A similar thing happened to me lst yr. We knew several offices would be closed and "merged" with others but as ours was a well performing location we were suprised to hear of our closing. I along with most of the other office employees chose not to relocate. I however had 15 months before the office closed and and still on severance pay for a few more months (with benefits). I was glad as it gives me the opportunity to pursue what I love doing but also a shock as I had given the company 20 years!! Is there job training he can look into???
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My husband lost his job!
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Ugh, how horrible after 10 years! I hope he finds something else soon!
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Thank you all so much for your kind words, thoughts and prayers! It really means so much to me to have TCS friends to turn to! I will definitely use all of you as a support system to help us through this uncertain time! I am so encouraged already to have so many great replies!
My co-workers are being very supportive as well, as are our other friends. DH is updating his resume. He was a diesel truck mechanic when we met, and then he went to school to be an electronics technician. So he has lots of marketable skills.
It is sad that so many of you and your loved ones have been in the same boat! Hugs to all...
So far dh is keeping his spirits up and his anger down. I just know that until he finds something new, he will be feeling pretty anxious. Again, thank you so much.
My co-workers are being very supportive as well, as are our other friends. DH is updating his resume. He was a diesel truck mechanic when we met, and then he went to school to be an electronics technician. So he has lots of marketable skills.
It is sad that so many of you and your loved ones have been in the same boat! Hugs to all...
So far dh is keeping his spirits up and his anger down. I just know that until he finds something new, he will be feeling pretty anxious. Again, thank you so much.
I'm so sorry
I hope he finds something soon. I'm also glad to hear that he will be getting severance pay - at least that will help for a little while until he finds something else.
I am so sorry....
That sucks.
The good thing is that he will have severance pay, and after that, may be able to get unemployment compensation if he still has not been able to find a job.
Look on the bright side. Is there something he has always wanted to try but never had the time to get into? This could be his chance to get into something he's always wanted to do.
Anyway, I am sending good vibes your way. I hope things work out for you guys. You've got TCS pulling for you; you'll make it!!!
Aw, I'm really sorry to hear that! So not fair.....
And to hear he was very good at it too, what a shame to have to be "laid off".....
I hope he can find a new job soon and get back on his feet.
It's good he studied to become an electronics technician... It will look great on his resume. Much luck to you guys.
Maybe he can take the severance pay and go to school. o if you think about it maybe the next job will be better pay and he might be happier. Just a thought. Trying to give you positive reinforcment.
So sorry to hear this! Im sending lots of good luck vibes to you guys! I hope he lands a good job soon. Will keep you in my thoughts
and prayers!!
Sorry to hear this Becki!
Becky, I haven't been around much and just caught this thread. I'm sorry, this has to be an extremely worrisome time for you both. Hopefully, he will find something else soon. Good luck to you two.
I'm so sorry about your husband being laid off. I'm an ex-Michigander so I understand about all those large factories and lay offs. My sister is an executive at Dow Corning in Midland and for several years, whe would worry about being laid off. I hope your hubby finds a great job and soon!
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Thanks, everyone. I really really appreciate everyone's support! DH had a rough week at work...everyone is kind of shell shocked. He has started sending out resumes, and I'm sure he will find work in time. I am actually quite optomistic that he will find something good, but of course he is kind of worried!
We'll just keep taking one day at a time, and try to stay positive!
We'll just keep taking one day at a time, and try to stay positive!
Aw, Becky,
I'm sorry. We went through something similar several years ago and it's SO hard. Men really feel that what they DO is what they ARE, so are often devastated from the loss of a job. It turned out for us to be a blessing in disguise, and I'll pray that's how it is for you. It's hard to hear that though, but keep up the faith! Love, Kim.
