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I want to start this off by introducing myself. My name is Jeremy Stockstill. I am 34 years old. I have 3 step kids and 2 kids from a previous marriage. I have never blogged before but I felt like now was as good a time as any to start.This blog will go from one end of the spectrum to the other depending what thoughts I have at the time.
I was just recently "let go" from the company I have been with for the past 2 1/2 years. This came as a complete shock and total surprise to me and my family. Needless to say, we have been hit pretty hard by this, but as the title of the blog says..... we are rolling with the punches. My wife, the amazing woman she is, has been working harder than ever to advance her ecommerce online education, social media instructing, internet marketing, internet sales, multiple businesses forward. She has several businesses online, and she is handing one of those over to me. Just to let you know, I have never sold anything online. I have never tweeted, facebooked, or any of the other social media terms you can think of and she has the faith and patience to teach me. I think she is rolling with the punches better than I am lol.
I know that we have taken a thunderous right hook and have hit the mat hard, but we are getting up ready to push on. I can say without any hesitation that being "let go" is going to be for the best. It is hard to see now through the big black eye that we received, but that will heal and we will come back stronger. I use the term "we" because it is not just me, it is always our family. We make it through together. Without their love and support I don't know what I would do.Til next time I leave you with this....... Success is defined as getting up one more time than you have been knocked down.
Sorry to hear about your job, but knowing your wife, this may very well be the best thing for you and your family in the end. Your definition of success is an awesome one and I absolutely believe it's true.
ReplyDeleteI admire your positive attitude in the face of adversity. Best to you and your family.
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Jeremy...I have no doubt that your family willmake it thru the storm...maybe not without and bumps or bruised along the way...but With Phaedra and you as a team...I don't see how you can lose...very good writing I might add..Kudos to you and keep the spirit...keep us posted..brenda aka granny7x on bonanzle.
ReplyDeleteWow dude! I would like to say "i am so sorry" but for some weird reason I can't. I feel this is a jump off and u are right that seeing with a black eye is hard. SO how about seeing from a "black guy" instead? This black guy sees a very bright future. Do not fear, just persevere. Make it through the initial jolt an get ready to harvest a field of reward for you and ur family.
ReplyDeleteYour boy,
John (ColderICE)
Hi!
ReplyDeleteI am from Puerto Rico. Saw your blog's url in your wife's tweets since I follow her. Sorry for your job situation, but sometimes these situations open doors to new blessings in our lifes. Work hard together with her, pray together that God open doors to both of you and have faith. Believe you can and you will! I am working a business from home that is a great opportunity for stay at home parents. Go to my webpage if you want. It's at http://puertorico.reliv.com . This company have been in the US for more than 20 years and their products are great. I have a lot of testimonies from my family to prove it. Just go there, visit and if you want more information write me to my email that appears at the top right side of the page. Either you like it or not, I wish you have success in this new ventures with your wife. Whatever you want to ask, share or just talk to me write me if you want. God bless you and all your family!
Frankie.
There is no doubt that you will succeed in whatever you set out to do. You have a great attitude, wonderful wife and great kids.
ReplyDeleteThis little "bump in the road" has detoured you on to the "highway of e-commerce success"
Just listen to what your wife has to say...LOL
Best of luck!
The black eye always smarts at first and it's just a matter of getting over the feeling of the rug being pulled out from under you. You are a smart, savvy team! Things in the end will be even brighter and better!
ReplyDeleteHey Hubby - I have complete and total faith - in us and in You! We will overcome and be better than ever.
ReplyDeleteThe smartest most supportive man on earth - You cannot fail :)
I love you,
Phaedra
Jeremy I can relate 100%. I was let go from my job 6 years ago but the big black eye came when I lost Antario.
ReplyDeleteTalk about the rug being pulled from under your feet.My whole world came crashing down on me.
I got up dusted myself off and here I am taking on new challenges & new adventures.
You have Phaedra by your side like I had Antario by mine, you can't go wrong with support like that.
Now get up & show the world what you got!
Gladys
AntiquesRGreat
Now you're free to be independent. That's where the real job security is! Good Luck Jeremy, you've got a great partner to work with!
ReplyDeleteAre all American men so sweet? I think I was born in the wrong country, Someone please bring me home ! lol
ReplyDeleteI understand you totally.. same thing happened to me a few years ago ..
You will find what's right for you and life will smile upon you again. :)
Sorry about your job. Maybe after you get more experience on one site you can start helping with more. Just remember working for yourself/wife is a 24/7 job there is no clocking out at 5.
ReplyDeleteTo me this is yet another example that those who feel "safe and secure" just because they are employed are fooling themselves. Yes, it is risky to go out and work to start your own business, but is it really that much more risky than working for someone else's business?
ReplyDeleteMore importantly, the reward you get when things work out and it was your team's business, your team's idea... nothing is more satisfying. Congratulations on what will surely be an awesome, if sometimes extremely difficult, ride.
Bill
Hi Jeremy
ReplyDeleteBoy, do I feel your pain...It's been a little over two years since I was 'Let Go" from a career I thought I would have for the rest of my life. After 13 years with the same company and tons of work experience that doesn't count for much when so many others are also in the same boat, I was forced to move my hobby into full time employment because there are no opportunities anywhere else for me.
It's amazing what one can do when you have no choice and HAVE TO take Risks...for me they have always worked out. It is better to do something constructive rather than sit and wait for opportunity to come your way. And you have a wonderful coach and mentor who can help you learn the ropes and guide you in your new adventure. Take that inspiration and run with it. You'll look back at all you will have accomplished for yourself with great pride and think "Why didn't I do that earlier!" You may even learn something about yourself you didn't know. Hard times help us fine tune and define who we are as people. Best of Luck to you in your future endeavors.
I take comfort in knowing I am not in this alone...so many of us are struggling as well. It's not a personal thing.
You have a great support team behind you, with that, and thinking outside the box, you will do great. When one door closes, another always opens, If you keep your eyes open you will see it.
ReplyDeleteOnly YOU can make things happen for you. If you do nothing, nothing will happen.
We decide our own path, and how which direction we want our lives to go.
The lord said it was not an easy road, but he is with you every step of the way, if you are trusting in him, and have committed it all into his hands. He will make your attempts, into reality. Hand in there and hold firmly to his hand, he will not fail you.
Jeremy - wishing you much success in your next venture. Hubby and I have our own brick and mortar business, which has been in existence for almost 29 yrs now. These last few years it has been very difficult keeping our heads above water, but we keep swimming...against the tide, it sometimes seems. BUT...we are our own bosses...never needing to look over our shoulders wondering who's about to stab us in the back! WE make the decisions, be they good or bad. There's something very liberating about owning your choices...and having only yourselves to answer to. Go for it with GUSTO! Wishing you, Phaedra and your family the best.
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(I am whynotnow on Bonanzle)