https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:14:38 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/husband-was-let-go-from-job#post-2793871 Thu, 28 Dec 2017 10:50:46 +0000 JLC53 2793871@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@T.H.O.U.: Thank you! Yes, even with a bare bones budget, my pay does not cover it. This is where I am freaking out. We will have to pull from savings until he finds another job. My husband made triple what I bring home. I am grateful I do bring something home though. We were literally considering last month me staying home full time. I am glad we didn't do that. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/husband-was-let-go-from-job#post-2793867 Thu, 28 Dec 2017 10:32:47 +0000 T.H.O.U. 2793867@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Im so sorry. </p> <p>It sounds like you are doing all you can. I would go ahead and try to make a bare bones budget for spending and think about how you can survive with the one income. </p> <p>Although it stinks to not pay off the debt, hopefully its not the end of the world if you have to take longer to pay it off. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/husband-was-let-go-from-job#post-2793839 Thu, 28 Dec 2017 08:30:34 +0000 JLC53 2793839@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@summerfruit: fingers crossed you are right!</p> <p>@crazydoglady: I hope it works out as good for us as it did for you. Just super scary right now... And of course this is the worse week. Can't really make any contacts because most are on vacation. It is just a really hard time to do anything. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/husband-was-let-go-from-job#post-2793805 Wed, 27 Dec 2017 22:52:18 +0000 crazydoglady 2793805@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@JLC53: I'm so sorry! A couple years ago, we found out my husband was laid off the day we were about to put on offer in a house. My husband was so close to tenure and we had a 6 month old at the time, so it was really stressful. It was a crazy time with interviews and losing hope and worrying about how we would make it...my husband ended up getting a job at a school he loves, makes better pay, better benefits, and a shorter commute. We actually ended up buying the house next door to the one we originally wanted! I didn't believe people when they said this, but this really could be a blessing in disguise. Wishing for all the best! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/husband-was-let-go-from-job#post-2793791 Wed, 27 Dec 2017 21:15:38 +0000 summerfruit 2793791@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>That is scary! I'm sorry you're going through such a stressful time. Hopefully, it's a blessing in disguise, and your DH finds something even better soon. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/husband-was-let-go-from-job#post-2793748 Wed, 27 Dec 2017 15:58:21 +0000 JLC53 2793748@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@snowjewelz: Seriously... No time is good, but it really did put a dent in our Christmas weekend. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/husband-was-let-go-from-job#post-2793736 Wed, 27 Dec 2017 15:07:18 +0000 snowjewelz 2793736@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Seriously, who fires people right before Christmas?! I guess there's really no "good" time between Christmas/New Years... Either way, I am so sorry! I totally get why you would be freaking out. It sounds like you're already doing what you can currently (tightening the belts, getting sub-contracting work, looking for a job, applying for unemployment, etc). I pray that he will get a new job asap! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/husband-was-let-go-from-job#post-2793713 Wed, 27 Dec 2017 13:57:55 +0000 JLC53 2793713@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Truth Bombs: that is a good idea. He is paid through January right now for 5 days a week. If by the time February tuition is due if something isn't in the works for my husband we may need to reduce him to a few days a week. Although my husband is convinced he can get sub-contracting jobs right away after the new year, but I worry. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/husband-was-let-go-from-job#post-2793710 Wed, 27 Dec 2017 13:47:25 +0000 Truth Bombs 2793710@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@JLC53: Could you ask your daycare to go down to 2 or 3 days a week? It would save you money, while also holding your child's spot and giving your husband the flexibility to schedule interviews. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/husband-was-let-go-from-job#post-2793708 Wed, 27 Dec 2017 13:41:45 +0000 gotkimchi 2793708@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@JLC53: I don’t have a traditional schedule, so i work 12 hr shifts therefore i only work 7 out of 14 days, so I was off sometimes. Otherwise my mom would take a 1/2 day from work </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/husband-was-let-go-from-job#post-2793705 Wed, 27 Dec 2017 13:30:35 +0000 JLC53 2793705@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@gotkimchi: So scary, hoping it works out for us as it did for you. How did your husband interview with your LO home? Although we really don't want to take our LO out of daycare, it might come to this, but not sure how he would interview.</p> <p>@Truth Bombs: very funny - that is literally what I did. Made a list and started crossing things off. Canceling subscriptions and survives that I do not absolutely need (gym, house cleaners, etc...) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/husband-was-let-go-from-job#post-2793693 Wed, 27 Dec 2017 13:00:13 +0000 Truth Bombs 2793693@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm so sorry. I can't imagine how stressful that must be. I would start by 1. Having your husband file for unemployment ASAP 2. Have him contact his old company 3. Have him reach out to a recruiter familiar with his industry and 4. Sit down and identify quick and easy ways to cut back on your budget until he finds something new. When I'm stressed and overwhelmed I find that making a list of action items and carrying them out helps me feel better because I'm tackling the problem bit by bit. