I've been horrible at keeping up with this thing lately and keeping up with all of you and your blogs. Anyway, I thought it was important to at least give you an update of our situation since I had mentioned my husband lost his job (among the 5 1/2 million other fellow Americans) about 5 months ago.
Well, he did it! He got a job a couple of weeks ago! In his field! Which I have to say was looking a bit scary since his industry (television production) is slim pickins even when the economy is "normal". And, we didn't have to relocate. WHEW!
It's been QUITE a relief to say the least. Plus, he's really been liking it and that makes it a million times better.
Like many out there, although the job is great, he has suffered a major paycut. BUT but but - it's o.k. We're just SO lucky he found something. We're nothing but grateful these days seeing the horror stories out there of families that used to be "normal" and are now on welfare or some even living in tents. It's scary out there.
If anyone who is reading this is going through or knows anyone going through a similar situation, please know, there is hope. And know, I and 5 1/2 million other people know how difficult it is to go through it.
And FYI, the best job search utility I have found is Indeed.com. You can sign up for e-mail alerts as well. I'm still getting them for ME under the illusion that I would be able to work right now - HA. (6 1/2 months pregnant with a 2 1/2 year old at home).
Anyway, good luck and for what it's worth, keep the big picture in mind. In a couple years (or sooner!), you'll look back and say "Wow, that was REALLY difficult, but we're o.k. now".
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Restless, I'm so happy for you guys that he found a job. I know you are all breathing a HUGE sigh of relief. We have several friends right now in desperate situations...losing their homes and filing bankruptcy. It's hard out there right now. You're so right though, it will turn around. I wish that everyone does not lose hope, because it's easy to do. I hope you're feeling ok! Wow 6 1/2 months along already. you're almost done!
That is wonderful to hear. Congratulations! (And how are you feeling these days?)
Nicole: Thanks so much! Wow - so sorry to hear about your friends...it seems that everyone is going through something or knows people that are. It's so crazy to me. I know, can you believe it?! 6 1/2 months went by fast!
ck: Thanks:-)! I'm doing o.k. - it's now just getting to the point where it's getting hard to move around if you know what I'm saying. I seriously feel like a hen that should just be sitting on her egg in her nest (which is pretty much what I'm doing right now!)
Thats fantastic! I am so glad for you!
Thanks Angel!
Restless, how are you feeling lately? Just wanted to say hello and check in on you!
Hey Nicolle! I JUST saw your comment! I haven't been in the blogging world for quite some time now.
I've been doing great actually! Just been trying to keep the little one busy, therefore keeping me busy and worn out! Am due in a couple months!
Thanks for asking. Hope all is well w/you! Feel free to write me at restless@restlesshousewife.com any time:-)! Take care
Hey - a million years later - congrats to you guys!
Enjoy the last of your pregnancy with this peace of mind :D
Thanks so much Stephanie! It's good to hear from you:-)
Restless, how are you? I am sure you have had your new baby by now, I just wanted to check in on you! :)
Nicolle: Hello!! I'm so sorry it's taken me so long to reply to you! I hadn't even checked my blog e-mail till recently. We're doing great! The 1st few months after baby were of course pretty crazy, but I"m starting to get the hang of it. I'll have to blog about it at some point. I don't know when I'll have time to actually start regularly blogging, so I'm starting "tweeting" instead for right now. Hope all is well with you and I'll "see" you soon!
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