A sad news

Jan. 11, 2009

The day I learned that four of my officemates have been laid off from work. I feel sad. It crushed my heart. I even cried from within for being so sorry for this horrible news. Well, the global financial crisis is not new to us. We have been hearing and been talking ourselves of the massive lay-off by a lot of even giant companies in Dubai. But, I just can't believe that it's penetrating now in our company...this soon. Months without project, forced annual vacation, no salary increase...who would, in their right mind, not expect this whole thing?

I can not be exempted from this. It's just that these four people happen to came in last, so they are to come out first. With projects still not getting in our way, anyone left awaits for their turn to be laid-off anytime. NOBODY STANDS ON THE SAFER GROUND.

I fear so much. It trembled everybody. Who wouldn't? Who would want to lose a job at this time where it is a pinhole to find a good one. But in times like this, I know where I can turn to...where it has been my refuge to find solace and security from this seemingly unsecured circumstances. For every single person has different circumstances in life at the same and varying times...that in the end, is worth thanking for why such circumstances happen.

I hang on to Him. I stand still about the future for it has been already laid upon His hands if we believe. And His promises are worth believing.