I remember what it was like to be let go from my company where I had over 20 years with them. It's not only a shock, it is devistating. Looking back, it's probably the best thing that ever happened to me because now I am with the greatest company I could ever ask for, ActiveRain Corp.
I'm reblogging this post for obvious reasons. A fellow AR member (and very dear friend) Missy Caulk has experienced some major turmoil in her life with her husband losing his job as a teacher. We are all reaching out and supporting the Caulk family by asking for not only your positive thoughts and prayers, but for the World of Social Media of family and friends to pull together and help find her Husband Mike a job in the Tennessee. Read her post below.....
Please take the time to reblog her post, twitter your followers, facebook your friends, and get Mike LinkedIn to a position he has worked hard for, been dedicated to, and most certainly deserves. Let's show the World and the Caulk family the power of Social Media Networking and the hearts of friends who really care. Help! Thanks.
Tuesday my husband was given a pink slip from Belleville High School. He is history teacher and social studies teacher. He is tenured.
I was shocked
The schools in Michigan are handing out a lot of pink slips including: Flint 257, Detroit 600, Pontiac everyone, Lansing 170.
Last year at Belleville High School, (where he teaches) they didn't let enough teachers go so in October after the enrollment count they had to redo classes. Mike was not one of them.When they change the class sizes some students go and some classes are dropped and it is disruptive. So this year they are letting 90 go and then hiring back.
If you are pinked slipped and hired back you can still be let go in October after the enrollment count.
Can you stay unstable?
I don’t want your sympathy but your advice, prayers and help.
I want to see if Social Media (which we all hail) can get my husband a job.
In Tennessee
Most of you know I am from the South and we have hoped to move back there when we retired if not before.
So I am asking you if you know anyone in Tennessee, the Nashville Area to please pass along my husband’s name. We have looked and there are 5 History teaching positions available in the Nashville, Williamson County Area, which he is applying for.
However, it is not what you know but WHO YOU KNOW.
A little bragging:
My husband is an outstanding teacher. Every year his classes fill up and if a student is removed for scheduling issues…mom and dad demand they be put back in Mr. Caulk’s class.
Mike does all of his lesson plans on Power Point, uses YouTube and the news this week by Uncle Jake. He is a fun, and an engaging history teacher. Making the subject come alive for his students.
Everyday at school for 5 years, he would check out the over-head projector so this year, the administration bought him one. I can count on my ONE hand the days he has missed in the last 6 years, even returning the day after he had stints put in his heart.
Social Media is more than Twitter, more than FaceBook it is like attending a Chamber of Commerce meeting that extends outside four walls.
Can Social Media help find Mike A JOB?
They say if you want to adopt a baby tell everyone you know. So I am telling everyone I know. Any help would be so appreciated, especially if you know anyone in the Nashville area that teaches, a principal or works in Administration. ( If you do I will email you his resume.)
When one door closes, another one opens so we are thinking and hoping this might be an open door to move and settle in TN. First of all we are believing God will open a door if we are to move forward with a job in Tn. But, we know He works through people, so hence my appeal to you here on Activerain.
I figure if Jay McGullicuddy can find his birth mother and Brad Andersohn his brother,....
ALL things are Possible on Activerain.
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I am sending thoughts and prayers that the perfect job comes his way! I do not have contacts in Tennessee but hope that you will find some here.
Missy - I am so sorry for what is happening with your husband...but I am positive that change is usually for the better and very soon all of that will be resolved...my prayers are with you and yours....
With smiles and hugs,
Bo
H Brad, Whatever we can do to help, know that the Rain members will always try. We are so lucky to have each other to look out for. I commented on Missy's post but I know she appreciates the concerns and efforts of all of us.
Good Luck, Missy!
Brenda and I do have friends south of Nashville, they retired there. Unfortunately they are not the type to know anyone with the school district.
When you leave Michigan please turn the lights off! We escaped in '84> We though the economy was bad then, but it's gotten worse every week. Still there is no pettier place.
