So we are going on week 4 of DH being out of work and i have been ok so far but today I lost it in the car ride to work. Just seeing him not working and knowing how terrible he feels about it is making me sad. He emailed me that he feels bad that I am pregnant and having to work and he should be working making the money. I told him we are going to be fine and it will all work out, but I am scared to death! I also don't want him to start to get down about it and I am trying to keep his spirits up. I know we aren't the only ones out there going through this...but for those of you on here who are, how are you dealing, coping, handling your current situation?
TIA....
hyphenbride
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After I got my MS I had a hard time finding a job in my specialized field. I started getting really depressed---not doing anything around the house, just sitting there all day because I felt terrible. I had just moved across the country to live with DH, didn't know anyone and was feeling like I was a financial drain on him (he was completely supportive, but I felt awful). I ended up taking a job at a catering company--mostly because I was getting stir crazy and feeling like I wanted to contribute financially. It was a terrible job, but it got me out of my funk and taught me how to chop really fast.
lucamon
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I'm so sorry. I totally know how you feel, except for the preggo part. My DH was unemployed for 4 months. When we got back from our HM, we got a message from his boss on the machine. He didn't even have the heart to tell DH, just left a message. DH went to so many interviews but nothing came about. It was really hard paying the mortgage with just my income. We seriously thought we were going to be one of those ppl who forclose on their house but then things got better. DH found a job last month. It's not the best job but it'll have to do till the economy gets better. Tell your DH to hang in there. Something will come up. Please be patient with him. I'm sure he feels bad enough about not having a job. Remember, happy moms make happy babys!
siffleuse319
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I don't know what industry your DH is in, but I think that verizon is hiring. He can apply directly through their website. If he has college and experience his salary will increase greatly beyond the base. And, it's one of the biggest unions in the country so the benefits are extraordinary. I'm sorry you have to go through this! There's got to be a big rainbow at the end of this journey! Hang in there.
