Husband lost job no magical celebration at our house this year :( - The DIS Discussion Forums

DisneyBrat · 10-08-2009, 07:22 PM

I sadly had to cancel our big celebration vacation yesterday

My husband lost his job... I would like to say Disney went beyond wonderful customer service by refunding our Cirque and MVMCP tickets back. Never in a million years did I expect to get those refunded. That was the first time I cried after finding out Mark lost his job.

Does anyone have any suggestions on ways to downsize and cut back? I have been trying to figure out lower cost meals,lowering our ins coverage on cars from 300/500 to 100/300, called comcast and they switch us to a new package saving us 40 per month.... I saw a thread about things to do and would love to get a link if anyone has it I would REALLLLLY appreciate it

If anyone in Virginia knows of a maintenance manager position PM me

Thanks,
Lew

okeydokey · 10-08-2009, 07:28 PM

Just wanted to say I am so sorry. I hope he finds work soon.

a1tinkfans · 10-08-2009, 07:35 PM

Sorry!

DisneyBrat · 10-08-2009, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by a1tinkfans

Sorry!

Thank you a1tinkfans !!!

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Originally Posted by okeydokey

Just wanted to say I am so sorry. I hope he finds work soon.

Thanks okeydokey!! your screen name is something we say at our house all the time but add on to it like okey dokey rokey pokey LOL

bumbershoot · 10-08-2009, 07:50 PM

Good luck to him for getting a new job!

Be *careful* raising the deductibles. Only raise them if you have that money somewhere, OK?

disney67 · 10-08-2009, 07:54 PM

Sorry about his loss . And alot of magical pixies he finds one soon .

crazelion · 10-08-2009, 07:55 PM

Cut back on eating out
lower cable bill
get cheapest cell phone coverage

Budget like crazy go luck

MissAndrea · 10-08-2009, 08:15 PM

Possible ideas...may not work for everyone though but just a thought if you don't do this already-

-Get rid of home phone and use cell exclusively
-Maybe get a part time job for the Christmas season...quite a few hiring extras right now
-Start cutting coupons if you don't already
-adjust your thermostat by a few degrees
-Sell a few things on Craigslist or ebay to make some extra money
-Like a PP said, no eating out!!

Sorry to hear about his job loss!!! Best of luck to your family!

wdwfan16 · 10-08-2009, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by DisneyBrat

I sadly had to cancel our big celebration vacation yesterday

My husband lost his job... I would like to say Disney went beyond wonderful customer service by refunding our Cirque and MVMCP tickets back. Never in a million years did I expect to get those refunded. That was the first time I cried after finding out Mark lost his job.

Sorry to hear about your DH's job loss. I am glad that WDW worked with you. As hard as it was you did the right thing not going to WDW.

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Originally Posted by DisneyBrat

Does anyone have any suggestions on ways to downsize and cut back? I have been trying to figure out lower cost meals,lowering our ins coverage on cars from 300/500 to 100/300, called comcast and they switch us to a new package saving us 40 per month.... I saw a thread about things to do and would love to get a link if anyone has it I would REALLLLLY appreciate it

I would be very careful on lowering your car insurance coverage. If you get in an accident you could lose your home over a few dollar reduction in premiums.

Halbleib1 · 10-08-2009, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by wdwfan16

Sorry to hear about your DH's job loss. I am glad that WDW worked with you. As hard as it was you did the right thing not going to WDW.

I would be very careful on lowering your car insurance coverage. If you get in an accident you could lose your home over a few dollar reduction in premiums.

I thought they upped their deductables is all? If not that is what I would do if you can. Also if you do not need it by law I would remove the collision insurance from any older cars that have no liens against them. The only way this comes into play is if you are the cause of the accident your car would not be covered but you would still have liability for the other car(s) involved.

Good luck.

Disney/Universal Fan · 10-08-2009, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by crazelion

Cut back on eating out
lower cable bill
get cheapest cell phone coverage

Budget like crazy go luck

I am ruly sorry that he lost his job. Hopefully, he can find another before long. However, if I lost my job, I would probably disconnect the cable and do away with the cell phone.

Dancemom03 · 10-08-2009, 08:59 PM

I am so sorry. But for the grace of God, go many of us. DH came last night and told me again how worried he was that their shop would have to close and he'd be unemployed. We spent an hour walking around the house/garage/yard deciding what could go on craigslist/ebay to raise a little more extra cash this week to add to reserves just in case.

