Laurel-in-CA Posted June 16, 2023 Share Posted June 16, 2023 This job lasted a year and a half, layoff due to reorganization; at least this time the employer said they did recognize dh's effort and commitment and provide a bit of a severance package. The last job lasted 9 months, a layoff in name only, really not a good job fit for dh and a bit of a relief. Before that, 9 months of unemployment during lockdown. That's such a long time to spend job hunting!! This makes, I think, at least 10 layoffs dh has had in the course of his career. We are SOOOO close to his being able to retire. Youngest has 2 more years of college. I can sign up for social security now and get full benefits but dh has to work at least another year. My p/t work from home has been really intermittent and I guess I am going to have to really up the job seeking now. DH will start looking on Monday, but this is NOT a cheap place to live so we're praying for job opportunities ASAP!! 1 38 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katy Posted June 16, 2023 Share Posted June 16, 2023 Said a prayer for both of you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommyoffive Posted June 16, 2023 Share Posted June 16, 2023 I am so sorry to hear that. How stressful. I am sending lots of good thoughts his way that he gets another job soon. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kassia Posted June 16, 2023 Share Posted June 16, 2023 I'm sorry. That is so tough financially and emotionally. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted June 16, 2023 Share Posted June 16, 2023 How very frustrating, @Laurel-in-CA. Sending many good wishes your way. Regards, Kareni 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wintermom Posted June 16, 2023 Share Posted June 16, 2023 Oh, man. That's so frustrating and scary. I hope something comes up really quick for him. What sector does he work in? Some sectors seem to have particularly high rates of staff turn-over. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kathyl Posted June 16, 2023 Share Posted June 16, 2023 Praying for y'all. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelingChris Posted June 17, 2023 Share Posted June 17, 2023 SOrry about that 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelydon Posted June 17, 2023 Share Posted June 17, 2023 I am so sorry. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harriet Vane Posted June 17, 2023 Share Posted June 17, 2023 Ugh, that’s horrid. So sorry. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted June 17, 2023 Share Posted June 17, 2023 I'm sorry, that's hard. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoeless Posted June 17, 2023 Share Posted June 17, 2023 I'm so sorry. This sort of thing is so stressful! There are layoffs at DH's company, too. I white-knuckle my way through each one. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KidsHappen Posted June 17, 2023 Share Posted June 17, 2023 I can so relate to everything you are going through. I know how hard it can be. Hope your hubby finds another jobs soon. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie G Posted June 17, 2023 Share Posted June 17, 2023 I’m sorry. Such a hard thing to go through. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurel-in-CA Posted June 19, 2023 Author Share Posted June 19, 2023 On 6/16/2023 at 1:39 PM, wintermom said: Oh, man. That's so frustrating and scary. I hope something comes up really quick for him. What sector does he work in? Some sectors seem to have particularly high rates of staff turn-over. He's an expert on specialized connectors and cables that carry data. Recently working with companies like Boeing, SpaceX, etc. Aerospace, satellite, and medical technology applications. "niche skills" indeed. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurel-in-CA Posted June 19, 2023 Author Share Posted June 19, 2023 One thing I can say, this is SOOOOOO much better than looking for work in 2020!!! Then it was not a single callback for the 1st 5 mo of lockdown. Now two recruiters have called within days of him reactivating his linkedin account and updating his resume. Screening interview tomorrow, but who knows whether that will lead to anything or not??? 15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wintermom Posted June 19, 2023 Share Posted June 19, 2023 3 hours ago, Laurel-in-CA said: He's an expert on specialized connectors and cables that carry data. Recently working with companies like Boeing, SpaceX, etc. Aerospace, satellite, and medical technology applications. "niche skills" indeed. Cool! Can he branch into cable inspection, training, project management or something like that to broaden his net to cast for job opportunities? Maybe he's already done that, but I know that in other skilled trades, the more experienced workers can explore other related jobs within similar sectors. All the best, and I hope he's able to find something really soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saraha Posted June 20, 2023 Share Posted June 20, 2023 Wishing you good luck for your dh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasProud Posted June 20, 2023 Share Posted June 20, 2023 Yes, honestly this reminds me of my dad who was a niche computer programmer in the 90's when he was in his late 50's and early 60's. He would get work for a year and then get laid off or get a contract job for 9 months. Part of it was his age and part of it was his niche... It is more common than you think. Not sure that is comforting, but you are not alone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted June 20, 2023 Share Posted June 20, 2023 UGH, so sorry. I hope he finds something soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurel-in-CA Posted June 21, 2023 Author Share Posted June 21, 2023 On 6/19/2023 at 4:40 PM, wintermom said: Cool! Can he branch into cable inspection, training, project management or something like that to broaden his net to cast for job opportunities? Maybe he's already done that, but I know that in other skilled trades, the more experienced workers can explore other related jobs within similar sectors. All the best, and I hope he's able to find something really soon! Someone presented a possibility of auditing companies for a particular certification. He thinks he can do that (is going to apply) but it's payment per day on the road, not a salaried position. Doesn't sound like it would be a reliable source of income. 