of me. My thoughts are with your Dad, as we are in the same boat. I hate when "bad" things happen to those I love it seems to effect me more than if the "bad" thing happened to me.

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I'm sorry to hear about that. I was just reading about the newspaper industry not doing so well the other day and that gave me goosebumps because Newspaper/Print Media in general is important to us.

I hope your dad finds a better job soon!

The moments where are parents turn to us for advice and support and it's a strange feeling, isn't it?

My sincere hopes that your father finds a new, better job soon! It sounds like you have a great support network in your family so I'm sure you will rally and be there for him (like you already have been).

Hope that your job continues to be safe for you too.

Big hugs and many best wishes for new jobs and opportunities for your dad!

Sorry to hear about your dad. Losing your job just plain sucks. There is no other way to say it. Ted was lucky and was able to find a new job within weeks of being laid off, but I know so many people who are not so lucky. Thinking of your dad!

i'm so sorry hun. i'll keep your dad in my thoughts and wish some positive eneergy his way!

So sorry for your dad. That's such a huge blow. With any luck, things will get better though. I'll definitely keep my fingers crossed.

Isn't it kind of sad - and I mean no offense, 'cause I do this, too - that it takes something like this for us to realize how good we actually have it? Sure, there's furloughs. And maybe the industry is going to fade away long before we're ready to retire. But we still have jobs. We still have people who love us and want us to be happy. We have so much, but sometimes it's difficult to see all that 'til worse situations than an unpaid day off occur.

I'm currently working with/for my father -- he is, technically, my boss. And I think I've learned a lot about him, his personality and his work ethic during this time. It's like an awakening to the reality of this man I've always put on a pedestal and expected greatness from him -- he struggles just like everyone else.

The whole experience of realizing your parents aren't superheros is absolutely natural and, I think, extremely significant and important to our own progress as individuals. Still, it doesn't make an experience like yours any easier. I wish your family much luck!

I think the fact that he so parentally (is that a word?) and selflessly asked about your day first, even though he knew he had tough news to break, kind of earns him a little bit of that superhero cred back, you know? He still wanted to hear how his girl was doing before he passed on the bad news, and I think that's pretty sweet. I feel for you girl, and you're right about a lot of this. It kind of reshifts your perspective to remind yourself to give thanks, that even if you're not totally where you want to be (in any sense of the word), you have a LOT going for you, and the rest will work itself out. Your family's in my thoughts!

What a huge bummer. I cannot imagine if my parents called to say they lost their jobs. That's kind of like parents who outlive their children ... we children aren't supposed to be gainfully employed as our parents are losing their jobs. It just doesn't seem right. The silver lining to all this? As a landscape architect, I'm guessing the busy season is about to start. So, maybe he'll be able to prove his worth to a firm during the busy months (versus getting laid off in the winter when likely no one is hiring). Best of luck to your dad!