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Wednesday
How's everyone today?
I'm hanging in there... I'm kind of going through mad panic right now since not getting that job. I'm assuming that also means I'll be losing my job within the next 3-4 months, so trying to desperately figure out how we'll survive without my income. 
(I know.. you're not supposed to live as a 2-income household, even if you have two incomes. We were working on this, but probably losing my job has put it on fast track. Unfortunately, not fast enough to afford sleep at night. 
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Re: Wednesday
I'm doing ok. Kind of tired - we were out late last night.
Paula, you will be ok. You have at least 3 months, right? SO in that time frame you need to figure out exactly how much you guys need your income to be in order to make ends meet...and once you do that, find a job that fits your needs. Even if it's not perfect. Because you will find the right job, you just might not find it immediately. OH, would you be able to make ends meet with unemployment for a little while? That way you won't have to take a non-perfect job?
Hi girls. My day isn't starting out great. Hoping it gets better.
I'm sorry Paula. I sort of know how you feel. I know it's completely different but since I am not getting paid for my maternity leave and I am not exactly sure what I am doing after I am definatley feeling money panic. We have been saving but I always have that is it enough feeling. I have never not worked so I feel like it is going to be a big adjustment and I feel like it will be frustrating to have to think about every penny I spend now.
Anyways sorry I didn't mean to make that about me but I just wanted to let you know that I can commiserate, I really hope things work out for the best for you.
Doing ok this morning. David was acting like a complete crazy person, luckily my MIL offered to watch him this morning or the child may have found himself locked in a closet (j/k of course).
Excited for the Hawks game tonight, hopefully they bring home the cup.
Paula, I agree with Mandy. You have a few months to get things in order and see how it'd work.
I'm sorry you're having to deal with this Paula, I don't think it matters if you have one income or two it's always a tough adjustment. We went from two really good incomes to 1/2 of my income - joy or joy - but we're making it work.
the first thing we did was revise our budget, cut out anything that wasn't necessary - we did defer our student loans for 6 months - there is a specific unemployment deferment - it wasn't much but it helped, and we started shopping at a discount super market w/ a very set budget and meal plan. We're not able to put anything into savings right now, but at least we're not going into debt. I hope your job doesn't get cut, but it might be a good idea to start scaling back now - figure out what unemployment will offer you and what a realistic budget is. ~positive work vibes~ your way.
Other then that, it's a Wednesday - pretty boring around here. We have our little one's kindergarten graduation tomorrow morning, I'm looking forward to it, he was selected to read a verse of a poem by himself - he's shy so I was surprised but he's been practicing so we can't wait to see.
Good morning! So glad it's hump day and the weekend is almost here!
Paula like everyone said I'm sure you'll be able to figure something out and you have a few more months to get a budget in order and try to find another job. If you go onto the unemployment website they have charts that show what you would be making in unemployment benefits so you can get a rough idea. I'm sorry you're going through this now especially since you guys were being so aggresive about paying down your debt and doing such a good job!
Thanks, guys. That's pretty much what we're doing... cutting out what can be cut (which isn't much since we watched things fairly well before now in an attempt to get things paid off.) Now it's getting very much down to basics, and seeing if that's even feasible.
They're required to give me 30 days notice (not much) and I'd get something like 6-8 weeks severance, and then unemployment. On unemployment, I'd be making maybe half what I make now, which I don't think we could live on.
At this point, we're seriously talking about me taking a PT job and Greg may umpire again just to push while we can (umpiring is obviously a very seasonal opportunity, as are PT jobs. But they were just talking on the news that one of the grocery stores locally is seeking ADULTS, not college or HS kids, for PT jobs.)
It's sad that it's come down to this much of a science, but the first position to go would be my CW. My manager can't stand her, thinks she's dumb (she's not), and can't wait to get rid of her. Then the 2nd position to go... it's a 50/50 chance for another CW and I. I have much better communication than her (not her fault; English is her 2nd language) and am more firm. Since the remaining position would be "managing" off-shore and becoming the go-between between on-shore and off-shore, I think I have a decent shot even though my manager likes my CW better than me.
Then again, I also thought I'd be the best choice for the other position and that just proved how much favoritism and my boss's mood weighs into her decisions.
Morning. I'm doing awesome and seriously can't wait for this 'Hawks game tonight. I'm SOO pumped!
Paula - Try to stay as positive as possible and I know that you will be okay.
Afternoon...I had a craptastic day at work this morning. It was just one thing after another. MH got a new job so he is giving up his self-employment which is great because we hated dealing with that. It got us by barely but there was no security in it or benefits. I'm still looking for a second job. Luckily though with him getting this job I can just go back to Petsmart or some other retail job and not really focus on finding another full time job. Then if I get laid off here I can survive off unemployment or the P/T job because it would equal out. I hate worrying about money but I don't think I will be able to stop for a long time still. At least I think I'm feeling good that my fear of becoming homeless is not an issue anymore. It certainly is hard on your body so I feel your pain. Just stay strong and take the next few months to try to prepare as best you can.