8-( 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katilac Posted June 22, 2023 Share Posted June 22, 2023 On 6/19/2023 at 2:58 PM, Laurel-in-CA said: One thing I can say, this is SOOOOOO much better than looking for work in 2020!!! Then it was not a single callback for the 1st 5 mo of lockdown. Now two recruiters have called within days of him reactivating his linkedin account and updating his resume. Screening interview tomorrow, but who knows whether that will lead to anything or not??? Today's pro tip: that LinkedIn account should always be active. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted June 22, 2023 Share Posted June 22, 2023 1 hour ago, katilac said: Today's pro tip: that LinkedIn account should always be active. Yup, and take interviews even when completely content with your job. It gives you practice and you get a good sense of changing market conditions. Yearly pay increases will almost never match the salary increases you see through promotions or changing companies. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurel-in-CA Posted June 26, 2023 Author Share Posted June 26, 2023 At least a couple of employer interviews planned this week. Recruiters keep calling. We are hopeful. Still waiting for that severance check, which should hold us until unemployment starts coming. Lots of balls to keep in the air. The most challenging so far is that the 20yo has had to get her own medical insurance, as dh and I will both be on medicare, and it's based on our combined income since she is still a dependent....it will be about what it cost us as a family last time through covered CA. Big shock to her system!! Pro tip: a good insurance broker who can calmly explain all the options is your friend! 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasProud Posted June 26, 2023 Share Posted June 26, 2023 1 hour ago, Laurel-in-CA said: The most challenging so far is that the 20yo has had to get her own medical insurance, as dh and I will both be on medicare, and it's based on our combined income since she is still a dependent....it will be about what it cost us as a family last time through covered CA. Big shock to her system!! Does she need to be a dependent for some reason? We typically don't claim our kids as dependents . ( Now obviously, their colleges considered them as such.) But our daughter files on her own and gets the tax credit as well since we don't claim her. If she needed to get health insurance it would be a lot cheaper. Now maybe is better because of your taxes, I don't know. But might be something to look into. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurel-in-CA Posted June 28, 2023 Author Share Posted June 28, 2023 On 6/26/2023 at 4:38 PM, TexasProud said: Does she need to be a dependent for some reason? We typically don't claim our kids as dependents . ( Now obviously, their colleges considered them as such.) But our daughter files on her own and gets the tax credit as well since we don't claim her. If she needed to get health insurance it would be a lot cheaper. Now maybe is better because of your taxes, I don't know. But might be something to look into. She's been a dependent because she's a f/t student living @ home and on our insurance, working only p/t. But this may be the year for her to stop being a dependent, that's for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasProud Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 28 minutes ago, Laurel-in-CA said: She's been a dependent because she's a f/t student living @ home and on our insurance, working only p/t. But this may be the year for her to stop being a dependent, that's for sure. She doesn't HAVE to be a dependent with those. Our daughter is a full time student and is on all of our insurance. She has a tiny job at a coffee shop. She doesn't have time as a musical theater major to work much. She has worked a job at an ice cream shop the last two summers. We have not claimed her as a dependent on our taxes since she left for college. She gets a big education tax credit back each year. This year she got a 700 dollar check. Anyway, you might benefit by taking her as a dependent on your taxes. I don't know your finances. We got no benefit by listing her as a dependent. So we didn't. So you do not HAVE to list her as a dependent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurel-in-CA Posted June 29, 2023 Author Share Posted June 29, 2023 On 6/28/2023 at 10:23 AM, TexasProud said: She doesn't HAVE to be a dependent with those. Our daughter is a full time student and is on all of our insurance. She has a tiny job at a coffee shop. She doesn't have time as a musical theater major to work much. She has worked a job at an ice cream shop the last two summers. We have not claimed her as a dependent on our taxes since she left for college. She gets a big education tax credit back each year. This year she got a 700 dollar check. Anyway, you might benefit by taking her as a dependent on your taxes. I don't know your finances. We got no benefit by listing her as a dependent. So we didn't. So you do not HAVE to list her as a dependent. I think she's going to give the insurance agent a call and see what recalculating her as head of household would do to the $$. Thanks for the suggestion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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