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Diane lost her job today in RE (Please Read)

By Sharon Leigh

Services for Real Estate Pros with Sharon's Graphic Reality

January 30, 2009 02:13 PM

Please go to her myspace profile, read below, maybe you know someone who is hiring? Please spread the word and stop by her page to say hi and maybe give some supportive friendship... We've all been there.
Sharon

updated see below

www.myspace.com/reiki4u2

Diane needs a new job

----------------- Bulletin Message -----------------
From: Diane
Date: Jan 30, 2009 8:06 PM

Well the inevitable happend today.After a total of 11.5 years with the same company I got the axe today. I can't say I'm surprised but of course I'm very very upset and in panic mode and the hubby has been on unemployment for 3 months already.

I know its a total long shot but if anybody out there knows of anything in my area (Quakertown/Allentown/Doylestown heck I'd even go to Jersey and maybe Philadelphia and everything inbetween).

My back ground (the short version is), I have a PA real estate license, I'm a notary public, I have accounts payable experiance (I don't really want to do that again but I would if I had to). My title with this last company was settlement coordinator. Its a new home builder. Dealt with buyers, mortgage companies, title companies, municipal authority, and was a semi-boss to the sales people on the jobsite. And I have my little jewelry biz going on, I'm a Reiki Master and I'm certified in Funeral Service Education.

Any help would be greatly appreciated. Network, network, network!!
Thanks
Diane

Diane needs a new job

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Diane

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Russ Ravary ~ Metro Detroit Realtor call (248) 310-6239

Real Estate One - Commerce, MI

Michigan homes for sale ~ yesmyrealtor@gmail.com

Diane, may you find a job quickly. Good luck and God Bless

Jan 30, 2009 02:18 PM

Tom Davis

Harrington ERA,DE Homes For Sale, $$ Save $$ Buy Today ! - Dover, DE

FREE Delaware Homes Search!, $$ Save $$ - Find Homes! Delaware Realtor

Awww this is sad to hear, Hope Diane finds the job she needs to get back and maybe get back in the business again in the future sometime!

Thanks

Tom Davis

DE REALTOR (R)

Jan 30, 2009 02:22 PM

Richard Dolbeare

Inactive - Wailuku, HI

Living the Hawaii Lifestyle

Good luck Diane. I hope this turns out to be an opportunity in disguise.

Jan 30, 2009 02:23 PM

Steven L. Smith

King of the House Home Inspection, Inc. - Bellingham, WA

Bellingham WA Home Inspector

I am sorry to hear that and best of luck in the very near future.

Jan 30, 2009 02:26 PM

Alexsandra Stewart

Remax equity group - Portland, OR

Broker - Portland Oregon Real Estate

Am so sorry -- I hope something will come soon. I will keep her in my thoughts each day until you tell us she has landed on her feet.

Jan 30, 2009 02:29 PM

Rick Sergison

Keller Williams Real Estate Associates in the Toronto Area - Toronto, ON

My daughter, working at another real estate office in another city, suffered this same fate in Novemeber, just 3 weeks after finding the perfect apartment in walking distance to the office! She just started a better job at a higher pay yesterday. Whew!

I hope Diane finds something quickly. Cheers and Blessings!

Jan 30, 2009 02:36 PM

Pat Tasker

Shorewest Realtors - Germantown, WI

Your Milwaukee Metro Area Agent (WI)

Hoping the best for you...I have had to do this myself and it is hard....get your info out there on all the sites and good things will happen....Market to all agents in your mls!

Jan 30, 2009 03:06 PM

Jack O'Neal

HomeSmart Elite Group - Gilbert, AZ

Sorry, to here about the job loss, I have had two friends lose jobs in the last two weeks. I hope Diane finds the job quickly; she has a good skill set for Real Estate, She needs to look at helping Realtors set up MySpace pages... Sharon great way to use your blog, and help a friend.

Jan 30, 2009 03:29 PM

Sharon Leigh

Sharon's Graphic Reality - Port Saint John, FL

(Graphic Reality) Got PhotoLogo? CandelLife@Gmail.

Thanks so much for your kind words. I sent her the link to join Active Rain and told her how wonderful you all are here. I'll send her a direct link to this blog too.

