DH Just Lost Job, Disney in 18 Days So Sad :(

[George69]

Hi All,
I am hoping maybe some magic may come our way. We have our trip to WDW June 16-21 at POP. DH birthday is June 9. Normally I would be so happy. but yesterday, he lost his job. While we are still going to WDW (paid for already), I am so sad since our future is unknown now and we desperately need the $ he brought in and he may not be able to get unemployment. WDW, even though pd. for, still costs $ for any extras (thought I'd take 1000.00 that I saved originally to spend at WDW....yeah right!) I know in the scheme of things it could be worse (ex: sick son or daughter) so I count my blessings for that. I am just so sad about the whole financial situation and now a cloud is hanging over our WDW trip and I am looking at cancelling our seashore trip the end of July! I don't even know why I am writing, but, any suppport would be appreciated. I was even thinking about calling POP and asking if they would make a Mickey phone call to DH to wish him Happy Birthday, when we get there, just to lighten the whole situation, but at this point, I don't even know if it will lighten the mood. or even if I care to do it anymore. Sorry to be a bummer.....

 

[jetsetter90]

I know right now you feel like a black cloud is over your head...I was there 3 years ago..but another door will open. Everyone said that to me one door closes but a better one will open and yes it did take a while but I'm in a much better place right now. Have faith and here are some for you and your family.

TTFN
Jetsetter90

 

[i_hrt_mickey]

I agree.... I have been there 3 times and two times we had just bought a new house... it will get better....

I know right now you feel like a black cloud is over your head...I was there 3 years ago..but another door will open. Everyone said that to me one door closes but a better one will open and yes it did take a while but I'm in a much better place right now. Have faith and here are some for you and your family.

TTFN
Jetsetter90

 

[eliza61]

It is perfectly normal to be sad. No matter when or what the situation getting laid off stinks, believe me I've been there.
First try not to cry to much about your trip. A lot of times when you get laid off/fired the first few days are the hardest. It feels like your entire world has collapse from underneath you & you immediatley think of all the worse case scenarioes. I think after a week or so, you and your Dh will find your "sea" legs again and be able to get a handle on your situation.
Next,
Use this trip to re-energize. Perhaps take it a bit slower, instead of concentrating on doing every attraction take some time and concentrate on the 2 of you (don't know if you are travelling with kids). Try and remember all the great qualities you two have! (and I think from how sympathetic and caring you sound in your post you have a lot of great qualities.) Laugh, if you can.
Make a wish at the Castle! Go on. I'm way, way, waaaaaay over the age of 21 and I still believe in magic. You guys will be ok!

 

[aksunshine]

Hugs!!!! I hope you have a wonderfully magical trip!

 

[JJ&JSMOM]

This was our situation 3 weeks ago and 7 days before our vacation. I can totally relate...our vacay was all paid for so we were planning on going but I wasn't nearly as excited as I was prior to his losing his job. DD4 got sick 2 days before we left so we ended up cancelling and moving our vacay to October. DS7 was heartbroken when he got home from school that day and I had to tell him we couldn't go to Disney the next day. I never want to have to do that again. So its been a rough month for us too so you're not alone!

Looks like you are trying to stay positive. Enjoy your trip and if you feel you can't maybe reschedule it to another time. But personally I would go and enjoy your vacay w/your family. You can address the other parts of your life when you get home.

Take care and hang in there!

 

[stemikger]

Go on the trip and when he gets back he will get another job. That is it. It might not be the greatest pay or the job he wants, but he will definitely get another job. So just look at it as a world of opportunity awaiting him when he returns.

Look at it as a challenge or a new part of his life filled with exciting times.

This could be a blessing so look at it that way and have a fantastic trip.

On my 40th birthday two years ago, I was planning the Disney trip of a life time and two weeks before going, my doctor found a small mark on my navel that he didn't like. He sent me to a dermatologist and it turned out to be melanoma. P.S. The dermotologist told me to cancel my trip and then the surgeon told me go and have a great time and when I get back he will remove it that week.

I went on my trip, thinking it might be my last and thank God it wasn't. So I know how it feels to have plans change right before the trip. So go and have a great time.

 

[George69]

I appreciate all of you taking the time to write words of encouragement. We are still going to go, but financially, I will be watching like a hawk everything we buy...which is NOT how I vacation, but I am greatful for being able to go when many others can not even do that, so I can not complain because we are lucky in that sense. Again, thank you, and I will hang in there .

 

[DISNEYLOVER70]

I am a firm believer in that saying "Everything happens for a reason". We may not realize it at the time, but everything works itself out. I hope that you have a wonderful vacation. Better things are ahead for you, I know that.

