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OLDMDDEM

(1,569 posts)
23. We are all here for you and your husband
Wed Nov 14, 2012, 02:50 PM
Nov 2012

You never know who a DUer is. It could be your husband's next employer. Realistically, we are a fraternity of people that believe in basically the same principles. One of those is that we are here for you. Everyone wants to help someone who is down. If we were all perfect, we wouldn't be having this conversation. Wherever you are located, tell your husband that he needs to make sure his new job (the one at hand now) is to find another job. Get up at your regular time and hit the internet. I did this and had great results. A friend of mine lost his job due to the government contractor he worked for losing a major contract. We worked together via email, etc. to get his resume readable and acceptable to give to prospective employers. It took about three months, but he found work and is making more than he was before. I'm thrilled for him. I got an email that had three words in it "We did it!!!" That's all I needed to see. I know your husband can do this and he will find work. Being patient and being positive are the key.

Good luck and stay in touch.

If he can, tell him to get a copy of his personnel file when he picks up his desk stuff. Brickbat Nov 2012 #1
He's had three reviews...all glowing CoffeeCat Nov 2012 #3
Then he needs that file. If there's no record of poor performance, that helps him. Brickbat Nov 2012 #11
I am so sorry, but keep your chin up and tell hubby to do the same.... NotThisTime Nov 2012 #2
Thank you for that positive, uplifting story... CoffeeCat Nov 2012 #12
Is his boss one of those who would be "making changes" because they fear results of Obama's win? Tigress DEM Nov 2012 #4
We are confident that we will get unemployment... CoffeeCat Nov 2012 #13
Mostly for the lack of notice and lack of respect, not to mention severance pay. Tigress DEM Nov 2012 #29
I'm sorry you're dealing with this Kookaburra Nov 2012 #5
Thank you so much... CoffeeCat Nov 2012 #14
coping strategies OLDMDDEM Nov 2012 #6
Wow, you have been through... CoffeeCat Nov 2012 #20
We are all here for you and your husband OLDMDDEM Nov 2012 #23
I recall a lay-off "event" at the old MCI Telecommunications HQ in downtown Washington, DC..... OldDem2012 Nov 2012 #7
I'm curious about what happened with the MCI layoffs davidpdx Nov 2012 #9
these days, large corporations generally walk people out the door magical thyme Nov 2012 #17
Those are excellent tips.... CoffeeCat Nov 2012 #21
Very sorry to hear. My best wish to you and family JackN415 Nov 2012 #8
If he's anything like me he needs a really good cry lunatica Nov 2012 #10
((((coffeecat)))) ((((Mr.coffeecat)))) Helen Reddy Nov 2012 #15
Thank you so much... CoffeeCat Nov 2012 #25
I was once told, "We're going in a different direction." Tommy_Carcetti Nov 2012 #16
"Corporate psychopaths" is right Lydia Leftcoast Nov 2012 #18
He pissed off someone there. Maybe someone felt his/her own job was TwilightGardener Nov 2012 #19
His boss was inept... CoffeeCat Nov 2012 #26
I'm sorry that happened. blogslut Nov 2012 #22
Thank you so much for reminding me of that... CoffeeCat Nov 2012 #27
Was this after Tuesday? Was he getting the 'firing liberals just to get back at America' treatment? RepublicansRZombies Nov 2012 #24
Just a quick update... CoffeeCat Nov 2012 #28
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