Boy, that bites.

Just got laid off myself last October. And given the choice between having money to buy food and not having money for food, I'll take having money to buy food, thank you very much.

BUT-I got a new job at which I make 35% more money, have like 500 times more job satisfaction and am appreciated like 1000 times more by my boss. Plus the computer nerds in the office suite next door smoke tons of pot, so all this and contact highs too.

Kidding. Don't do drugs.

My point is that with any luck things will turn out better for you? Here's hoping for you anyhow.

oh Rain hon, I am so sorry to hear your bad news. *hugs*

I hope things turn out OK for you and your family.

Sorry to hear this Rain..hope you and your partner both get new jobs soon .. *huggles*

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by RedWitch
Good luck with the job hunting, and be cheeky as you can about getting interviews in works time. Serves 'em right for laying you off!

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One of our engineers at work has just been made redundant and in fact the company does owe it to you to allow you time for interviews etc. Also make sure that they pay you for any holidays you haven't taken.

Hope you both find something suitable soon and good luck

I got sacked from a job a couple of years back, and it was pretty unpleasant - I wouldn't pretend otherwise. But in an upside-down sort of way it turned out to have been for the best as I've been self-employed ever since. It wasn't the way I'd have chosen for it to happen but the short-term panic of unemployment certainly gave me a jump-start.

I don't know what field you both work in, but if it's at all practical you might want to think about working for yourselves. You'll need good contacts to find work fast, to get through the early no-money-for-bills phase, but as you find your feet and build a reputation you'll be able to plan for the long-term a bit more.

Odds are, you'll both find ordinary salaried jobs. But try just setting aside an evening to really look into whether you could make a go of it working for yourselves. It's well worth it if you can.

Good luck, whatever you decide to do.

Sorry to hear that. Big hugs to you. My mum's job isn't safe at the moment so know how you feel. Hope you find something soon.

Thanks for the support everybody.
Keeny, the Pat huggles worked a treat thanks hun.
As I'll be losing my internet access for at least a little while whenever I leave here, I've set up a hotmail account so anyone who might want to can keep in touch (Pegasus, hope that means you!)
I'll be around for a few more weeks, so I'm trying not to get too depressed yet.
Rain
xxxx

Big hugs to you. Do try not to get too down as I'm sure something will turn up. Do make sure that you get everything that you are entitled to.