PinkTulip Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 (edited) I posted last week about my DH interviewing for a new job, and we found out yesterday he didn't get it. We currently have our own business, but are losing our client that represents 80% of our income because DH is (rightly) refusing to do some shady/unethical/borderline illegal stuff the client wants him to do. So today's docket is tell the kids, call a leasing agent about a rental home I've had my eye on, and start getting our house "realtor ready" to put up for sale. It's strange because we are actually going on vacation in 10 days, but the vacation is already paid for and we can't get our money back at this point. It feels so weird to be going on vacation when we're basically losing our job. I guess we'll go, try to relax, and enjoy the moment until we come home and face some hard realities. Ideally, we will push hard and have the house ready to hit the market while we're on vacation. It would be a good time to have people walking through while we're gone. We'll see how the next 10 days go, though. If you are the praying type, any prayers / positive thoughts, etc. would be greatly appreciated. It's going to get bumpy around here for the next year or so until we get our feet back under us. ETA: fixed typo Edited July 13, 2017 by Pink Tulip 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selkie Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommyoffive Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 I am so sorry to hear that. But I am sure that is leaving the door open for something even better to come your way. Go and enjoy the vacation. It is a great time for you house to be up. Sending prayers your way. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 I posted last week about my DH interviewing for a new job, and we found out yesterday he didn't get it. We currently have our own business, but are losing our client that represents 80% of our income because DH is (rightly) refusing to do some shady/unethical/borderline illegal stuff the client wants him to do. So today's docket is tell the kids, call a leasing agent about a rental home I've had my eye on, and start getting our house "realtor ready" to put up for sale. It's strange because we are actually going on vacation in 10 days, but the vacation is already paid for and we can't get our money back at this point. It feels so weird to be going on vacation when we're basically losing our job. I guess we'll go, try to relax, and enjoy the moment until we come home and face some hard realities. Ideally, we will push hard and have the house ready to hit the market while we're on vacation. It would be a good time to have people walking through while we're gone. We'll see how the next 10 days go, though. If you are the praying type, any prayers / positive thoughts, etc. would be greatly appreciated. It's going to get bumpy around here for the next year or so until we get our feet back under us. ETA: fixed typo So sorry. I Am sure it will work out and he will get a job soon...but I know it is terrible in the meantime. Last summer Dh lost his job less than two weeks before a big NYC trip with our teen boys. We decided to go anyway and I am glad we did. We had a great time, great memories and a year later Dh is back to work even though at the time it was like he would nver get hired again. (((Hugs))) 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 I am sure you and your Dh have thought this through, but I am wondering about selling and renting while job searching. What if he gets a job where relocation is necessary? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancingmama Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 We had something similar happen. Enjoy that vacation, create memories with the kids, regroup, and when you get back you'll be all the more ready to face the challenges life throws your way. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MooCow Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 Darn. I was hoping he would get it. Try to have an enjoyable vacation if y'all can. I will continue to keep your family in our prayers. (Hugs) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommyoffive Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 Can either your or he pick up a side job? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
displace Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 I am sure you and your Dh have thought this through, but I am wondering about selling and renting while job searching. What if he gets a job where relocation is necessary? I was just thinking this too. Frequently, relocation can be a financial advantage. Of course, if doesn't apply if you need to stay near family or already live on an inexpensive place. I'm sorry to hear this and I'll be thinking of you. I hope your DH finds something soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tammyw Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 I'm so sorry to hear this and sending positive thoughts your way. My husband's company just went through a massive layoff, his position included, so we are in a similar boat. It's not fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janeway Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 I am so incredibly sorry!!! ((((hugs)))) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janeway Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 Are there any organizations near you that could help you with house payments until he can get a new job? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie G Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 :grouphug: But enjoy the vacation. You worked hard and earned it, and it can be a good time to grow closer as a family so you can get through this together. Showing the house while you are away would be awesome. Hope it sells quickly and that dh finds the right job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3 ladybugs Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 I am so sorry you are going through this. I know it isn't easy. However, you would be amazed how much a vacation actually helps clear your head when you are in situations like this. I am sure there are few of us that haven't been where you are right now. It is never easy but I do know that sometimes it works out better then you could have ever imagined. DH lost his job (company closed) in May 2011 and he was out of work till December 2011. It was AWFUL. When he did find a job it was for a severe pay cut and the insurance was a joke (not good as I was only 2 years out from lymphoma at the time). DH hated not making more money. However it was something. I kept telling him that it was "job training" for an even better job. Hard to say that to someone who has a PhD and doesn't think they needed more training. However he perservered and ended up leaving that company when he couldn't grow anymore (it was a small company). He went to an even smaller company that sounded great, but was the worst job he ever had. Little did he know that a bit over a year later, he would reach out to his contacts and found a job that wasn't advertised and was 1.5 hours away (each way). He got this job because he befriended the HR person at that first job when he was making peanuts (relatively speaking). He wouldn't have got this job without doing what he did to make ends meet back in 2011. To say this is his dream job and company is a HUGE understatement. Even with his HUGE commute he LOVES this job. Turns out I was right. He did do job training. He is a better person for it too. My point is, just keep your head up and look at everything. Also networking is key. DH wouldn't have found this job if he had just talked to people in his field. He found it by looking at everyone. Trust me I wouldn't think in a million, zillion years that my husband would be working where he is working now. In fact I am SHOCKED that he is working there. However, sometimes the perfect job is in an unexpected place. Prayers for you and your family. Please keep us posted! