Hi Jim,
Welcome to Simjunkies. I had to fix your user name in the forum, and you might have to reset your password. I've sent you an Email detailing how you can recover that if need be. Again, I'm really sorry for the trouble. The site was using your nickname, while the forum was using your real name. That is an issue that should be fixed for other newcomers within a few weeks.
Sorry to hear you got laid off. I think you'll find plenty here to keep you entertained while you look for a new job. I'm in the same position as you, so I've been spending way too much time around here.
If you need a hand getting acquainted with the site, just yell.
