Things are just going so well, at home and at work. Meeting so many great new people and I love it!

Emma is sick at home, boo for her and some friends have sickness going around too. Thoughts and prayers are with them.

Well I guess things at HC Miller are much worse then I thought. So bad, I lost my job today. I was put on temporary leave of absence today starting on friday. There is a chance I could go back, but not counting on that at all.. I was told 3 weeks to a few months but now I’m not sure who to trust anymore…

I’m hurt, stunned and really numb to the whole thing. I have NEVER failed at anything and I look at this as a small failure, not cause the loss of work, but because as a Dad, I can’t live up to my financial obligations to my family, both here and with the big kids. That hurts the most…

So if you know of any work, side, social media, prepress, web site… janitorial.. I’m game!

LET THE GAMES BEGIN!!

Tommy talks openly to the Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce and how we can take their organization to 2010 and beyond. The chamber really need to focus on the building of new members. Now all members can be million dollar companies. its great to see the ones that are, but what about the little guys? For the chamber to move forward, it needs to reinvent itself and retool for the future. it needs to think outside the box and spread its offerings to those business who can not afford the chambers services, in the present form.

I want to help the chamber grow. I want to help drive more business and help others… put me to work!!

Yesterday I attended the Fox Cities Chamber of commerce Face Booth 2010 business to business expo. I was working in the HC Miller booth all morning to mid afternoon showing other local business our technological fare. So great to meet new people. After my shift int eh booth was over, I was able to browse around and see what other had to offer. I MET THE BEST PEOPLE!!! Just the best. I met Patty and Joy from the Chamber, I met folks from the Fox Cities magazine. I met my new best reporter friend in the whole world, Maureen from the Post-Crescent. I think the highlight was to be taken aside by Kathy at the chamber and she asked me some hard questions — I answered and she listened. SHE ACTUALLY LISTENED!!!

How many people in this world take the time to listen? I’m stunned and I can’t wait to listen to her needs and help

I love this job!

I’m so excited!!! We just hired a new IT guy at work…. Man what a relief. Someone to share my pain and take those crappy microsoft troubleshooting projects!! YEAH!!!!!!!

Tommy is spending all his time networking and entertaining at the #GUA2010 conference. He certainly didn’t bring enough business cards. He is darn near out. Many people to meet and give out his new card too. Many people to explain the new job, many congratulations and some in shock. So many great people to meet!

Today Tommy was let out of his locked office to finally meet some customers. Its so great to be able to meet new people and show them what you can do. Showcasing your talents and what your work can do for them is amazing. I love making people smile.

Yesterday I was given a “new job” gift by the gals at Red Shoes PR, my own pair of red converse. HOW COOL IS THAT?? I’m now a member of an elite club. I just love that. All autographed and everything! I’m so excited!!! What a blessing it is to have friends like that. I also show off my new HC Miller business cards complete with QR code on the back.

Meetings, projects, planning and other super cool stuff. All happening to Tommy as he moves right along at HC Miller. Tommys super secret project continues to day with a secret meeting at 2:00. What could it be… so exciting!

Tommy talks about a series of events that took place yesterday regarding the process of submitting a resume for an open position at work. Just amazing oh the stars aligned and things are working out. Give it a listen!