We've been gradually cutting back since spring. The hardest part for me is not hitting the drive-thru for breakfast/after-school snacks/random sodas throughout the day but that adds up really fast over the course of a month.

The one thing I have learned is that we spend less money when we operate on cash only, and leave the debit card at home. I still don't know how but there's more money left over in the checking acct if I pay cash all week, instead of with just a swipe of the card, even though I'm still withdrawing to pay with cash. I know other people who swear by cash only to spend less too. If you haven't tried that yet, it's worth a shot.

Here's hoping an even better job opportunity appears for your DH very soon.

GoofyGolferGirl · 10-08-2009, 09:52 PM

Good luck finding another job! Sending Pixie Dust!

NeedaVacation03 · 10-08-2009, 10:00 PM

Sorry about his job loss. Hoping that he has good luck finding another.

ontariomonkey · 10-08-2009, 11:55 PM

Sorry! That is really stressful.

Get rid of your 'latte factor'. All the little things that add up like gum from the gas station, take out coffee etc.

Definitely eating out is a huge one. Pack lunches and cook dinner at home. Also eating a good breakfast can cut down on the need to buy snacks mid morning if you are hungry.

Cut out junk food and things like soda pop that cost money and aren't good for you anyway. Unpopular suggestion, but cutting out booze can save $$

Try to spend at least a little bit of money every now and then on something that is a WANT like renting a movie, so that you don't just feel like you have a crappy, boring cheap life all the time.

Quit smoking if it applies (not that the stress of the situation will help).

10-08-2009, 07:22 PM	#1
DisneyBrat Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Virginia Posts: 481	Husband lost job no magical celebration at our house this year :( I sadly had to cancel our big celebration vacation yesterday My husband lost his job... I would like to say Disney went beyond wonderful customer service by refunding our Cirque and MVMCP tickets back. Never in a million years did I expect to get those refunded. That was the first time I cried after finding out Mark lost his job. Does anyone have any suggestions on ways to downsize and cut back? I have been trying to figure out lower cost meals,lowering our ins coverage on cars from 300/500 to 100/300, called comcast and they switch us to a new package saving us 40 per month.... I saw a thread about things to do and would love to get a link if anyone has it I would REALLLLLY appreciate it If anyone in Virginia knows of a maintenance manager position PM me Thanks, Lew __________________ Lew , Mark (DH), Chris (DS), Justin (DS) and Jesse (DS) 2011 Royal Carribean Cruise "OASIS" 7 day cruise/2 day NASA (Sept) 2009 Baylake Tower 2 bedroom Villa Cancelled Hubby lost job 2008 Clarion Universal Studios 7 Days (Sept) 2007 Shades of Green 12 days (Jan) 2004 Contemporary 12 days (Jan) 2003 Cruise/Universal offsite (July) 2001 Offsite Orbit One 10 days (Jan) 1998 Fort Wilderness 3 weeks (Sept) 1993 Offsite 10 days(May) 1991 Offsite dont remember where (Nov) 1986 Offsite Quality Inn Plaza 7 days (June) 1972 FIRST TRIP TO DISNEY!!!!! Remeber the ticket system? WOW had to choose which rides to ride UGGGHH too much pressure for a 5 yr old

10-08-2009, 07:35 PM	#3
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10-08-2009, 07:50 PM	#5
bumbershoot DIS Veteran Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Tacoma WA Posts: 19,277	Good luck to him for getting a new job! Be careful raising the deductibles. Only raise them if you have that money somewhere, OK? __________________ -molly 13 DLR trip reports of various kinds found through this link *prepretrip report for WDW*

10-08-2009, 07:54 PM	#6
disney67 Mouseketeer Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 120	Sorry about his loss . And alot of magical pixies he finds one soon . __________________ Jeff lilyPhilipMolly I love my picture with Dee Vee Cee and Mickey at doorway to dreams soft opening . and my 2 supporting cast members . Next trip 11/26/2009 - 12/4/2009 my birthday blowout .

