Submitted by StillHere (not verified) on Wed, 03/18/2009 - 7:47am.
I am a current employee here, and though it is not the perfect job, or where I saw myself when I moved here to Wilmington, I am ever grateful to wake up every morning and come here to work. Everyone knows that finding and keeping a job right now is difficult, especially in this town. I myself have been laid off from a job that I poured my heart into everyday, before coming here. Even though he working conditions may not be the best, or I may not even have a real desk, I am amazed everyday at how a group of people can come together and work in harmony for a common goal. I am very empathetic for everyone that has found themselves without a job, whether you were laid off from this job or another one that is unrelated. It puts a real damper on the American Dream, so to speak. But you have to realize, that while you are or were a part of this company, it is up to the owner of the company to run it. Bottom line is he has to do what is best for this company, and run it how he sees fit. He may not always make the best decisions, and some people may be out on their luck because of it, but he is only a man trying to keep his dream alive. No employer likes to have to let anyone go, even employees who stand less than par. Believe me, I used to be in a position where I had to lay off and let go individuals from a job they relied on. To see the look on there faces,and then later to experience the feeling first hand, it is overwhelming. But life keeps going, the sun rises everyday, and it is up to you to make your life what you want it to be. Do you want to sit at a computer complaining about how imperfect life is and how unfair it may seem or do you want to chalk it up as a learning experience and move on towards a better you. Feelings may be hurt and I understand that, and no Queensboro is not the perfect company,but I think that we should all be grateful that even for a little while our bread was put on the table by a check from here. I think it's time to move on, to begin fresh with a new attitude. It's hard yes, and in some cases it may seem impossible to take anything positive away from this experience. But know that we are made and formed by our experiences whether you let it make you stronger or weaker in character is up for you to decide. Let go of the anger and the frustration, I mean really does it make your day any better knowing that you have hurt someone? If the answer is yes than some of the posts are correct maybe you do need to reassess where your life is going, if the answer is no then it is time for you to move on and begin making your own life better. I have had to work for everything I have, and even though it's not much I'm proud that it is mine. Life is what you make it, and it's time to make yours something wonderful and beautiful. Only you can take charge of your life, only you can make your choices. Life throws bad situations and hard times at you often no matter what your position or background, it's what you make of it that makes the difference. I wish you all nothing but he best in your search for your place in this beautiful mess we call home. Make it happen for you, be happy with yourself and know that you cannot control the thoughts and actions of others. Chin up, my friend it's a beautiful out there a day full of wonder, now go out there find it, and make it your own.
I am a current employee