DH Got Laid off.

[Sunshine73]

:(

I don't even know what to say. He's worked hard for this company for three years. He's saved them time, money and resources. He's worked overtime without asking for pay and he's definitely gone above and beyond his job description and they told him Monday that there just wasn't enough work for him.

I'm just ready to pull my hair out. Thankfully we have some money in savings but I'm just heartbroken because that money is the result of sacrifice and struggle and we were planning to use it for a much needed vacation and as a down payment on a house within the next year or so. Now we'll have to use it to survive and hope it lasts long enough to keep us afloat until he finds another job.

We'll lose our medical/dental insurance. Oh, sure, we could keep it through COBRA if we could afford the $1200 per month premium...which we couldn't afford even if DH still HAD a job...now that he's without income, there's no way we can afford that much to keep insurance.

I can't stop crying. I want to be supportive for my DH but I'm just crushed. Of course, he's applied for unemployment and he's looking for a job but the market is tough right now and even with his qualifications it's going to be difficult. He's got some leads but most are out of town which would require either a long commute (not good with gas prices being the way they are) or us moving (not good because I would have to quit my awesome job that I love).

We just had to deal with the death of my father-in-law last October and DH's major surgeries/infections last August - November. We're just getting back on our feet from that and now this? I don't know how much more I can handle. :cry:

[JayIsh]

I'm sorry to hear this bad news Sunshine...And I know the last thing you'll want to hear is some stranger telling you that it'll all be ok...But I have faith that God hasn't brought you this far to drop you on your head now...More will be revealed, and the best is yet to come!!!

Jay

[Mumof2]

Sunshine..Im so sorry to hear that,My Hubby lost his job in March I know how you feel.it's hard to figure out why,but We looked at it like well it wasn't meant to be.so we've moved on and it takes time but he'll find a great job soon.just keep looking toward the future everything will fall into it's place...:) :)

[mammaduke]

Sunshine I am so sorry to hear about your DH lossing his job. I know how hard it is we were getting back on our feet when my DH came down with cancer & we have been struggling every since, but as Jay said have faith in the Lord & he'll help you through this . Just as he has helped us.
I'll keep you both in my prayers, & pray that he finds a job soon.

[Laney]

Sending you much love and prayers right now.

[MrsH]

Sunshine...I'm so sorry to hear about your husband being laid off. I hope that Illinois had good unemployment benefits (Florida's has a maximum of $275 a week). Are they offering any out placement help (ie. resume writing, re-training)?

I will keep your family in my prayers.

[Annette1990]

Sunshine...I too am really sorry to hear this. I am sure you are stressed out beyond belief. Not knowing what's going to happen next can be unnerving. I will also keep you all in my prayers that something looks up for your husband soon. Take care and hang in there. Things will get better.

[momnan30]

God stands with us when we are in trouble. Pray for wisdom to make good decisions for your family at this difficult time. I know that we will all remember to send up a prayer for you as well. One day at a time...

[DoubleA]

Things always work out for good people, and you are one of the best. Im sorry this has happened and I wish you luck.

[Minta]

Sunshine,

Sorry to hear about this. I am sure things will pick up for you. I am firm believer that everything happens for a reason. I understand how you feel. I was laid off the week before Christmas but found a better job that pays better too. Has your husband posted his resume on line? If not I would suggest he do that. Just take things one day at a time and try not to stress too much about it. Hang in there and we are here for you.

[ReineV]

I'm sorry to hear that hon. I know it's really hard to stay strong and have faith during times when the world seems to be crashing down around you, but just keep praying. Cry, scream if you have to, but just know that in the end, God takes care of his faithful ones. When you pray for a new job for your hubby, don't just ask for it, thank God in advance for his new job. You know that your God is a God of "yes" to his righteous, so just thank him and praise him for all of the blessings that he has bestowed upon your life and all of the blessings that he will bestow upon your life. I know I'll be keeping your family in my prayers. Don't let negative thoughts take over your mind. Keep your eye on God and your family.

~Much Love~

[Sunshine73]

I swear I thought I'd posted a reply last night but it's not here...I've been a bit scatter minded this week so I may have intended to reply but got sidtracked? :? I swear I feel like I'm losing my mind here.

Anyway, I just wanted to express my sincere thanks to everyone here. It does mean a lot to have the reminders that things *do* work out and that this is probably no more than a bump in the road. Sometimes it's hard to remember that when it seems like you're traveling a patch of road filled with nothing but potholes.

