A better 2010!!!

[dalton165]

Dh started his new job today after 2 years of un & underemployment.

I cannot beginning to express the weight that has been lifted off of our family. Stress is a horrible thing!!! It's amazing how it affects your health and your life in general.

Althought he's still not making close to what he did....we've learned a lot from this board and have been able to get by with less.

I am sending wishes to everyone who is in a similar situation....May 2010 be a better year for all.

 

[tessiemez]

Congratuations! That's great news!

 

[delmar411]

Congrats to him and your family!!!

 

[ilovediznee]

I know you must be very, very happy. I hope this new job is a good fit for him. My BFF's husband lost his job about six weeks ago - second layoff in two years and she is REALLY depressed. She has also been going thru some medical issues and was doing really well and then this hit. She has become more and more depressed and I usually don't hear from her unless I call her. I personally think she needs to go and get a job, even PT to not only help out financially, but I think getting out would help her as well. Do you have any advice on this? I am not trying to pry, but she is spending her days inside with no iteraction with others, except her husband, who is also depressed because of his job situation. I hate to see her this way..

I changed jobs for the better in September but I still have lots of medical and credit card bills. Although I miss some of my friends at the old place, I always wanted to work where I am; it is closer to home which cuts down on gas money and it was a raise to help cover almost 90% of my credit card monthly payments. If I can just get rid of the medical expenses, it would cut out almost another $200 a month which would be great.

Any advice would be helpful and I hope others have a good New Year and that your husband likes his job!!

 

[christa112]

To a great 2010!!!

I have lost 2 family members this year as well as my job. Not a great 2009. Bring on 2010!!!!!

 

[mamo-4-wdw]

Congrats on DH new job! I have been laid off since feb'09 so I know how excited you both must be.

ilovediznee i think your BFF would benifit from having a PT job. I think people need interaction with other people to be mentally healthly. I just isn't good for anyone to be a hermit. If the only person she sees all day is depressed that would add to her depression. But if she sees other people who are more up beat that can have an effect on her as well. The extra income would also help .

christia112 I am so sorry for your loss. I hope you find a better job very soon.

I agree 2009 has been a hard year, lost job in feb & my DM77 was in hospital in sep.

I know 2010 will be better for us all.

 

[eliza61]

Dh started his new job today after 2 years of un & underemployment.

I cannot beginning to express the weight that has been lifted off of our family. Stress is a horrible thing!!! It's amazing how it affects your health and your life in general.

Althought he's still not making close to what he did....we've learned a lot from this board and have been able to get by with less.

I am sending wishes to everyone who is in a similar situation....May 2010 be a better year for all.

Congratulations and best of luck.

Stress is a horrible thing. The surgeon general wants to make it an epidemic. It's believe that stress can cut 5 years off your life.

Many prayers for everyone dealing with this tough economy.