After 3-1/2 Years of Unemployment, Husband Just Got Hired! Happy V-Day, Indeed!

[Le Taz Hot]

Last edited Thu Feb 14, 2013, 04:08 PM - Edit history (4)

Oh. My. God. I'm in tears right now. One of the companies my husband has been doing occasional contracts for called him in to tell him they're hiring him as of March 1. I'm in shock and blissful disbelief! We've struggled for so long I can't remember how it feels to just be able to have a good night's sleep. Anyway, I just wanted to share our good news with DU. What a GREAT V-Day!

Update: And I've been given a whole mess of Valentines by several DUers??? I'm literally speechless and we all know what a rarity that is. LOL! OMG. Thank you!

[Puzzledtraveller]

1. Very Happy for you and your husband!

I get good news like this from my client some times. They will call and say they no longer require assistance because they found gainful employment and I am happy to close their cases out.

[leftynyc]

2. Excellent news

Hoping you both have a blast celebrating Valentines Day.

[Dpm12]

3. Congrats.

my dad, after 9 months of unemployment, got a job last week. Damn Bush and his recession

[Tikki]

4. YAY Happy for the Hot family..

My So Cal community is just bustling with activity. So much shopping and construction going on..

I hope I read a post like yours every day from now on...


Tikki

[Le Taz Hot]

8. We're in Central California

and the recession hit this area HARD. Our Unemployment was at 21% at one point. Plus, my husband's over 50. I can't say our economy is booming up here but I'm no longer watching dozens of places of business close, literally, every day. I'm just so very happy right now!

[ChisolmTrailDem]

5. That is great news, LTH! Sleeping tonight should be a wonderous thing! eom

[LiberalAndProud]

6. Thank you for sharing your joy.

Your post brought a huge smile to my face. This is really a wonderful thing.

[rustydog]

7. Group HUG!

I am happy for you guys!

[MinneapolisMatt]

9. YAY!

[DavidDvorkin]

10. Wonderful! Congratulations

to both of you. I know what a relief that is.

[Mnemosyne]

11. Some days sure make up for those crappy ones, don't they? Congratulations to the hubby!

What a relief for both of you!

[TeamPooka]

12. congrats

[reformist2]

13. Congrats. You two found seats in the game of musical chairs called the job market. For now...

[Guy Whitey Corngood]

14. .

[mythology]

15. Snazzy

Congrats. It's always good news when somebody gets a job, but even more so after that long without a full time job.

[mnhtnbb]

16. That is SO wonderful! Happy Valentine's Day to you and hubby!

[antigop]

17. That's great! Congrats! nt

[RetroGamer1971]

18. Happy Valentines Day to YOU too! YEA! ;}

[Sherman A1]

19. K&R

[PETRUS]

20. All RIGHT!

[jtuck004]

21. Happy Valentines Day, and congratulations. <G>. n/t

[arthritisR_US]

22. What wonderful news, Congrats!

[Waiting For Everyman]

23. Wonderful news!

That's an awfully long stretch of stress.

Have the happiest Valentines Day!

[Yo_Mama]

24. I'm so, so happy for you both

Congrats to you and your husband on not giving up and soldiering on through. It is in countless stories such as this that the real recovery will be rooted.

[ellisonz]

25. woot

[cherokeeprogressive]

26. Sincere congratulations!

[brer cat]

27. Wonderful news!

My best wishes to you both, and have a much deserved night's sleep.

[riverbendviewgal]

28. That is so awesome

I am so happy for you and your hubby.....Your waiting is filled...now celebrate!!!

[nadinbrzezinski]

29. Excellent news!!!

[yesphan]

30. Greart and excellent

news !!!!

[Not Me]

31. I am so very happy for you!

I once experienced a protracted period of unemployment. It was probably the most difficult time of my life.
Celebrate!

[agracie]

32. Good news indeed !!! nt

[renate]

33. that is PHENOMENAL news!

