DH was laid off.

[LuvOrlando]

Of course prayers are on their way. Every single time I read a story like this my heat breaks a little more.

Hopefully your husband can take comfort in knowing that his situation has nothing to do with him at all, so many people are out of work and the jobs are just not there at the moment.

 

[marcyinPA]

We've been there and done that more times than I care to count. My DH is in a very volatile field...

Since you asked for prayers, I'm going to assume that you are faithful....Try to have your DH look at this as God's plan for the time being. Maybe it's all in the plan that he spend more time with his children. The right job is there...in God's time. I know it's really hard to look at it like that, but seeing it that way gave my DH and I a sense of peace in our situation.

Prayers going out to both of you. I do hope that the perfect job comes to him quickly!

 

[Happy Mom2]

Not to sound like I know anything but the economy is taking an upturn (no thanks to all the stupid mandates of the current admistration). Our business is booming and we cannot hire enough people.
We have always looked at what we do (55 years) as an economic judge. If we have work, that means the plants are gearing up for major production in the next year. I know a year seems a long way off but the manufacturing plants are do renovations like crazy right now. We really can't find enough welders, millwrights, pipefitters, engineers to meet our work schedule. I realize these are not the jobs people are looking for if you have a college degree but they are the most in demand.
There is work out there and it's coming soon!
(This is not a political post, just a heads up.) Rethink what you can do.

Funny, because DH is in the office side of plant construction. He was an expeditor for the largest engineering company in the world. They are closing the office here because there is not enough work, and there was no where they could transfer him. I'm in south Louisiana, and the recession hit here a lot later than the rest of the country so we are still feeling the effects.

Where are you?

Happy Mom and Rose Red what do your DH's do for their jobs?

Never know, maybe someone on the boards have a "connection" or at the very least a good head hunter they can put you in touch with.

Best of Luck to anyone looking for employment.

He is an expeditor. Thanks for asking.

 

[rie'smom]

Prayers for OP, her husband, and all the other families looking for work.

 

[Happy Mom2]

Thank you all for the prayers.

 

[2princesscuties]

I know how you feelMy DH was laid off last week.This time last year he was laid off of his job he had been at for 13 yearsHe was fortunate to have found a job within a week.Well last Friday they called him in to give him his 1 year review and then they told him they were laying him off.I dont work either,have been trying to find a job but nothing.I will keep your family in my prayers and hope that Dh finds a job soon.

 

[DisneyWhirled]

I understand completely.

I, too, was laid off almost a week ago and I will say that I am completely depressed.

Our entire office closed, and we knew it was coming. Fortunately, we were provided a severance, so I have something to go on for a little while, but I carried the insurance for the family, so that piece worries me terribly (I can get COBRA or insurance through DH work, but it is the extra 1200/mo that I am frantic about.

I started looking agressively at the beginning of July. I really thought that I would have found something. Quite a few people in my office did find work and transitioned right to their new jobs this past Monday.

I know that I have so much to be greatful and thankful for, but, I feel that I have no purpose...isn't that crazy??? I have a home to care for and two kids that need me, that should be my purpose, right?

I'm sorry your DH is going through this, I don't wish these feelings on my worst enemy. Please support him (it sounds like you are very supportive) and do tell him how what he is doing right now in the home and for the kids/family is very important. Please tell him that he is not alone and that this is no reflection on him. I wish him (and your family) the very best.

Hopefully, our economy will get better very soon!! Sorry to have hijacked your thread!

 

[bumbershoot]

to everyone who needs the hugs.

 

[Happy Mom2]

I understand completely.

I, too, was laid off almost a week ago and I will say that I am completely depressed.

Our entire office closed, and we knew it was coming. Fortunately, we were provided a severance, so I have something to go on for a little while, but I carried the insurance for the family, so that piece worries me terribly (I can get COBRA or insurance through DH work, but it is the extra 1200/mo that I am frantic about.

I started looking agressively at the beginning of July. I really thought that I would have found something. Quite a few people in my office did find work and transitioned right to their new jobs this past Monday.

I know that I have so much to be greatful and thankful for, but, I feel that I have no purpose...isn't that crazy??? I have a home to care for and two kids that need me, that should be my purpose, right?

I'm sorry your DH is going through this, I don't wish these feelings on my worst enemy. Please support him (it sounds like you are very supportive) and do tell him how what he is doing right now in the home and for the kids/family is very important. Please tell him that he is not alone and that this is no reflection on him. I wish him (and your family) the very best.

Hopefully, our economy will get better very soon!! Sorry to have hijacked your thread!

No need to apologize. I am glad others are able to share their experiences. I hope you are able to find something soon. In the meantime, I hope you are able to enjoy the extra time you are able to spend with your family. What do you do?