tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8549971354391868786.post59341544634965087..comments2024-03-28T15:24:53.579-04:00Comments on Rational Nation USA: As one Door Closes Another Opens...Les Carpenterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01120280762698472496noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8549971354391868786.post-82268934365678440722012-06-07T12:22:07.244-04:002012-06-07T12:22:07.244-04:00So true skudrunner. I was given a decent severance...So true skudrunner. I was given a decent severance package and have some time to plan my next move. <br /><br />As an aside I actually like lemons,a bunch. So I'm thinking the lemonade made of difficult circumstances tastes even BETTER when made!<br /><br />Thanks for your words of encouragement.Les Carpenterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01120280762698472496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8549971354391868786.post-3855262310858612892012-06-07T12:18:18.461-04:002012-06-07T12:18:18.461-04:00Thanks Tim. I am a survive, and my belief in, and ...Thanks Tim. I am a survive, and my belief in, and advocacy of Rand and Objectivism will help me immeasurably in getting through the turbulent time that may lie ahead.Les Carpenterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01120280762698472496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8549971354391868786.post-86825658278232711032012-06-07T11:24:23.514-04:002012-06-07T11:24:23.514-04:00Sucks but can be a blessing. I got fired at 60 so ...Sucks but can be a blessing. I got fired at 60 so the owners son-in-law could take over. Started my own business and five years later it is still growing and supporting 20 people just fine. Can't say it is easy but it can be done and the lemon aid tastes great.<br /><br />Hate to gloat but the previous business is no longer open.skudrunnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07610092853412481236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8549971354391868786.post-33069041272904551762012-06-07T11:00:39.850-04:002012-06-07T11:00:39.850-04:00Les, this is truly a serious bummer and I'll b...Les, this is truly a serious bummer and I'll be keeping you and yours in our thoughts here on the left coast. Like Chris says above, I am totally confident that you will land on your feet and even turn this short-term setback into something more positive than you can imagine!Left Coast Rebelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09292257205859285528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8549971354391868786.post-66358644213136118092012-06-07T08:53:04.612-04:002012-06-07T08:53:04.612-04:00Thanks for your supportive words. They are appreci...Thanks for your supportive words. They are appreciated and helpful as it all sinks in.Les Carpenterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01120280762698472496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8549971354391868786.post-1437997235192633642012-06-07T08:32:55.369-04:002012-06-07T08:32:55.369-04:00Les,
I was sorry to hear about this and I do truly...Les,<br />I was sorry to hear about this and I do truly believe that you will find a new opportunity. What doesn't kill us only makes us stronger. You are in my thoughts and I agree that you will turn this lemon into lemon meringue pie.Sandy Salthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11201515464176920513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8549971354391868786.post-72015780891808569262012-06-07T01:28:52.865-04:002012-06-07T01:28:52.865-04:00Thank you my friend, you know me well.
You are qu...Thank you my friend, you know me well.<br /><br />You are quite right, it would be (is) the way Ayn Rand would see it.Les Carpenterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01120280762698472496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8549971354391868786.post-79907670180001527342012-06-07T01:26:00.554-04:002012-06-07T01:26:00.554-04:00It does. I will land on my feet as you say, even i...It does. I will land on my feet as you say, even if I do a few somersaults first :)Les Carpenterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01120280762698472496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8549971354391868786.post-7590584016684374172012-06-07T01:23:03.775-04:002012-06-07T01:23:03.775-04:00Thank you Gorges, I do appreciate you kind words.Thank you Gorges, I do appreciate you kind words.Les Carpenterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01120280762698472496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8549971354391868786.post-14271388269863764732012-06-07T00:46:51.170-04:002012-06-07T00:46:51.170-04:00won't say that i am sorry to hear of this occu...won't say that i am sorry to hear of this occurance, my friend for to do so would view it as a negative event and that isn't what you need to hear at the moment.<br />i will say that this sounds like a great opportunity to take that life time of experience you have and turn it into a successful business venture.<br /><br />that, in my opinion, would be the Ayn Rand way of seeing it.The Griperhttp://griper.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8549971354391868786.post-49308895484895838352012-06-07T00:19:36.293-04:002012-06-07T00:19:36.293-04:00Wow that sucks Les.
Not knowing you other than fr...Wow that sucks Les.<br /><br />Not knowing you other than from what I gather from your writing and our few online conversations, I know that you are a man of convictions and will undoubtedly land on your feet.<br /><br />Good luck, I only wish there was something I could do to help.Chris Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04214941456832403235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8549971354391868786.post-34390757689458213012012-06-07T00:06:06.702-04:002012-06-07T00:06:06.702-04:00Sorry to hear about your job situation, Les. Been ...Sorry to hear about your job situation, Les. Been there, done that, didn't like it much. I'm really not trying to be a smart-alec when I say that I'll be praying for you. Best wishes.Gorges Smythehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08777621500611603786noreply@blogger.com