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So Long Unemployment!!!

BF got a job. YAY! He signed the paperwork yesterday. He got the title he wanted, a decent raise & its 2-miles from home. It's been a LONG 5+ months!! Unemployment stinks!! I knew he'd get a job, but the process is so darn stressful. if he didn't land this position, he was going to be really depressed. He applied to 42(!) jobs & never even heard back from most. it's tough out there! We're celebrating with a (very) last minute vacation. Not sure where but we're jumping on a plane & going SOMEPLACE this weekend. 

I know there are a few other people on the board dealing with unemployment --  i'm sending positive thoughts to the universe!!

Re: So Long Unemployment!!!

  • Yeah!!!! Congrats, that's awesome! And so jealous of the commute, that is an amazing perk/coincidence.
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  • Congratulations!!!  That is awesome news.  Love the idea of a "we don't know where we're going, but we're going somewhere" celebration.

    Unfortunately, my H is one of those now in the perpetually unemployed group.  He's gone on several promising interviews...and was even given a job offer, only to have the person he would be replacing decide not to leave...but just hasn't landed anything.  It is really tough and he gets so depressed after each unsuccessful interview.

    I'm rubbing your post on my computer screen for luck, lol.

  • Awesome!
  • You can get some great last minute travel deals on travelzoo.  I also check Clark Howard's website. He mostly posts flight deals from ATL, but he has a page with the best deals around the country too. 
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  • Great news! Enjoy your celebratory trip!!
  • labrolabro member
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    Congratulations!!!! Enjoy your getaway!!
  • Thanks all. He just booked a trip to Barbados. I know NOTHING about Barbados, if anyone has any tips, I'll take em.
  • hoffsehoffse member
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    edited March 2016
    NicA617 said:
    Thanks all. He just booked a trip to Barbados. I know NOTHING about Barbados, if anyone has any tips, I'll take em.
     Have you booked at a resort?  My BFF honeymooned in Barbados and raved about it.  I have only been there for a cruise stop.  I think they rented a car and explored the island.

    I assume you have a passport, since it's another country.  You can drink the water there.  

    There have been a few zika cases reported there.  Many resorts in the Caribbean fog for mosquitoes, but IMO you should bring some good bug repellent with DEET in it too.  I use this stuff, although it has to be checked since it's over 3 oz.  It's a lotion, and it smells and feels fine.


    EDIT: Our Walmart sells that lotion for a few dollars.  I don't buy it on Amazon, I just linked it because that's what we use.  I live in Alabama and mosquitoes love me.
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  • hoffse said:
    You can get some great last minute travel deals on travelzoo.  I also check Clark Howard's website. He mostly posts flight deals from ATL, but he has a page with the best deals around the country too. 
    Sidebar: Love Clark Howard! He also went to my alma mater.
  • NicA617NicA617 member
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    edited March 2016
    @hoffse --  He just booked The Tamarind --  i've never heard of it. I realize this isn't good MM skills, but I'm not paying for it. He's using his sign-on bonus, plus he's getting severance for another month so he thinks its "free money".

    I'll definitely bring sunblock & bug spray!! I sorta forgot about zika -- we aren't having babies, so i haven't been paying as much attention as others. of course I'll take precautions & try not to bring it home!
  • hoffse said:
    NicA617 said:
    Thanks all. He just booked a trip to Barbados. I know NOTHING about Barbados, if anyone has any tips, I'll take em.
     Have you booked at a resort?  My BFF honeymooned in Barbados and raved about it.  I have only been there for a cruise stop.  I think they rented a car and explored the island.

    I assume you have a passport, since it's another country.  You can drink the water there.  

    There have been a few zika cases reported there.  Many resorts in the Caribbean fog for mosquitoes, but IMO you should bring some good bug repellent with DEET in it too.  I use this stuff, although it has to be checked since it's over 3 oz.  It's a lotion, and it smells and feels fine.


    EDIT: Our Walmart sells that lotion for a few dollars.  I don't buy it on Amazon, I just linked it because that's what we use.  I live in Alabama and mosquitoes love me.
    I feel your pain!  My H rarely gets bit by mosquitoes but I almost continually have at least a few bites.  I usually get a break from them for a few months in the winter, but winter was so mild this year they didn't die off at all.
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