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/husband-was-let-go-from-job#post-2793692 Wed, 27 Dec 2017 12:59:20 +0000 gotkimchi 2793692@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My husband got laid off from a job the week of the 4th of July when our lo was 4mo old so i had literally just returned to work after my leave. No severance. It was super stressful and scary but it ended up being fine. My husband took unemployment for 6 mo and stayed home with our lo and has ended up with a job that he enjoys more and is better for our family life. So hugs it will all be ok just hang in there for now </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/husband-was-let-go-from-job#post-2793691 Wed, 27 Dec 2017 12:54:08 +0000 JLC53 2793691@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsJBeeG: Thank you </p> <p>@Adira: Yes, he has been in contact with his previous employer. He is going to do some sub-contracting work for them because they filled his previous position and don't have one open right now. He defiantly did not burn any bridges and has been in constant contact with them for the last 6 months. They just don't have anything open right now.</p> <p>@agold: Me too - it is just a really bad week. Everyone is out this week to make any connections with contacts. Yes, he can get reviews from all his previous employers because he has always left on good terms and are friendly with all of them. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/husband-was-let-go-from-job#post-2793690 Wed, 27 Dec 2017 12:52:16 +0000 FaithFertility 2793690@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am so sorry and I pray all works out! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/husband-was-let-go-from-job#post-2793687 Wed, 27 Dec 2017 12:46:35 +0000 Pollywog 2793687@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm so sorry. It's such a scary situation. I'm sure your husband will find something soon. Has he considered contacting his old job or informally contacting his old coworkers? My husband's company regularly hires back people who have left them because they know the work and don't need training. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/husband-was-let-go-from-job#post-2793686 Wed, 27 Dec 2017 12:45:48 +0000 agold 2793686@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@JLC53: I'm so sorry. :bummed: I'm praying he will find something new quick. Can he get a recommendation from either of his last two places of employment? And try to enjoy him while he is home. Hopefully he will be a great, productive, job-hunting, stay-at-home dad for a bit while collecting unemployment. And take care of yourself, dear. This is a stressful situation, but you will make it through! :heart: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/husband-was-let-go-from-job#post-2793684 Wed, 27 Dec 2017 12:44:00 +0000 Adira 2793684@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm so so sorry that you guys are going through this right now (and seriously, what kind of a-hole lets you go right before Christmas???)! It's totally scary to be in this kind of situation and your feelings are absolutely valid. Please don't kick yourself too much for things that you did (accepting the job in the first place, renovating your home). We can't predict the future and shouldn't make decisions based on the fear of what might happen.</p> <p>How did your husband leave things with his last job? Is there any chance they might take him back? I know my company has people leave all the time to take higher paying jobs elsewhere and then they often come back! Is that a possibility at all? As long as he didn't burn any bridges when he left, it's worth exploring!</p> <p>Give yourself a break. Feel free to cry and be upset. Come here to vent! But neither you or your husband did anything wrong and I'm sure you're husband will find another job in no time, especially since the economy is doing so well these days! Good luck! &lt;3 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/husband-was-let-go-from-job#post-2793681 Wed, 27 Dec 2017 12:38:44 +0000 MrsJBeeG 2793681@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@JLC53: I’m so sorry you are going to though this. I’ll be praying for you and your family. I’m an optimistic and believe good will come out of all of this struggle but I know that doesn’t always help the one in the situation. Vent away - we are totally here for each other on HB. :heart: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/husband-was-let-go-from-job#post-2793676 Wed, 27 Dec 2017 12:33:22 +0000 JLC53 2793676@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My husband was let go from his job last Thursday. To say we didn't have a merry Christmas weekend is to say the least. He was given only 1 week severance pay. What a joke, but I guess I should be happy they gave him something. They really didn't give him a reason, just said it "wasn't working out" whatever that means. He worked at this company since June 2017. The company sought him out and begged him to come offering many benefits which I should have known was too good to be true. He left a job that he was comfortable at and liked for this company. My son has been sick lately, tis the season, and my husband has had to call out of work a bunch in November and December (5 days total), because of either himself catching the sickness (bad stomach virus) or taking care of our son. I am normally the one to take off, but I can only take off so much too. Maybe that was the reason, who knows... Literally 2 weeks ago they told him he was doing a good job...</p> <p>I am very upset. Of course in hindsight he should have never taken this job, but there is nothing we can do about it now. </p> <p>I am also very scared. Although I do work full time and make a paycheck, my husband is the breadwinner. We cannot pay our bills without his paycheck. We will be fine for a little while from savings, but maybe only a few months. I know he will find another job, but I am scared that we are going to dig ourselves in a hole that will take years to recover from. </p> <p>We just completely redid our entire first level of our home. I have never had credit dept until now. I broke the cardinal rule, spent money we didn't have, but I had a plan to pay off in 12 months on a 0% credit card. Now I am kicking myself that I did this. We have NEVER done this before and I will never do it again.</p> <p>We also decided last month to start trying for a second baby. I could be pregnant right now, too early to test, and I am freaking out. </p> <p>I don't know the purpose of this post. I am just really really scared and frustrated right now. I feel I can't express my frustration at home because i want to support my husband right now. It is a real blow to be let go when you truly feel like you did nothing wrong to justify it. And he is worried enough to take on my feelings. This has never happened to us in the 14 years we have been together and it is a very scary feeling. </p>