David... my answer to your question:
do you stand up for what you believe...=even if financialy you loose out or losse your job

I did stand up, and I quit ... and I lost financially...
but I'm happier than I've been in a long time.

Be proud of who you are David.

I know you're probably feeling like absolute crap because you have the flu... remember that this will pull your spirits down big time...

Write down the good and bad; take your time with decisions; hold your head high; and like a wise friend always says: TAKE CARE OF YOU!

Today is my birthday... today I was laid off my job ... and as far as I'm concerned, its another kick in the butt to keep on keeping on...

I'm totally ok... not panicking.. not freaking out... and not going to let this beat me down... I've got lots of aces in my back pocket...

Not telling you this to have you feel sorry for me... instead, to let you know you're not alone... with the tough decisions you have to make...

talk all you want to us...

well said lonley1 and blue... !