Renee

 

[Mom2R&D]

I am a firm believer in that saying "Everything happens for a reason". We may not realize it at the time, but everything works itself out. I hope that you have a wonderful vacation. Better things are ahead for you, I know that.

Renee

I couldn't agree with you more, even though my family is going through something similar right now.

My DH found out the day before we left for our anniversary trip to WDW that his company was being sold to a big corporation. We've been on pins and needles since then (March) and still aren't sure what's going to happen.

Granted, we've tentatively booked a September trip...but I know we might not be able to make it. If we do, great, if not, I won't die. (Maybe. )

It's been stressful but we know we're going to be okay. OP, everything DOES happen for a reason, you may not know what it is right away, but rest assured that things will work out for the best.

You have all the special wishes and pixie dust I can throw your way! Enjoy your vacation!

 

[LSchrow]

there will be lots of bumps in the road.
IMHO, WDW helps smooth them out.

 

[disneydance]

Im very sorry to hear this and i hope you have a good time just remember there is always another time over the rainbow and hugs to you

 

[jtnsami]

 

[chb]

I'm so sorry for your DH's job loss. My DH (who also has a June 9th bday!) was laid off a year and a half ago. He was out of work for 6 montha and it was tough. The hardest part was him stressing over it all. I wish he had been able to enjoy all of that time at home. It all worked out for the best and he now has an AWESOME job with Coke.

All of that is to say, have a really good time on your trip! I hope you are all able to get away from the worry and enjoy a few days and maybe your DH will get sprinkled with a little Pixie Dust and come back to some wonderful opportunities.

 

[ms_mckenna]

Hugs to you hun. We went thru my husband losing his job right before Thanksgiving year before last. Not the best time to lose a job because so many people are out of the office for holidays during that time period. He had a horrible time finding another job and I seriously kept thinking we are not going to make it thru. We did though. I can honestly say looking back that it was one of the best things that ever happened to us. Because we have moved on to much bigger and better things now. Something that would have never happened if he had stayed in the job he was in.
I say take the time and go on the trip try to enjoy each other as much as you can. Make a deal with DH to leave your problems at home ... I promise they will be right there waiting for you when you get back and you do not need to treat them to a trip if at all possible. You are in my thoughts I hope you both have a blessed trip and are able to relax and renew yourselves.

 

[bytheblood]

 

[a1tinkfans]

More HUGS your way....Hang in there...

YOU HAVE EACH OTHER

YOU HAVE YOUR FAMILY

YOU ARE ALL HEALTHY!!

YOU'RE GOING TO DISNEY......

Things will work out BELIEVE it and enjoy your trip.

 

[marcyinPA]

Hey, my long lost friend!

I'm so sorry to hear that your hubby lost his job. My dh has been through a few lay-offs himself, and it stinks! The last one was from Agere in 2002. He was laid off a week before our Disney trip. The trip was paid for, but it was very difficult to justify it financially. I was also not working at the time (I was a SAHM for many years!!), so we had NO income coming in at all, except for unemployment. Very scary times. But, through the grace of God, we never missed a payment on anything and never felt like we were going without.

BUT....like others have said, everything happens for a reason. It took a few years and a couple of very stressful and unsatisfying jobs, but he is now doing a job he likes very much and we are doing fine.

I will pray for you and your family....enjoy your Disney trip and each other....and come home refreshed and ready to tackle the job hunting!!

Marcy

 

[lesliewitt]

My DH lost his job right before Christmas three years ago, so I know how scary it can be. Although it seemed like forever (he was unemployed for 10 months-and our unemployment check didn't even cover our mortgage) we did get through it. In fact, it was really a blessing in disguise. He now has a job he loves with people that really appreciate him. Please enjoy your trip-because it will take time for him to get organized to being to look for a job anyway. Use the time to relax, and maybe even dream about what kind of job or career he really wants. My prayers are with you.

 

[George69]

Thank you for all of the support. I see I am not going to get it from my father, although my sister has been kind. I just emailed my father telling him DH lost his job and asking if I have any money in an old acct he used to have from me. I told him I am not sure we can make it. Mind you....my father just came back from Thailand on a trip, drives a Mercedes, gets acupuncture for the sick dog, his wife wears a diamond Rolex and her father used to sit on the board of Lorimar productions and passed away and did I mention they just recently sold a beach house in LaJolla California? Anyway, his reply after I emailed him about my situation was........"$XXX in your account and it takes about 10 days to get the money Dad"...I did not even get a phone call or a "Sorry to hear that". He has always been a jerk like this, but I always at least call on Father's Day to be a good daughter. I ca not seem to make myself call him and say Happy FAther's Day this year after his reply. I just can not do it. How can you have a daughter struggle with her family, have $ and not offer any support at all mentally or financially? I appreciate all of your kind words. I waish my father could see his way as to being as kind.