DH got laid off! We work at the same place.....

I haven't been on here in quite a while it seems, but I REALLY need some support from ones that know how much stress is NOT our friend. 

My dh and I have been working at the same job for just shy of 4 yrs.  I got him this job, I've been here for 9yrs.  Anyways, he was laid off yesterday morning as soon as he walked in.  I was home because I am now taking wednesday off for my 'health' (started doing that a month ago).  I have been crying off and on since 7:30am yesterday.  Coming in to work this a.m. was very nerve racking.  I do not have my own office/ cubicle.  I sit out in the open.  My boss, of course, pulled me into his office this morning to "explain himself".  It didn't make me feel any better, I still have to figure out in my head how we will keep paying the rent (due today as a matter of fact), eat and be supportive to my dh.

This situation sucks awful!  I have always been the lucky one to pay all the bills.  My daughter use to live with us and pay a little rent to help out, but moved out about 3 months ago.  We ain't got **%# for savings.   Oh, yeah we only have 1 vehicle. 

He is 50yrs old and scared about looking for another job at his age.  He has always done general labor type work and is not really fit for that anymore to be honest.

I am scared!, plain and simple!

Lori

Hi Lori!

I've been in very similar situations many years ago with my ex. His problem was he would CHOOSE not to work because "he just couldn't work for someone else"...lol He also failed miserably at two businesses.

Anyway, your hubby does have many options he may not even know about. Obviously he needs to file for unemployment immediately! since there's a 1 week wait period from the day your file where you don't get any money. (I believe that's uniform in all states) Then he needs to start knocking on doors and not stop until he gets the help he needs/wants. I would start at your closest community college and the unemployment office...but the college will likely be more helpful. There are tons of retraining programs and often you will get job placement when you're done and sometimes before you finish. Because of his age and situation he is likely to get the education/training free. These folks are up to date on way more things than most unemployment offices. Don't mean to offend anyone but it's my experience where we live.

Also utilize any and all resources you have available... unemployment benefits, food stamps, food banks, your local Red Cross has connections to all kinds of help, local Good Will and Salvation Army sites. Also your local church. Keep calling and knocking on doors and never give up. Oh, your local power company will likely have a program to help you with your power bill., especially over the winter. Save any cash for things you don't get help with...like gas, clothing, non-food items like laundry soap, etc. Stay away from any and all "get rich quick" schemes! No payday loans or too-good-to-be-true deals. Cinch in the belt and make due with what you have.

I'm sure others will be by with more ideas. You will make it through even though it doesn't seem like it right now. If I think of other ideas I'll sure let you know. Also feel free to email me..just click on the envelope under my name over there <--- it's lit up and will open an email box to me.

Hugs,
Chutzie

Thanx ladies! I really appreciate the advice Chutz. Wouldn't be a bad idea for him to get some retraining for something new.

He did file for unemployment yesterday. They told him it takes 10 days to process.

Perhaps he could try working at WalMart. My Grandfather used to work there and the only reason they let him go was because he got so senile he couldn't remember which days he worked.