I need a shoulder to cry on. DH and I both lost our jobs yesterday. UPDATED Page 5

[Scoobmuzic]

When one door closes, another opens.

Chin up!!

Thanks Cathryn!! I believe this also but when the door actually closes in your face. it's hard to keep a positive outlook but I am trying!!

Remember the advice from the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy:

DON'T PANIC!!!!

When I lost my job last summer two weeks before a planned (and already paid for) Disney vacation, I had to remind myself of that all the time.

Step one is to apply for your unemployment compensation. It is a lot of paperwork and hassle, but it is something as far as income is concerned.

Step two: someone mentioned it earlier - work your network.

Step three: you have a marketable skill from your accounting experience.

Stay positive - it will work out.

LOL Thanks!! I have been panicking a tiny bit but trying to remain calm and stay positive.

I'm so sorry. Dh and I went through something similar in the recession of the early 80s. We wouldn't work for the same company again. Take a day or two to lick your wounds, but not too long or it can get paralyzing.

Hang in there. Don't be afraid to take something part time if it looks like it has promise to grow. I signed up for a master's program the day I got laid off, and a month later took an 8 hr a week consulting job. It turned into really fascinating well-paid full time work in a couple of months. I loved the job and was busy as all get out with going for the masters, too.

I hope you both find something great quickly.

Thanks!! I think if I don't get any bites from my resume soon, I will be looking for maybe 2 PT jobs. I hate to have to do this but "you gotta do what you gotta do" as they say.

I am so sorry to hear about this Mary Anne. I really hope something opens up for both you very soon.

Thanks so much!!!!

 

[Scoobmuzic]

Well, DH & I filed for unemployment yesterday. I think I'm going to take the weekend to stay home & be depressed and then I'll start looking for a job first thing Monday morning.

Thanks for all the great advice & hugs from everyone. I will keep you all updated!!!

 

[pilotwife_02]

I'm so sorry to hear this. I am hearing way to many stories like that and it makes me sad and worried.

I pray that the economy turns around soon.

 

[browneyes106]

I'm sorry about this. I will keep you both in my prayers.

 

[Scoobmuzic]

Well, I know I haven't posted in a while but just wanted everyone to know, I start work on Monday!! I am so excited. I have been very bored and very discouraged lately. I was on my way to school last week when my old boss called and asked if I had found work yet. I told him no and he offered me a job!!! He was an awesome boss so I jumped at the chance.

So, as of Monday 9:00am,
I am no longer jobless!!
(I can finally use the dancing banana).

DH is still looking but has been helping a friend using by Craig's List to find customers for his business. He makes a little money with every contact one he sends. It's not much but every little bit helps.

I wanted to thank everyone for their prayers and well wishes, I know they helped!! You guys are the best.

 

[WDWBarb]

 

[D. Crockett]

Well, I know I haven't posted in a while but just wanted everyone to know, I start work on Monday!! I am so excited. I have been very bored and very discouraged lately. I was on my way to school last week when my old boss called and asked if I had found work yet. I told him no and he offered me a job!!! He was an awesome boss so I jumped at the chance.

So, as of Monday 9:00am,
I am no longer jobless!!
(I can finally use the dancing banana).

DH is still looking but has been helping a friend using by Craig's List to find customers for his business. He makes a little money with every contact one he sends. It's not much but every little bit helps.

I wanted to thank everyone for their prayers and well wishes, I know they helped!! You guys are the best.

Thanks for the happy update & congrats on your good news!

 

[Rafiki31]

that is wonderful news!!!!

 

[Dan Murphy]

That is wonderful, MaryAnne!!! So happy to hear the good news. Continued good wishes for you and also for Steve that he lands something permanent soon. He will. God bless.

 

[minniecarousel]

whew!

That unemployment thing is the pits! Congratulations on the new job.

 

[WebmasterMaryJo]

I am so glad to come across this really good news for you. I'm glad you found a job, and working for someone you already like.

 

[SC Minnie]

That's awesome news!!!!!

I hope something happens soon for your DH too!