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelingChris Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 I will pray. This is tough. Enjoy your vacation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EMS83 Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: for those sky-falling moments. It sounds like you're handling it well, generally, though. I hope things go as smoothly as possible and prayers sent for you and yours. I'd see the vacation as a fortuitous piece of provision. It would be a great time for open houses and walk-throughs, and it's a last hurrah before having to batten down the hatches. Have fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-rap Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 I'll certainly pray for you. I like to think that when something like that doesn't work out, a better option is around the corner! I still remember when I was in high school and my father lost his job completely unexpectedly. (The company he worked for closed down.) He had just paid off a big family trip to Hawaii, our first ever big trip like that. So, he lost his job and then our whole family went to Hawaii. My mother always got a kick out of wondering what everyone was thinking! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kewb Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 I am sorry he didn't get the job. I am hopeful something better is on the horizon. Enjoy the vacation. It will be beneficial for mental health. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creekland Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 Sorry to hear your news and will keep you all in prayers. Hubby and I have found vacations can be a great time for brainstorming, so who knows? You could end up finding out this is a blessing in disguise as some others have seen (including us). I'll be praying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachel Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 I'm sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpie Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 I'm so sorry! Sometimes life is just hard. Praying the peace that passes all understanding will guard your hearts and minds. Sometimes the unknown is frightening. Go on your vacation and soak up the family time. Praying God opens doors and truly blesses your husband for his integrity! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldberry Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 It's strange because we are actually going on vacation in 10 days, but the vacation is already paid for and we can't get our money back at this point. It feels so weird to be going on vacation when we're basically losing our job. We had that happen before! It felt so awkward and I felt the need to explain to random people that it was already paid for. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz CA Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 Vacations are good for the soul - especially those that are already paid for. Can you continue to look for jobs but also double/triple marketing efforts to gain more clients for your business? I don't know how many other clients you would have to gain to make it up but perhaps it can be done but probably not in a span of a couple of months. Praying for a restful vacation and doors to open. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraidycat Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 :grouphug: :grouphug: Fingers crossed that your DH makes an amazing contact while on vacation! You never know where they might turn up. Mine met a potential employer a couple weeks ago at the airport when he and the other guy were the only ones laughing at the comedy of errors of a gate change 4 (four!) times in the span of an hour, while all the other passengers were grumbling. They got talking and the guy asked for DH's number and gave DH his right then and there. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alicia64 Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 I'm so sorry. We were where you are with two year old twins. People kept saying, "Did you know that the Chinese word for 'opportunity' and crisis is the same?" Boy, that bugged me. But in retrospect, my dh losing his job catapulted our family into a wonderful new life. It took over six months. (The wonderful life thing happened about two years after he got the new job at six months.) My point: Hang in there. Also, are you willing to move? Is he looking for jobs in other states on Indeed.com? Alley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparklyUnicorn Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 sorry :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 I'm so sorry. We were where you are with two year old twins. People kept saying, "Did you know that the Chinese word for 'opportunity' and crisis is the same?" Boy, that bugged me. But in retrospect, my dh losing his job catapulted our family into a wonderful new life. It took over six months. (The wonderful life thing happened about two years after he got the new job at six months.) My point: Hang in there. Also, are you willing to move? Is he looking for jobs in other states on Indeed.com? Alley Yes! We found the job we are moving to on Indeed. Being willing to relocate is absolutely key unless you're in a hot market. It's stressful right now (two weeks to get a ridiculous volume of things done) but it's a good change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldberry Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 I'm so sorry. We were where you are with two year old twins. People kept saying, "Did you know that the Chinese word for 'opportunity' and crisis is the same?" Boy, that bugged me. Mwahahaha! I would have asked, "What's the word for assault?" 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Home'scool Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlessedMom Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 So sorry he did not get the job. I will be praying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katy Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Your husband is doing the right thing. Praying the Lord heaps blessings upon you for his faithfulness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessMommy Posted July 15, 2017 Share Posted July 15, 2017 I'm so sorry it didn't work out. Good luck with getting the house sale ready, that's a lot of added stress. :grouphug: Praying Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted July 15, 2017 Share Posted July 15, 2017 I am sorry. Job searching is so stressful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuPanda Posted July 16, 2017 Share Posted July 16, 2017 If you can even think about getting a house ready for market in ten days then you are SUPERSTARS and WILL recover nicely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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