Last week on Tuesday, February 8th, I was sitting at my desk when I heard the front door open. Steve wasn’t supposed to be home from work for hours so my jaw was dropped before I even heard the news.
“I was sent home. I think I just lost my job.”
To say we were shocked is an understatement. There wasn’t even the slightest bit of a clue that this was going to happen.
So here we are… I work part-time and we have savings… Steve’s searching for a new job. We’ll be okay for awhile and we’re adjusting as best we can, but it’s certainly a change–even in just the last week–to watch every dollar and every bill and every expense just to be safe. With the job loss, we also lost our health insurance. We’re shopping around for private health insurance because that’s a must–and we’ll have that soon, thankfully.
But on a much more positive note?
~Steve is home a lot more (as in… every day) to spend time with Ryan. We no longer need a babysitter when I go to work.
~Steve is home a lot more to spend time with me!
~This has been a kick in the butt to finally get moving with some plans we’ve had for awhile
~I have a housekeeper, nanny and business manager! Haha… really, though. He told me not to lift a finger in this house while he’s out of work and has been amazing with dishes, laundry, cleaning…. and amazing with Ryan–letting me sleep in once in awhile, changing the diapers… oh, he also has me on a blogging schedule and has been doing a lot of research on social media/PR/SEO, etc. I couldn’t have hired a better helper! đŸ™‚
I love love love having him home. I love getting out of the house and working part time and having Steve at home. If only it could stay this way forever.
But we all know money runs the world and it’d be best for us if Steve found another job asap. Wish us luck! And if you work at a civil/environmental engineering company and want an awesome dude to join your team, you know where to find him đŸ˜‰
i don’t know what are you are in BUT Norfolk ship yard is hiring in Norfolk VA GOOD LUCK!!!!!
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I’m so sorry, hopefully he can find a job soon, good luck!
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Aww we’re sorry to hear that! We’ve gone through a lot of job changes lately, with Cory getting laid off two years ago (after he was ensured by his boss the day before that he would “definitely” survive the lay-offs) and the job he has now has had him working stupid hours. Then I quit my job when Brynlee was born and there have been definite adjustments there. It all works out though! You’re right to think of so many positives! Just know that whatever comes next will be better than what was before, one way or another đŸ™‚
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Things will work themselves out quickly! Everything happens for a reason, it’s just a matter of figuring out what that reason is! I’m here if you need me!
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everything will work out, mama!!
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I’m glad you’ve had a few positives come from this. I know how stressful job hunting can be. My husband only has part time work and has been searching for a full time position and it’s been really discouraging for him. But we also love having him home!
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Hang in there. I know it isn’t easy. My husband was laid off not once but TWICE last year. The second job he had we thought was going to be great….til they decided that they were too slow and let all of their new people go. We hung in there and have finally gotten back on our feet and he has a great new job. I wish you guys the best!
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Aww, so sorry to hear that!
Hopeful that he’ll find a job soon!
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I am a firm believer in everything happening for a reason, as well. Here’s hoping things turn around really quickly!
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I am so sorry, this is a tough time for the ce field. Casey is in the same and has had 3 layoffs in the last 3 years. Email me, so I can pass on something to help Steve.
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Wqe just had the exact same thing happen. WE are in shock and we also have no health insurance. Only difference is I dont work, and we have like no savings.
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Sorry to hear about Steve losing his job. My mom always says that everything happens for a reason. Maybe, this is a blessing in disguise-a way for him to get a better job. Keeping you guys in prayer!!
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I am so sorry to hear the bad news! Please remember that he WILL find another job. It may be tomorrow, it may be a little longer, but remember that this is only temporary!
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SO sorry your going through this! (HUGS) Hopefully he will find something soon.
Kas
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