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Norbert

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9. The great recession hit me hard

Mon Dec 29, 2025, 10:47 PM

9 hrs ago

I was unemployed for a year and had to take some 401k money out, which I was penalized. I put extra in once I was back on my feet so I think I am where I should be now. The company I work for now was able to get me out of the nightmare I was in. Warts and all, it is still a good place to work.

I think I still have a psychological hill I am navigating through and when to jump off the employment gravy train because of my past difficulties. That will soon come even if it takes an intervention from my wife.

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