He's already got resumes circulating, he's called old co-workers and friends to make contacts that way and he's got some good leads so I'm hoping that these people will see what an asset he would be and call him for an interview. In the meantime he's applied for unemployment...it won't be much (about 47% of his previouis rate of pay capped at $369.00) and his will be even less than it should be because when they figure in his rate of pay, it's based on last year when he was off work for about 3 1/2 months due to an injury he suffered at work. So, his earnings look much less than they actually are. *sigh* I guess something is definitely better than nothing but this is all just so discouraging.

Thanks everyone again, especially for your kind thoughts and prayers...we need them all right now. DH and I are both bone weary from everything we've been through over the past year or so.

[Annette1990]

Sunshine73:I swear I thought I'd posted a reply last night but it's not here...I've been a bit scatter minded this week so I may have intended to reply but got sidtracked? :-o I swear I feel like I'm losing my mind here


Nope you are not losing it Sunshine..this has also happened to me more than once. Keeping your family in my thoughts that it all will work out. Keep us posted!

[Iluvsantasandsnowpeople]

Hey Sunshine, by the way I love your name. With a name like that I am sure you have a sunny disposition.
I to hope things work out for you and I am a firm believer that when a door shuts a few windows open somehwere, so keep looking for those windows.
I will keep you and your Hubby in my thoughts and prayers.
And remember to smile cheesy even when you don't want to. Cuz it really does make you feel better. So I am sending you some smiles from N. GA>cheesy

[yuletide]

Hang on if you at all can. Try to check on websites - even Craig's list or monster.com...at this point anything will be helpful. Don't give up - everyone is in the same boat and it's rough here too.
I'll pray for your family.
Yuletide

[irishgirl]

Sunshine, you are living out what everyone fears. Cry! Don't be ashamed. You have to grieve and then you can move on. I hope and pray that everything works out for you and your DH. Thank God you do have some money in the bank so you aren't completely destitute. Look into government subsidized health insurance that is what it is there for times like this. I will pray for you. Don't give up... and remember
"Smile it increases your face value...."
"laughter threw tears is one of my favorite emotions..."
Steel Magnolias

[usafvet]

I will certainly keep you in my thoughts during this time. I know it is easier said than done, but have faith. God will never leave nor forsake you, especially during tumultuous times as these.

[angiejo]

I will be praying for you, DH, family. Something great will come out of this situation! Angie :sparkle:

[mammaduke]

Believe in him & he will help you through this hard time. We are all here for you, so be strong Sunshine, that's what friends do & what we are here for we care about each other & we feel your pain. So know we are all here with you to help you through this.

[Head Elf]

Sunshine and family,
I know that saying sorry isn't always the answer when something like this pops up, but you family here have you in our thoughts and wishes that the DH will find another job worthy of him, him not worthy of it. Your sadness touches all of us and when one door shuts another will open, sometimes not wide, but it still opens. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

[stoerkel]

You and your family are in my prayers while you go through this tough time. God will provide and get you through this. Lean on Him.

[Sunshine73]

Thank you all so very much. Your thoughts, kind words and prayers help more than you will ever know. I've finally managed to stop crying and Dh and I have sat down and made a financial plan to hopefully see us through until he finds another job.

In the meantime we're just trying to hang in there and have faith that this is just a brief bypass on the highway of our lives.

[JanaBanana]

I hope something comes his way very soon... I know that it must be very hard for you right now... I am sorry :( And with the price of gas and groceries and verything else so darn high right now, things look bleak for many. Im sure he will find something very soon.

[Storeytime]

Sunshine, I'm so sorry to hear this. I can only say what so many others have said. Just keep hanging in there, turn to the truth that you know way down deep int your heart; God will see you through and there will be a light in all of this eventually. Anything I say sounds so cliche, but just know that we will be praying for you.
Tim

[mammaduke]

Hang in there sunshine, & make sure u keep us updated on how everything is going. Prayers will continue to be sent your way.Thank you all so very much. Your thoughts, kind words and prayers help more than you will ever know. I've finally managed to stop crying and Dh and I have sat down and made a financial plan to hopefully see us through until he finds another job.

In the meantime we're just trying to hang in there and have faith that this is just a brief bypass on the highway of our lives.