I am so, so, so happy for you!!!!

[treestar]

34. Congrats, how wonderful!

[yellerpup]

35. The best, best, best news!

So happy for you. Happy Valentine's Day! Wishing you all good things in your future.

[a kennedy]

36. Am so happy for you and your husband.

congrats and Happy St. Valentine's Day also.

[LibDemAlways]

37. What a terrific Valentine's Day Gift!

Congrats to you both!

[vlyons]

38. Congrats!

You probably have a pile of bills, but I hope you spend a little from his 1st pay check to treat yourselves to a movie or a nice dinner.

[calimary]

39. That is FABULOUS!!!!!!! YAY!!!!!!!!

You deserve it!!! You BOTH deserve it!!!



FANTASTIC NEWS!!!!!! So glad to hear this - thank you for letting us know!

[Le Taz Hot]

43. LOL! Love the Smilies!

I'm overwhelmed at the generosity in this thread. I can't stop crying.

[OhioChick]

40. Congrats

[Worried senior]

41. Best Valentine's ever

Now you'll really have something to celebrate.

[Sienna86]

42. Wonderful news!

Happy Valentine's Day!

[klook]

44. Rain comes to the desert at last

Congratulations!

[reflection]

45. Yay!

[thevoiceofreason]

46. K&R for the jobfull recovery!

[mountain grammy]

47. Oh, how we need to hear good news! Thank you and congratulations!

[pintobean]

48. I'm very happy for you.

[Rowdyboy]

49. Time to celebrate!

[Sissyk]

50. Wonderful news!

Congrats to your hubby! Now, get a good nights sleep.

[SnowCritter]

51. Woo-Hoo!

What can I say but

[In_The_Wind]

52. Happy V-Day. Oh and, congratulations on the new job Mr. Le Taz Hot.

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[barbtries]

53. congratulations!

the pendulum does swing. enjoy

[MrMickeysMom]

54. Here's another one for you...

When you are not financially strapped, you are free to be!

Happy Valentines' Day, indeed!

[Flaxbee]

55. That is so wonderful! Happiest vibes going your and your husband's way!

[rurallib]

56. no heart, but a very hearty congratulations.

may you celebrate this day for many, many years to come.

[AnnieK401]

57. Great news, congrats!

[guardian]

58. I am happy for you! n/t

[livetohike]

59. Congratulations and I hope it turns out to be the best job ever!

[SunSeeker]

60. That makes ME happy. I can only imagine how happy it makes YOU!

[War Horse]

61. Congrats!

Unemployment sucks! Been there, done that.

[cate94]

62. Congratulations!

Great news! So happy for both of you!

[SheilaT]

63. Hooray!

Even short term unemployment isn't the least bit fun, and after this length of time it must have felt almost hopeless.

My older son, with a degree in CAD (Computer Aided Drawing) three years ago, had trouble finding work in his field. It took a year, then he got a contract job. The engineering firm REALLY liked him. Should I add that he has Asperger's, which makes job hunting and interviewing a real challenge, but it also means that you just give him the work, give him the space needed, and he'll just work until it's done. Anyway, they kept on extending his contract but eventually had to let him go because they ran out of work for him. Six months later, after he'd returned to college to work on a physics degree, they called him up because they had another project for him. Which he did over the winter break from school.

So sometimes there are good employment stories, and I'm so glad you shared yours.

[Macoy51]

64. Woot!

Good going. Congrats on keep plugging away!


Macoy

[subterranean]

65. Always nice to hear good news. Congratulations to your husband.

[SalviaBlue]

66. That is great news... very happy for you.

[OldDem2012]

67. Congrats!! I know exactly what you both have been going through! nt.

[AAO]

68. You've given hope to a lot of 50+ year old's! Congrats, & a big K&R!!

[Auntie Bush]

69. Sleep tight with a big smile on your face.

Congratulations! After you pay up some bills...go out for a nice dinner. Or better yet, go out to dinner first.

[catbyte]

70. Congrats, Taz! May the worst be far behind you.

[unapatriciated]

71. Congrats

Happy V-Day

[OneGrassRoot]

72. More of this!!!!

Soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo happy for you both!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[one_voice]

73. Very happy for you and your husband!!

[Phentex]

74. That's excellent!

Happy for you both! May you rest well tonight.

[bermudat]

75. Good for your Husband!

My husband is an engineer and has been unemployed for 2 years. I can't wait
to post the same thing when my husband finally finds employment.

[NikolaC]

76. Congratulations!

That's excellent news . Have a Happy Valentines Day!

[Howler]

77. Congrats!!!!

Woo Hoo!!!! Happy days!!!

[TheOther95Percent]

78. Here's Another Heart for you

It is wonderful news. I'm so happy for you and your husband.

[cally]

79. Yea!!!!

[life long demo]

80. Wonderful news, so happy for you and your husband

May the wind be always at your back now.

[TeeYiYi]

81. Congrats...

TYY

[countryjake]

82. Hallelujah!

O what a happy day to get such good news!

Get over yer cryin' quick and start dancing, let that relief wash away your worry!

Congrats to hubby on the new job!

[ReRe]

83. I can just feel the weight that has been...

...lifted from your shoulders. Did he just call you with this news? Have you seen him yet? I can imagine what kind of bear hug you guys are going to be locked in
when you see the whites of each others eyes. Happy Valentines Day to you both!

[Le Taz Hot]

95. He waited until he got home before he told me.

He had an appointment with them and thought he was just going to be given another contract (it's been one project at a time). He came home with a stunned look on his face and said, "You're not going to believe this, but they just hired me!" He was as stunned as I was. He had to tell me the salary/benefits information twice because I didn't hear him the first time. It's not as much as what he was making before he was laid off (company closed down) but I don't care! I've forgotten what it's like to have a regular paycheck. To be able to go out to dinner every once in awhile. To not get panicky when I realize I've gone over my $200.00 a month at the grocery budget. To have heat in the house (our central heat/air went out two years ago and we've been using space heaters and wall unit air conditioning).

I posted to DU and read the responses for awhile, laid down to take a nap (no sleep last night, LOL!), got up to find this still on the first page and SO MANY responses, recs and Hearts!! This is a day I'll remember for the rest of my life.

[ReRe]

99. Truth be known....

.... we needed to hear from you as much as you wanted to share your good news with us. We have been hard at it discussing some pretty hefty issues, as all DUers are wont to do. I think we needed to take a break from it all, then Viola'! There you was! So glad things have turned around for you two.. And hope that folks all over the country are finding life sustaining jobs.

[JustinBulletin]

84. HOOOOORAY!!

My husband was out of work from 2008 to 2010 so I know how hard your life probably has been.
Congratulations!! I've cried those tears myself. Happy Valentine's Day.

[tblue]

85. YAAAAYYYY!!!

That is a freaking big deal! Good for both of you!

[JDPriestly]

86. Le Tax Hot, Happy Valentine's Day and congratulations.

Good luck to your husband in his new job.

[Tab]

87. Congratulations to you!

It is such a relief when that happens! You have reason to celebrate!

[indepat]

88. Congratulations and may your blissful state continue into permanence

[Paula Sims]

89. Congratulations does not begin to reflect how happy I am for you.

I know exactly how you feel and how wonderful he must feel. Going through something like that shows true love.

Many blessings to your family always

Paula

[magical thyme]

90. I just (finally) discovered the rec button the other day

Happy to make this my first rec on DU3!!!! Congratulations!!!! I was out of work from 2/02 until 9/05, so I definitely understand the feelings!

[Bonobo]

91. I'm happy for you and your husband! nt

[tpsbmam]

92. You're spreading the tears! I'm in tears for you.....happy V Day, indeed!! Congratulations

to both of you!

