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Bad week to get laid off

What are the odds that the same week I get my BFP I also get laid off??  Apparently my boss decided that he wants someone with more experience than me (even though 2 months ago he wanted someone with my experience level), so I was let go today.  Hopefully I can find something else quickly.  The idea of both me and DH being unemployed as I begin a pregnancy is pretty terrifying Indifferent 

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Re: Bad week to get laid off

  • Sending lots of good vibes your way. So Sorry you are having to go through this stressful time right now/
  • Oh man, that sucks :(  I can't recall but are you still living in FL or did you already move back to Chicago?  I have faith that everything will fall into place and you guys will be just fine.  I am wishing you luck in your job search, fingers crossed you find something soon.  

    I guess I missed your BFP post while I was gone on vacation but congrats!  Even with the unexpected job news it is still a blessing.  

    If it makes you feel any better my dad was laid off when I was born and my mom was unemployed because she was finishing up her college.  My parents were scared out of their mind having two kids and no income.  Lucky for my dad an awesome job opportunity opened up at Lockheed Martin and he landed the jobt.  He ended up retiring from Lockheed Martin three years ago so the lay off he received 30 years ago actually happened to be a blessing in disguise.  So keep you chin up and I hope this turns out to be your blessing in disguise!! 

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  • Boy, that really stinks.  I am sorry to hear that.  I hope that you and DH can find something soon.  We can't have you stressed while you are pregnant.  That's not good!
  • Ohhh crap.  Sorry to hear this.  What doesn't kill you makes you stronger though, I firmly believe that.  Also we always find a way.  Hopefully this is, like Kathy said, a gateway to something better. 
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  • Oh yuck, I am so sorry! I will keep you and your H in my thoughts!!!!
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  • I'm so sorry to hear this. While it has to be so stressful to be happening right now, I can't help but think like Kathy and Sara, that this just means something better for you guys will come along. T & P being sent.
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  • I'm sorry to hear that your happy week is ending in such a crappy way.  Know that a lot can change in 8 months so try not to stress.  You found this job despite a tough job market and you're a smart lady so I have faith that you are going to find something new very soon!  Lots of T&Ps coming your way!
  • Thanks ladies!  I'm going with the God doesn't give you more than you can handle approach and believing that something better must be in store.  The place was actually a really terrible, toxic environment, so good riddance (lol, assuming I can find something else to pay the bills.)

    I am back in Chicago now, so if anyone happens to have job leads here, please let me know!


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  • At least with being laid off/fired, you can collect unemployment.  :(

     

    Good luck! 

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  • imagenicoleg1982:

    At least with being laid off/fired, you can collect unemployment.  :(

     

    Good luck! 

     I wish, but I only worked there for 7 weeks, so I don't think I qualify for unemployment.  I just wish I had mentioned the pregnancy so I would at least have a cause of action for wrongful discharge Stick out tongue


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  • That sucks.  Hope either you or your H find something quickly.  Everything will work out the way it is supposed ot.
  • imageroses12985:
    imagenicoleg1982:

    At least with being laid off/fired, you can collect unemployment.  :(

     

    Good luck! 

     I wish, but I only worked there for 7 weeks, so I don't think I qualify for unemployment.  I just wish I had mentioned the pregnancy so I would at least have a cause of action for wrongful discharge Stick out tongue

    Aww, man! That stinks! I hope you find something better soon. Sending lots of job dust your way!

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    I'm sorry. :( These things always have a way of working themselves out though, so keep your chin up! I'm sure something great will come your way soon!
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