Feb 02, 2009 09:26 AM

Anonymous

Diane

I can't thank you enough for the all of the incredible support! There are so many people now in my situation and you all are being so nice to me! And thanks so much to Sharon for posting. The boss I had at this last job called me this morning with a job lead and I sent him my resume. A local bank is opening a new residential mortgage division and he thinks they might be able to use me. I also got a call from a broker friend of mine who offered me a 38 lot new construction site to sell. I have to look at the website for that builder and decide. I'm leary on this one as its straight commission and we all know how long it can take to get paid sometimes. Onward and forward and thanks again so much to Sharon and all of you for the support. It really makes me feel good.

Diane

Feb 03, 2009 09:10 AM

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Sharon Leigh

Sharon's Graphic Reality - Port Saint John, FL

(Graphic Reality) Got PhotoLogo? CandelLife@Gmail.

I wish all the best to you Diane!

Feb 03, 2009 09:21 AM

Mary Yonkers

Alan Kells School of Real Estate/Howard Hanna Real Estate - Erie, PA

Erie/PA Real Estate Instructor

Sharon/Diane,

Unfortunately these are tough time we are living through, but tough times can make us stronger if we have the right approach.

I read through the comments which show a lot of support which is Step 1. Look around for support.

Step 2--reach out for support. Join Active Rain and other networking groups. I have known many people who use www.LinkedIn.com

Step 3 Keep a positive attitude. The best advise I received as new agent 20+ years ago was to surround myself with positive people. Put blinders on and earplugs in your ears. If you suffer a major disappointment allow yourself 24 hours to feel sorry for yourself. We are human. Then start the next day with positive attitude again.

Good luck, Diane

Mary Yonkers

Feb 04, 2009 11:50 PM

Mindy & Jay Robbins

Robbins Real Estate - Dallas, TX

Expect Excellence from Robbins Real Estate

Sharon, I am impressed that you spent the time to help your friend. I hope she finds the job she wants soon! Mindy

Feb 05, 2009 11:33 AM

Terry Miller

Miller Homes Group - Tyler, TX

Miller Homes Group and Tyler Apartment Locator

Great post. Please give us a follow up on how she is doing. Thanks, Terry

Feb 08, 2009 09:38 AM

Sharon Leigh

Sharon's Graphic Reality - Port Saint John, FL

(Graphic Reality) Got PhotoLogo? CandelLife@Gmail.

I think I'll go *nudge* her on myspace and check on her... LOL I knew to send her here, everyone I have spoken to on the rain has always been so nice and upliftng and we all need that so much.

Feb 08, 2009 04:41 PM

Nick Good

The Good Home Team with eXp Realty - McKinney, TX

www.TheGoodHomeTeam.com

Sharon,

Has your friend had any luck with job interviews?

Feb 10, 2009 03:28 PM

Sharon Leigh

Sharon's Graphic Reality - Port Saint John, FL

(Graphic Reality) Got PhotoLogo? CandelLife@Gmail.

Woo Hoo! Update!!!

SEE ABOVE, ADDING IT TO THE POST

Feb 12, 2009 01:21 AM

Sharon Leigh

Sharon's Graphic Reality - Port Saint John, FL

(Graphic Reality) Got PhotoLogo? CandelLife@Gmail.

hmmm.. that post is a week old.... I'll ask her...

Feb 12, 2009 01:26 AM

Mary Yonkers

Alan Kells School of Real Estate/Howard Hanna Real Estate - Erie, PA

Erie/PA Real Estate Instructor

Diane & Sharon,

Thanks for posting the update. Even though you are not alone and it's not easy being 'let go' and the why me's have set in it sounds like you are doing okay.

This also happened to me about one & half years ago. Like you I didn't realize how burned out I was. Fortunately my husband could support both of us if I didn't work. After several months an opportunity fell in my lap to teach real estate classes. Looking back I think I died and went to heaven. Prior to changing careers to real estate 20+ years ago I had been a teacher. Now I teach adults and love it.

I hope you find your dream job soon. Keep an open mind.

Mary

Feb 24, 2009 06:04 AM

Sharon Leigh

Sharon's Graphic Reality - Port Saint John, FL

(Graphic Reality) Got PhotoLogo? CandelLife@Gmail.

It's sometimes hard to see how one door opens when another one closes, thanks so much Mary for sharing that, it reminds us of how opportunities can present themselves and open a great new leg on the journey for us.

Mar 09, 2009 01:07 PM