Job Loss
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Marital Anger over Job Loss
Asked by A.S. from Dallas
on June 9, 2010
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My husband has been jobless now for 2 months. He was nondisciplinary terminated, and on top of that, his employer didn't train him for the job like he was supposed to ...
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- I don't really have advice for you. I just wanted to tell you that I had this problem with my ex-husband too. He lost 7 jobs in one year because of his poor attitude. ...
- Hey A., I am sorry that I can not provide you with words of wisdom. I can say that I too suffered similar problems with my ex. It is part of why we are divorced (a...
- You have every right to be upset. No one likes to have a spin put on the truth in a marriage - well not about something as important as family security - "does this dr...
What Kind of Assistance Is Available for a Single Mom That Just Got Laid Off?
Asked by L. from Denver
on May 2, 2009
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I just got laid off from a great job that I had been at for 10 years. I am a single mom to a 3 year old little boy. I am thinking about returning to school for a nursi...
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- Hi L., Our team/business is exploding right now due to all of the people looking for ways to make an income. We help people create a great income by helping others....
- You are smart to see what might be available to you, and by living very frugally you might be able to just go to school and not try to work at the same time. Of course...
- Hi L.! Not sure what part of the country you are in, but I bet there are several non-profit organizations near you that can help with various expenses (e.g. food, dia...
Lose of Job
Asked by G.A. from Lakeland
on August 23, 2011
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what are my options now he lost his job, theres no way i can pay for house or car on my salary, still dont no if he wll get unemployment, even if he does still cant af...
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- The first thing I would do is sell the car and get one you can afford. Have you contacted the mortgage company to see if there's any type of payment arrangements you ...
- G., a friend of mine had the same situation a few years ago, and had two small children. She knew she could not get a job to pay enough to afford daycare and felt she ...
- The first thing to do is take a deep breath. This is a tough situation and all at once, it's overwhelming. So, break things down......one thing at a time. If he hasn...
There Goes the Job. What Would You Do in This Situation?
Asked by M.R. from Boston
on March 29, 2011
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A bunch of us at work just got notified that our department is being downsized and that most of us are getting laid off by May 1st. Although I'm not shocked by this be...
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- I hate to break it to you, but the odds of your finding a job within 1 month that will be of the same caliber as what you're about to lose is slim to none. Trust me, ...
- I'd start looking for a job while you have a job, it always looks better to a future employer. If you go on unemployment you will be having to look for a job anyway a...
- I would get your resume updated and out there now. Why not? You can get back into the job-hunt swing off things by getting a couple interviews under your belt in April...
How Do You Emotionally Prepare to Be Laid Off?
Asked by M.S. from Chicago
on January 19, 2011
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I'm curious...is there a way to emotionally prepare for a layoff? I'm not asking how to prepare financially as that's obvious...but how does one handle it emotionally?...
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- Well, I can't speak from direct experience, since I was blindsided after 18 years in a downsizing wave. (I have since been asked back to the same company.) BUT I will ...
- For many of us, our job is, in effect, a major relationship in our lives. Even though it's not a person, it's something you spend a lot of time on, put a lot of effort...
- Two years ago my husband was given two months notice that he was going to be laid off. I was pregnant with our first child, we had just bought our first home, and we t...
I Want to Quit My Job
Asked by S.B. from Hartford
on February 20, 2011
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I have two children that are 2 and 5 and work two days a week part time. i work two ten hour days but they end up being longer when factoring in my commute. Currentl...
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- Teh only thing i can say is to look very closely at your budget. Is there anywhere that you can cut? Cable/cell phone plan? Lattes 1x per wk? can you switch to gen...
- I think you answered your own question, that the income is needed so you can't quit. Can you have their meals pre-made, so there's no confusion over what's for breakfa...
- Have you thought about finding work you could do at home? I do not want to sound like an ad because it bothers me when others do that, but direct sales is an option t...
Looking for a New Job!
Asked by J.E. from Dallas
on April 22, 2008
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I am currently an out of work accounting clerk and administrative secretary looking for full time employment. This is the second time I have lost my job for staying h...
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- Have you ever thought about working from home? That was the situation I was in 2 years ago. My little guy had horrible asthma, so I HAD to miss work sometimes. I de...
- Hey J. My name is B. and I have a house cleaning company in Arlington. We are a small business with 5 employees and we have children under 9 so we completely understa...
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Selling a House at a Loss - What Needs to Be Done?
Asked by A.C. from Atlanta
on March 8, 2012
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It looks like we're going to have to make an unexpected move across the country this summer for my husband's work. This is very exciting, but since the market has not ...
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- I would clean up the house as best as you can. I would also talk to a realtor about how much of a loss, you will have to bring the remaining amount owed to be able to ...
- If he works for the company that is sending him to a different place, ie not starting a new job, they may be able to help you guys figure out what to do. A lot of my f...
- Nothing - not when you'll be selling at a loss. Just a side note - maybe renting or a property management company to rent it out for you until the market goes back up.
Help for a Fellow Mother and Laid-off Friend
Asked by M.K. from Chicago
on December 27, 2007
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My mom's neighbor has just been laid off. So sad that this has happened to her during the holidays, so I want to help. She is raising her two grandchildren. Does an...
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- Hi, I've used craigslist.com in the past. Just tell her to be careful and fully screen people and be safe about meeting with them. You can post for free. For childcar...
- Hi M., Have her try Craigs list. That is a really good one to start at. Also, you can go to care.com I think it is, or sittercity.com. Those are relaly good ones t...
- Hi M., There's never a good time for job loss...especially around the holidays. If your neighbor is looking for something that won't cost a lot of money to start at h...
Pregnant and Losing My job....help.
Asked by S.H. from Minneapolis
on April 14, 2010
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Let's remember I'm pregnant and due to a whirlwind of recent events my emotions are on red alert. Please, I'm asking for advise and help, nothing judgmental or what I ...
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- Unfortunately, on face value, and from what you share, you probably don't have a case against your company. If you truly aren't qualified for the job, there really is...
- You probably have nothing to go for against the company if you are under qualified for the position being pregnant doesn't mean anything. You can't just use a pregnan...
- stand your ground-do not leave until they force you out-then they have to pay in full-in the mean time contact your state-report what their doing-however in this day a...
