Shelley had some good advise for you. Attitude counts for a large percentage of what happens in our lifes.
Also I love what Martina said
"I think only a quilter can see the logic between Welding and Sewing. "
You sound like you have a good outlook and since you weren't "in love" with the job anyway you now have the opportunity to go into a line of work you just might love. We have to work so many of the hours in our adult life it is alway good to love your work.
Good luck in your job search! :D :thumbup: