Darn it. Here we go again....

[Skidmore]

My husband's boss called a meeting to talk to the crew about possible furloughs or layoffs if enough people can't be found to take early retirement. We went through a similar period last year but layoffs were not mentioned as part of the equation.


We could hang on for a few months, but would definitely lose our health insurance. Couldn't afford COBRA if we want to maintain a household and we live fairly thriftily. I've been unemployed for nearly 3 years now too. Keep your fingers crossed and hold your breath.

[MNDemNY]

1. Has your husband's boss not heard???

The recession is OVER the fuckin' DOW is over ten thousand! http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=389x6775072

[JuniperLea]

2. I wish you the best...

:cry:

[tabatha]

3. My stomach is in knots

when I hear what everyone is going through - and Wall Street is making obscene money.

I wish you all the best.

[gateley]

4. I hope for the best --

please keep us posted. :pals:

[lillypaddle]

5. Good luck to you

I happen to be one of the lucky "unlucky" ones. My hours have been cut to 33 hours a week instead of 40, but I still have a job, and for that I am grateful.

My heart goes out to everyone who has been affected by this economy. I worry for my kids. Right now they both have jobs, but are working 2 jobs each.

Hang in there. What else can you do?

[appamado amata padam]

6. Good Luck -

I have been unemployed only 3 months, and it is already driving me crazy. But at least now I have time to be a poster, instead of just a lurker, hahaha...

[ceile]

7. Ah damn.

I hope it works out for you all.
On edit: Can hubby take early retirement?

[Feron]

8. I wish you and your husband all the best. n/t

[Lerkfish]

9. good luck, wish i could offer some helpful advice

been unemployed for a while with no prospects, myself.
although outrageously expensive, we did keep the cobra cause we have a 10 year old.

[bbinacan]

10. I just have to ask

In 3 years, you have not been offered a single job?

[Skidmore]

11. We are in a rural county and what jobs there are keep disappearing.

No I haven't been offered any jobs, and I have interviewed. It gets really discouraging.

[bbinacan]

13. Sorry to hear that.

Have you considered moving to a place where you can work?

[question everything]

12. Part of the stimulus is to support COBRA payment

I think that the government pays like 65%. Also, if you don't have any "pre-existing" conditions you may want to check for individual policies.