Don't really know where to post this, but...

[Ardenne]

I needed to post it somewhere, so I hope this is ok.

Last October, we scheduled a family trip to Disney with the grandparents, and DH didn't get to go at the last minute -- his employers were shorthanded, and he was told he'd lose his job if he went. Well, he didn't go -- and he got laid off while we were gone. He's been working temporary jobs ever since, off and on -- more on than off, thank goodness, but still pretty nervewracking, with unemployment periods ranging from a few days up to 6 weeks at a stretch.

He had a new permanent job lined up to start July 1. We scheduled our new trip to Disney, so excited about taking him with us this time, for his very first vacation week from that new job. Well, we just got a call telling us that they yanked the funding for the job -- so now he's lost THAT one too, before even ever starting.

He's trying to look on the bright side -- he knew I wasn't thrilled about going in the August crowds/heat and points out that the good news is now we can go in late September like I had wanted to, since his current temp job runs out in June and we have nothing at all lined up after that. I'm having a really hard time thinking about Disney at all now, though I had been so excited about it, and about getting to take him with us this time around, and now just thinking about it is bringing back all of the trauma of him losing his job while we were gone last time. Here we go again. This is a roller coaster I could really do without

 

[nickelsfamily]

I am so sorry to hear about your families situation. Things get tough and you just have to work through it, even though it may be easier said than done sometimes!
If I were in your shoes, I would plan for the trip in September and try to look on the bright side of things. Everything happens for a reason, even though it may be tough to figure out why! I am sure that everything will get back on track with your DHs work situation in due time.
I will send some pixie dust your way and very happy thoughts too!

 

[Ardenne]

Thank you. I need all of the pixie dust I can get, I think -- I can't even think about our trip now without feeling sick to my stomach with all the job loss associations it's accumulating

 

[Alex2kMommy]

We had to cancel our late April trip to Disneyland when my husband wound up in the hospital. And all that occurred the week of layoffs where he works. Thank goodness he is fine and still has a job.

I have been a bit depressed since all of this happened; worried about DH's health, and so disappointed that our first trip ever to Disneyland (and our first family vacation in 3 years) was canceled.

Today things are looking up! DH saw his doctor today, and his health is looking good. And after waiting impatiently for fall specials from Disney, I gave up and booked a trip to DL for late September. I'm so excited!!! The crowds should be smaller, the weather still awesome, and we will appreciate the experience and one another that much more for having waited.

Hang in there, girl! Your turn is coming.

 

[ADisneyQueen]

In March we went to WDW after DH returned from a job interview in another state. Although the trip was fun, DH said he thought about the job and moving the whole time. I did part of the time. So, I suggest going when your life is in order. I felt like we should have been at home deciding what to do about moving ,getting the house ready to sell, etc.

 

[Ardenne]

That's probably very sound advice, but I think we'll probably go ahead and go anyway. The kids already know about the trip and would be very disappointed if we didn't go, and DH very much wants to go too. He also felt that since it's only the 3rd of May now, and we're not going until the end of September, he may very well have a job again by then, and if not, we've been doing the temporary thing for a year, so it's something we're fairly accustomed to by now anyway.

Mom will muddle along, like always. I managed last year when he didn't go with us, and I still had fun.... so I'm sure I could do it with him. I just wish we could do it with no shadows whatsoever.

 

[Kanga1]

My DH was informed the end of January that his contract will not be renewed come September 1st. He is actively pursuing another job and we hope he can get something before our trip in June. Regardless, we are going. The trip is already paid in full and life is too short.
As far as your DH's job goes...it will all work out. I truly believe that. For both you and me. As someone posted, everything happens for a reason. We may not always understand why, but we must trust in that.
Saying a prayer and hoping you have a great trip!

 

[Ardenne]

Thank you, Kanga, and good luck to your DH in his job search!

I'm feeling a bit better about it this morning... we'll just start the hunt again. BTDT, nothing new, we'll manage.

I'm going to be *so* relieved if/when we ever get to settle down again in one place again, though!