10-08-2009, 07:55 PM	#7
crazelion Form feet and legs...form arms and body...and I'll form...THE HEAD! Why did the monsters at the end of "Voltron" always get killed by the Blazing Sword? Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: TN Posts: 3,561	Cut back on eating out lower cable bill get cheapest cell phone coverage Budget like crazy go luck __________________ Thank You GumpyPirate

10-08-2009, 07:28 PM	#2
okeydokey Frosty the Snowman scared me as a child It will always be beautiful no matter what it looks like naked Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: N. Florida Posts: 3,616	Just wanted to say I am so sorry. I hope he finds work soon.

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10-08-2009, 08:15 PM	#8
MissAndrea Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Kansas City area Posts: 85	Possible ideas...may not work for everyone though but just a thought if you don't do this already- -Get rid of home phone and use cell exclusively -Maybe get a part time job for the Christmas season...quite a few hiring extras right now -Start cutting coupons if you don't already -adjust your thermostat by a few degrees -Sell a few things on Craigslist or ebay to make some extra money -Like a PP said, no eating out!! Sorry to hear about his job loss!!! Best of luck to your family! __________________

10-08-2009, 08:59 PM	#12
Dancemom03 Flexican wannabe Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: way too far from the magic Posts: 1,455	I am so sorry. But for the grace of God, go many of us. DH came last night and told me again how worried he was that their shop would have to close and he'd be unemployed. We spent an hour walking around the house/garage/yard deciding what could go on craigslist/ebay to raise a little more extra cash this week to add to reserves just in case. We've been gradually cutting back since spring. The hardest part for me is not hitting the drive-thru for breakfast/after-school snacks/random sodas throughout the day but that adds up really fast over the course of a month. The one thing I have learned is that we spend less money when we operate on cash only, and leave the debit card at home. I still don't know how but there's more money left over in the checking acct if I pay cash all week, instead of with just a swipe of the card, even though I'm still withdrawing to pay with cash. I know other people who swear by cash only to spend less too. If you haven't tried that yet, it's worth a shot. Here's hoping an even better job opportunity appears for your DH very soon. __________________ *"Don't be offended by my frank analysis - Think of it as Personality Dialysis..." Wicked* >>> Uu - Another Official LMT Losers' Club Member <<< Proud Mom to three awsome kids & three adorable grandchildren! DS32 - DD20 - DD9 *Last Trip: 7/9-7/22/09 - From BC to FW and all over the magical world of pixiedust!* 2007--YCc/BWI/CSR/NICK Hotel/Universal Royal Pacific ; Poly/Swan/ASMusic > 2006--BCC/WL/AsSports/CSR-(we girls stayed on an extra week alone just for the DoodleBops) > 2005--BCC/POR(never again) > 2004--YCC/ASMovies > 2003--BCC/WDW Wyndham DTD Starpower Nationals & Powerpak > 2002-Poly/BC/Hard Rock Hotel/WDW-Wyndham DTD Starpower Nationals & Powerpak > 2001--Contemporary/YCC/WDW Wyndham DTD Starpower Nationals & PowerPak > 2000-- Poly/Portofino/DCL Magic/BC/Wyndham DTD Starpower PowerPak> 1999 & Before--I know there were lots of exciting trips before my smallest princess. If anything we traveled much more back then, so why is it all so fuzzzzzzy...

10-08-2009, 09:52 PM	#13
GoofyGolferGirl Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: KY Posts: 473	Good luck finding another job! Sending Pixie Dust!

10-08-2009, 10:00 PM	#14
NeedaVacation03 My first pair of real sneakers came from Kmart and no one thought anything about it Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Home of the Buckeyes Posts: 830	Sorry about his job loss. Hoping that he has good luck finding another.

10-08-2009, 11:55 PM	#15
ontariomonkey Mouseketeer Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 335	Sorry! That is really stressful. Get rid of your 'latte factor'. All the little things that add up like gum from the gas station, take out coffee etc. Definitely eating out is a huge one. Pack lunches and cook dinner at home. Also eating a good breakfast can cut down on the need to buy snacks mid morning if you are hungry. Cut out junk food and things like soda pop that cost money and aren't good for you anyway. Unpopular suggestion, but cutting out booze can save $$ Try to spend at least a little bit of money every now and then on something that is a WANT like renting a movie, so that you don't just feel like you have a crappy, boring cheap life all the time. Quit smoking if it applies (not that the stress of the situation will help).

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