PollyOR Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QueenCat Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 :grouphug: Scarlett :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommy22alyns Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 I'm so sorry. I know that awful feeling. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomsintheGarden Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 I'm sorry! I hope he finds something very, very soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandylubug Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 Awe, I am SO sorry. I have been there and so has DH. The rejection hurts, even when you hate a job it hurts (at least it did for me ;) ) I pray he finds something swiftly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 Oh, dear. that is awful. I am so sorry, Scarlett. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PentecostalMom Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harriet Vane Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 Oh, I hope he finds full-time employment very soon. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunnyDays Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 I'm so sorry. I am glad to hear that you don't have heavy debts hanging over you though, it's one less worry when you have a boatload. We are happy to hand out hugs! :grouphug: I hope he finds something suitable quickly. Keep us posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsBasil Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 I am so sorry! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poiema Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 :grouphug: I'm sorry. BTDT, and so have most of our friends in the past year. My DH had good luck making connections and ultimately finding a new job through LinkedIn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommyfaithe Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freckles Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: BTDT and it's no fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reflections Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 :grouphug: :grouphug: I hope you all find something soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LG Gone Wild Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 I am sorry. That is scary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie_0801 Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
applethyme Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaKinVA Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 I'm sorry...praying something comes through soon. Lisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elfgivas Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 oh scarlett, i'm sorry. was it something you saw coming? no advice about which way to go re the remodel.... i'd be tempted to take it, but that is because i have a need to not feel insecure about money..... hugs to you both, ann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 So sorry to hear this. (((hugs))) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueridge Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 I've been there. Praying for happier times for you! :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlmiraGulch Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 Oh, man.....I hate that for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
readinmom Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 So sorry...we know how it feels. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthwestMom Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melmichigan Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Posted May 3, 2013 Author Share Posted May 3, 2013 Thanks everyone. I know it is bad, but I take comfort in the fact that I am not alone. When I got home from taking ds to his dad dh had painted 3/4 of the house! He found a deal on paint and started painting. $44 So that was a nice surprise. Yeah, I know, he rocks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 I'm sorry to hear that. It's hard to go through. Laura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdventureMoms Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 ::hugs:: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joan in GE Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Hope he finds something even better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butter Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 I'm sorry. That is one of the worst feelings in the world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plansrme Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 I have never been fired from a job, you know, 'cause I'm so awesome, but I have known many people on a professional basis who have. I am an attorney and have had numerous client contacts fired, so these are people I work with professionally. They are not just friends, so I have some idea, a good idea, of their professional capabilities. And what I have seen is that it is almost never about their professional capabilities. I don't know your husband's situation, of course, but having seen so many of my contacts fired over the last 7 or 8 years has been a real eye-opener to me. I had one client that fired everyone after 3 years over some imagined fault. It was bizarre, but they are not the only ones. Some bosses cannot resist the lure of the Next Awesome Job Candidate, or the need to look powerful, or whatever makes them need to shake things up just for the sake of shaking thinks up. My experience has been that people who are fired for real professional reasons are fired only after extensive interventions. Their bosses try to help them get up to speed or increase their work volume or resolve whatever else is the problem. If the pink slip comes out of the blue, ironically, it tends to be for reasons other than incompetence. Thinking back on it, I would say that has been the case for every fired person I've known. That was probably zero help, but I do hope your husband bounces back quickly into an even better job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Posted May 3, 2013 Author Share Posted May 3, 2013 I have never been fired from a job, you know, 'cause I'm so awesome, but I have known many people on a professional basis who have. I am an attorney and have had numerous client contacts fired, so these are people I work with professionally. They are not just friends, so I have some idea, a good idea, of their professional capabilities. And what I have seen is that it is almost never about their professional capabilities. I don't know your husband's situation, of course, but having seen so many of my contacts fired over the last 7 or 8 years has been a real eye-opener to me. I had one client that fired everyone after 3 years over some imagined fault. It was bizarre, but they are not the only ones. Some bosses cannot resist the lure of the Next Awesome Job Candidate, or the need to look powerful, or whatever makes them need to shake things up just for the sake of shaking thinks up. My experience has been that people who are fired for real professional reasons are fired only after extensive interventions. Their bosses try to help them get up to speed or increase their work volume or resolve whatever else is the problem. If the pink slip comes out of the blue, ironically, it tends to be for reasons other than incompetence. Thinking back on it, I would say that has been the case for every fired person I've known. That was probably zero help, but I do hope your husband bounces back quickly into an even better job. Actually it was a lot of help. :) dh absolutely felt like it was out of the blue. He was off work sick for 3 months and we really worried about his job, but he has been back since the first of December and all seemed well. People having been bailing from the company for months and dh even got a call from a headhunter a few months back, but he told me he wanted to stick with them because he is 46 and doesn't want to be hopping from job to to job chasing a few more dollars. He painted about 3/4 of my house while I was gone for about 3 hours yesterday. I just feel so bad for him....he wants to find another job in his field quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
readwithem Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 Sorry to hear this. :( Can he call the headhunter and tell him his situation has changed and he's now interested in listening? Who knows, the original opportunity might still be available, and if it's not, at least the headhunter knows he is in the market for a new position. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Posted May 3, 2013 Author Share Posted May 3, 2013 Yes he has a call into him now. Everyone just pray. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celticmom Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heatherwith4 Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 Praying, Scarlett. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebecca VA Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 Praying here, Scarlett! What an awesome DH you have, to get right out and start looking, and then find TWO LEADS almost immediately! And paint the house, too! He's a keeper, for sure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MercyA Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: and prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenL Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 Prayers are with you, Scarlett. And of course, many of these :grouphug: ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-rap Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 I'm so sorry! I do remember when that happened to my father, and he was so discouraged. It turned out to be a wonderful thing, and put our lives on a completely different path. I would never have met my husband had my father not been laid off! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldberry Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 . The economy has just been so bad for so long. Many people have lost jobs and I think that everyone who hasn;t feels extremely lucky- not superior. This is very true! When DH lost his job, we went through tough time...but similar to you we didn't have alot of debt. Keeping life simple pays off during times like this...you will find the necessities and get through it! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lilaclady Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 Praying for you and your Dh that he gets another job soon. Lots of hugs your way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gretchen in NJ Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 I haven't even told anyone IRL. I just can't bring myself to. I feel scared and discouraged. I will take hugs. I know how you feel. :grouphug: Mine lost his in February, It is off putting to say the least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Posted May 3, 2013 Author Share Posted May 3, 2013 I know how you feel. :grouphug: Mine lost his in February, It is off putting to say the least. :grouphug: How are you surviving? Did you have to go back to work? Just to add to our worries.....dh has a bad knee....he had an MRI last week (before he was laid off) and the follow up for that was today. Surgeon wants to scope it next week....best case is he needs a new ACL which the surgeon will do that day. Worst case and highly likely is that he needs total knee replacement. :( I think my head is going to explode. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibraryLover Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 I'm so sorry. That has been a fear of mine. It often seems so random. :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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