Bill
Brad, I did not see Missy's blog! OMG she was telling me in Atlanta that they were hoping to retire here. I expected it in several YEARS, not now.
Brad - I'm sorry to hear about Missy's husband. I will be praying for them. Please keep us posted... :)
Thanks Brad, this means a lot to me, just like when Allyssa had her wreck in 07. Gosh time flies.
Of course we are believing Father Knows Best.
Brad, I wish I knew someone that could help, I knnow how hard this can be for anyone and in this economy it is even scarier. My thoughts are with Missy and her family. The only thought I have is if anyone that is from that area could put it on their localism outside blog, is that something that might help?
Brad and Missy - we wish we did know someone. We also believe that the opportunity will appear. Best wishes. You are in our thoughts.
Missy...I am featuring this as a prayer request in,"Christianity and Real Estate"....Brad is a member of this group and he he re-blogged your post and put it in here for I believe just this reason.
My sister is an english teacher in Naples, Florida.......
Believe me, I know how you feel, Missy......
Brad and Missy, We need to get these blogs to the media. Let's get some reporters to pick this up!
Brad and Missy~
I have the word out to my "list"...but are you sure you wouldn't rather come on over to ASHEVILLE? not NASHVILLE???
This economy is so depressing right now. I'm so sad to hear about Missy's husband. I pray that God will provide a better job for him right away.
Hi Brad!
I have to say, this is the first time I wished I was from a different state than California! Since I know no one in Tennessee, I will pray that someone else does!
Brad and Missy, I don't know anyone in Tennessee, but wish you the best in your search for a job there. I can't help but beleive that this will turn out to be a "blessing in disguise" for you and your family, Missy. Now if you'd think of moving to New York, I could work on my contacts there.
Brad, thanks for the helping hand for Missy and her family. I only know one person in Tenn. I will send them an email and who knows. Times are tough for all of us. Great use of Active Rain to get the word out.
Hi Brad: This is like a social studies project - will have to keep an eye on the results.
:)
Thanks you guys for the support and comments. It sucks to feel so helpless when a friend is in need. Missy Caulk has been on AR for a long time and has contributed so much to this network and community. It's not just business either, she has had a huge impact on many of us personally. I hope and pray that this door closing on Mike will open a "HUGE" opportunity for him and their family. They are good people!!
I am looking forward to seeing and hearing how the Social Media World opens a portal for them and turns this situation from being a burden to being a blessing in disguise. Together, people really can make a difference in this world. I believe that and have faith!! :-)
Missy - if there is anything else I can do, I know you'd call me and never hesitate to ask. I We are here for you and your family!!!
You know I'd jump on a plane right now if that is what was needed to help you guys out. 24/7/365, that's what friends are for. :-))
That is a very noble story about Missy. I really hope that her husband can find something in situation that he may like even better. Sounds like the kids are the losers here....
I wish you the best and hopefully AR communiyt will help
God Bless
Brad and Missy,
"Father Knows Best" for sure! I might have a few contacts ... grew up in Nashville, you know, and I've been doing some ministry work there for the past several months, so I will (with Missy's permission) pass this along. I would be happy to be able to help in some small way.
Missy & Brad - My daughter is a teacher but luckily, she is a math teacher and there is a shortage of teachers in her area. Our districts are laying teachers off also but they are also hiring in some curriculum areas! What I hate to see (as a former educator of 31 years) is the way districts pink slip without considering the really good teachers. You and your husbands are in our prayers. If you decide to come toward South Carolina, let me know. I might be able to help.
Mary
Oh that just is such a challenge for our sweet Missy (& half-engaged family!). I'm going to visit her right now...always, always, the best thoughts and expectations for a rainbow right around the bend...xox
I am hoping that her husband finds a position soon, and am sure with all this positive support he will soon.
Sharon - we are all hopin the same thing, thanks for taking the time to come by and support her and the family with your positive comment and energy. You're the bomb!!! :-)