Tell me that there will be a silver lining.

[jag01]

DH dropped DS off with me at 12:15 for preschool today, then he headed off to work. About 20 minutes later he calls me to tell me that he was laid off due to the economic down turn. I'm in complete shock. I can't decide if I want to cry or puke. It was a total blind side. I believe everything happens for a reason, but right now it's really hard to see. Sorry for the ramble, I guess I just need to get it out.

[momin2013]

Wow, I'm so sorry, what a shock!

My DH was at a company last year that was laying people off left and right and it was a scary time. Luckily he found something else before anything happened to him, but pretty much anytime I heard him coming home early I feared that would be the day.

Sending hugs to you. I am a strong believer that everything happens for a reason, even though I know that is hard to believe right now. Stay strong for him, I imagine he'll need a shoulder to lean/cry on. You'll get through this together.

[gastro]

Hang in there. What line of work is he in?

Hope he finds new work quickly.

[jag01]

Jan 5, 2016 17:52:46 GMT -5 gastro said:

Hang in there. What line of work is he in?

Hope he finds new work quickly.

He works in the oilfield in Alberta. The oil patch has crashed here. We honestly thought the worst of it was over and we were going to be safe. Turns out we weren't.

[abs]

I'm so sorry!! Oil is a large part of local economy so DH is very nervous right now. It's scary. Hope your DH finds something soon.

[honeydew1894]

I am so sorry.

[Deleted]

I'm really sorry! I hope he finds something soon. You guys will figure it out for sure. It'll take some adjusting, but you'll get through this. My H lost his job (well, quit right before he was going to be fired) when DS was about 8 months old and I was on mat leave. It took some big changes in our plans (we decided to move to another province where H found a job) but we figured it out. When the shock wears off, you'll come up with a plan. Wishing your whole family the best!

[lexus]

I hope he finds something else quickly!

[cna]

I'm so sorry, that always sucks. If it helps, we were just in that situation with my H losing his job 4 days before Christmas. The first place he interviewed called him today and he starts Monday. I know it is scary and I hope he finds something soon.

[penguingrrl]

I'm so sorry! That's absolutely awful!

[vettymama]

I'm sorry. That sucks. Hope he finds something soon.

[quesyrah]

OMG I am so sorry!

[Deleted]

I'm sorry! That is a shock! Sending good thoughts your way and hoping your h finds something fast. Hugs!

[jnksmom]

I'm sorry. That sucks. Hoping he finds something quickly.

[mamaalysson]

I'm so sorry! That sucks, and vent here all you want. Sending all the good vibes to your family.

[Deleted]

Oh no. I hope he can find something quickly!

[nowa]

Ugh -- that's so shitty. I'm sorry. I hope he finds something quickly.

[minerswife17]

I'm so sorry. My husband is a coal miner (never would've guessed by my user name right?!) and 2 days before Christmas they were told they were going to idled for a week. Okay that stinks but we'll be fine. Well he called them a day before he was supposed to head back and they changed it to a month. Almost 100 guys got laid off during this. I'm very blessed he gets to go back though.

I'm a firm believer in everything happens for a reason. That being said, there was a accident in a mine that connects to his and the guy had to be rushed to the hospital via helicopter. (Even though they aren't mining coal, they still have to have inspectors, bosses etc. go and check the place out) My heart sank and I prayed so hard for the guy. He will be okay and will make a good recovery. I just know that this is Gods way of keeping my husband safe. Just believe that everything will be okay and this kind of thing happens for a reason.

My father is a boss in the oilfield so I understand what you mean. He's had to lay off guys and it hurts him. Things will get better. ::hugs and hair pats::

[Kcthepouchh8r]

There will be a silver lining. I hope he finds another job quickly and he enjoys a little extra time with the kids.

[NandaB]

Ugh. I'm sorry friend. Were dealing with something similar. Hopefully thing will look up for all of us!

[nicolewi]

Oh, gosh, so sorry! I really hope you will come out better than ever on the other side or this stressful time.

[Katiedid]

So sorry! Hang in there!!

[melew]

I am so sorry to hear this! I hope that he is able to find something new quickly.

[NandaB]

Mamaalyson found her earring so you're next for some good news

[jag01]

Hahaha NandaB. I really hope your right. Thank you everyone for your words of kindness. It's very scary and stressful.