[dhill926]

93. that's fantastic!

good for you guys......

[Liberal In Red State]

94. Congrats! So happy for you!

[Chorophyll]

96. Fantastic!

So happy for you!

[Stinky The Clown]

97. Good, good, good for you guys!!!!!

[kanda]

98. Congrats! nt

[defacto7]

100. That is so fantastic!

That's the kind of thing I want to hear!!!

(and the GOP do not)

[MannyGoldstein]

101. Fantastic! And when Elizabeth Warren becomes our next President,

He'll get a big, big raise!

[lucca18]

102. So very happy for you!!!

[pkdu]

103. Awe......some! Celebration in the Hot House ! Congrats !! Nt

[vanlassie]

104. Fantastic!

From another Central CA resident...whoo-Hoo!

[snappyturtle]

105. Such wonderful news ...congrats! nt

[MindandSoul]

106. A thousand hearts for you with my warmest congratulations!

I am very happy for you and your family!

Both you and your husband can be proud of having survived these difficult years with grace and . . .together! That is a great way to celebrate Valentine!

[VenusRising]

107. Congratulations to you both!!

I know how much of a relief it must be for you.

[DearHeart]

108. Congratulations!! I'm so very happy for you and your husband!! nt

[tilsammans]

109. Congratulations!

So thrilled for you both! Change we can believe in! Party time!



(And me, too: After more than 3 1/2 years of unemployment/temping/freelancing/part-time gigging, I just got a full-time job. It's a contract job for now, but I am very happy to have landed in something full time with decent pay.)

[Le Taz Hot]

113. Then congratulations is in order for you as well!

I'd send you a heart but we haven't gotten our first paycheck yet.

[tilsammans]

120. Thank you so much!

IOU a heart too! <3


Things are definitely looking up!

[aquart]

110. Congratulations!

It is the best kind of news. I add a prayer that he loves the job.

[fadedrose]

111. Enjoy - am happy for you and your husband..

and I think his new employer is lucky to have found both of you....

[Kennah]

112. Happy-Happy, Joy-Joy!

I was out 7 months in 2011. Know the pain.

[cui bono]

114. Yay! Congrats.

[trusty elf]

115. I'm very happy for you.

Congratulations!

[Dorian Gray]

116. Wonderful news

for you and your husband!

[samplegirl]

117. Great News

Congrats! We are still in your boat and wish my husband would find work!

[Le Taz Hot]

121. The only thing I can tell you is to

keep reminding yourself that each day that passes is one more day closer to the day he will be hired. I KNOW how hard it is. I'll keep you and your husband in my thoughts. Please know that I'm here and feel free to PM me at anytime. You are not alone.

[thucythucy]

118. Congratulations

and best wishes to you and your family!

[boston bean]

119. Congratulations to you and your husband!!

Great news! What a relief, huh!?

[hue]

122. This is wonderful! CONGRATS!

[AirmensMom]

123. Yay!!!!!

I hope you can get some good sleep now. I know how stress and worry can interfere with basic needs.

[awoke_in_2003]

124. Good news, Taz...

couldn't happen to a better person

[BlancheSplanchnik]

125. Congratulations!!! Wonderful and Happy News!

[Sanity Claws]

126. Congratulations

I wish you and your husband all the best.

I got hired last September after being unemployed or underemployed for the past four years. I understand the tears of relief, the tears of gratitude.

I hope you don't mind my asking but have your values changed as a result of the long dry spell? My values and priorities have changed. I no longer put as much value on "stuff" as I used to. I also feel more comfortable with change and the concept that there is no certainty in this life.

[patrice]

127. One of the homeless mothers I know from our Occupy just got a job too! If you're ever in K.C.

Kansas City, please eat at Santoro's Pizza, it's near down town, where all of the business and convention facilities are.

Congratulations to you and your husband, Le Taz Hot!

[Liberal_in_LA]

128. that is such good news!