The dreaded word 'layoff' hit my household today. My husband was laid off from a nice job right after 9/11 (Oct 5th to be exact).

It happened again today He was told it was a financial decision and they couldn't keep his salary. There was talk about a month ago....and everyone has been walking on eggshells. You just kind of think once in a lifetime was enough.....but clearly it wasn't.

So, looking on the bright side.....he can collect (and I hear people are collecting for quite awhile now). We do own a small business (we supported ourselves on this business for 5 years....but once Daniel came it was too difficult to pay for our own insurance and the stress of the peaks and valleys with a small business was too much)....BUT we still have it and my husband can now devote himself to it full time again. I do have a job...and a pretty good one....and I carry the benefits. And coincidentially.....I got a raise yesterday....so I'm chosing to look on the bright side.

But I really didn't think lightening strikes twice..... Please say a prayer as we begin a new chapter in our life.

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Lisa - Mommy to Elayna 10-1-02 and Daniel (Ds) 6-7-05
Always have hope....Without rain, there can be no rainbows.

Praying for you.
I’m sorry this has happened.
It’s happening here too all around us, we live in a small mining town, 4000 people and 500 lost there jobs. It’s been stressful. In April new contracts are written up, for the country receiving our coal. They are saying it looks like the amount of coal wanted will be halved. If we loose our job it’s our house everything and no-where to go. It’s hard times. We will have insurance and wont have that worry as it’s all free here (well you know what I mean, not entirely free)

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It is happening everywhere right now, but that sure doesn't make it easier, does it? We have our fingers crossed (and a resume out) for my hubby with his work.

Sounds like you at least have a plan!

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Sorry about Dan's job loss!!!! But, I am so happy that you are looking on the bright side and staying positive! That makes a HUGE difference!

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Kristen: Wife to Scott, Mama Bear to Ethan
(05/25/01, DS & ALL)
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Lisa,

I'm so sorry to hear this. My husband and I were talking last night about how scary things are right now. We were calculating his odds of getting laid off, which seemed low before his company's latest income projections were released. It's scary everywhere! I'm glad you have a good job and your husband has his business to focus on.

All my best to you!!!

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Ann, married to Tim, mom to Sally, Mark, Jane, John (12/02, DS), Paul and Alice

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It is super scary out there. We just went through another round of layoffs at my job this past week. I am still employed (thank the Lord) but a friend of mine lost her job and her husband is also out of work and they have a 4 month old baby at home. YIKES! I sure hope things start turning around in the economy!!

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Nathalie
Mom to Eden (DS) 4-13-08
Wife to Luciano (the best daddy in the world) since 10-8-2005
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I am so sorry about his lay off. I do want to congratulate you on your raise though!!! I hope his business does very well and all this works out for the best.

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I'm sorry to hear this Lisa, but you are looking on the bright side!
At least Dan will have something to do with his time.

Here in Ireland things are very very bad with the recession. Tons of layoff across the board, builders, architects, production, computers, banking,etc.
We are just about to a mini budget to increase income taxes and other taxes.

I wonder when and where it will all end?

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Linda & John
mom to Hannah Kate (Age 12 ), Robert (Aged 6 - DS)


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I am sorry you had this happen 2 times. But atleast you have something to fall back on and are looking at the bright side. Keep us posted!~

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Renee~~ mom to Haley 10,Kassidy 8, & Lacey(DS) 4 & wife to Chris!!





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Sending positive thoughts your way! My DH has been down this road multiple times since Brock's birth - we are still trying to get back on our feet. hang in there!

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JenBrock'sMom & wife to Jay
Brock Davis (Ds) 7/28/05
Quinn Currie 8/18/07

I was away and actually coming home when you popped into my head as I had heard that RI has the second highest rate of unemployment (after Michigan) in the country. I'm so sorry to hear about this, but glad you have a positive attitude (and benefits). I'll be praying he gets the job of his dreams soon.

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Mary
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Ugh, Lisa! So sorry to hear about Dan! Even though you have some things going right for you, it's still tough!

Things are kinda rough with us, too! Gary worked one week in December, one week in January, one week in February and will get two weeks in March. I guess right now people don't want to spend their money on gazebos! We've been on partial unemployment. It's a strange time for our country!

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Marlene, mommy to my precious Aleena (1/30/04)

Oh Lisa...I am praying for all of you. Im glad you have a great attitude and a plan. Please keep us updated.

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Mommy to:
Holden 10
Hayden 6 (ds)
Jacie 5
Jordyn
And the Angels Danced the day you were born

So sorry, Lisa...its tough out there right now. We are praying for you guys! Congrats on your raise and I hope things with his business work out great

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Kristy
Wife to John
Mommy to Emily Ann 08/20/03 Zachary John 05/23/05 and Ryan Michael 01/04/08

So sorry to hear about Dan's job, Lisa.
If you got a recent raise, that is a good indication that at least YOUR job is secure. We're all learning how to tighten our belts in this crazy economy it seems.

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Shirley

Oh no. Praying here that everything works out okay.

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Sending prayers and extra positive thoughts, trying to keep myself positive too right now!

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Sarah
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