We have layoffs every January and I really hope I'm let go this year. With severance, unemployment and saving on daycare I'd actually come out ahead for a while, plus it would force me to get a new job. I'd totally ride out unemployment through the summer to hang with my baby.
My mom and grandma are moving from Oregon to Michigan in June. They're going to price out towing their car behind the moving truck vs. driving it.
If they drive, I'll fly out there to help drive since my mom can't do it alone (my grandma doesn't drive).
My husband won't drive across the country with them (I don't blame him) but he proposed them flying out to make things easier on my grandma, and the two of us driving their car across the country. I know my mom would actually enjoy the road trip, but I hope it works out that DH and I can do it alone.
I'm also worried my mom's car would break down along the way but that's another issue. I told her to just sell it in Oregon and buy another one in Michigan but she doesn't want to because it's paid off and not worth much.
I got a Silhouette this month and I've seen some people on FB groups selling holiday stuff and making a profit. I'm seriously thinking about stocking up on Easter stuff that I can personalize and sell. I have a feeling that I'm going to spend hundreds on supplies and then I won't be able to sell any (due to no buyer interest or me just not having time to craft) but I'm still seriously thinking about it. What makes this even more comical is that I have minimal experience using my machine or vinyl.
I love my job, but make little $$; I also have very limited PTO. My friend hates his job and just found out he may be laid off. His approach is :I will take the severance, collect while I look for a new job and go backpacking for two weeks. He just got out of a divorce and a vacation will be good for him.
I am irrationally bitter that he has the $$ and time to go on said vacation.
scm1011 when I was told my job was made redundant in September I eventually came to think that maybe staying at home with my baby for a few months would be good. In the end, I found a new job quickly but sometimes I think maybe I should have waited. I hope it works out for you and you get to spend some time with your little guy.
My mom and grandma are moving from Oregon to Michigan in June. They're going to price out towing their car behind the moving truck vs. driving it.
If they drive, I'll fly out there to help drive since my mom can't do it alone (my grandma doesn't drive).
My husband won't drive across the country with them (I don't blame him) but he proposed them flying out to make things easier on my grandma, and the two of us driving their car across the country. I know my mom would actually enjoy the road trip, but I hope it works out that DH and I can do it alone.
I'm also worried my mom's car would break down along the way but that's another issue. I told her to just sell it in Oregon and buy another one in Michigan but she doesn't want to because it's paid off and not worth much.
Were you the one that asked about buying the trailer lot for them? If so, what ended up happening?
Oh my @bellakitty,that is crazy. It sounds like it all worked out ok in the end. I hope they get their money back when they sell the trailer, or at least get close to it.
Too bad you don't work where my friend works, scm1011. He said he will know in the next week or two but it is almost guaranteed his company is closing. Guaranteed job loss! It would work out for you... not so much for him.
A new friend of mine was telling me her nanny quit, and until she can secure daycare, she has requested to WFH and isn't telling her employer she has no daycare for her son. Her son is almost one, so certainly not caring for himself or keeping himself busy all day.
I know it's none of my business, but I've lost a lot of respect for this woman. I think most here would agree that's a crummy move on her part, but it's my confession because I've been trying hard not to judge people and this is a sign of my failure.
Post by UnderProtest on Jan 17, 2017 8:30:09 GMT -5
scm1011, my company was doing lay offs when I was 6-7 months pregnant with twins. My husband was praying that I would get laid off! I hope it works for you!
scm1011 - My BFF got laid off 7 months into her first pregnancy. She was able to stay home with her DD for a year with severance and UE. Hope it all works out for you!
scm1011 - My BFF got laid off 7 months into her first pregnancy. She was able to stay home with her DD for a year with severance and UE. Hope it all works out for you!
That's the dream! Layoffs are literally the Friday before I'm slated to come back from maternity leave. It would be perfect timing.
Post by formerlyak on Jan 17, 2017 12:50:10 GMT -5
I like my new job better than my old one, but the two girls I work with are such whiners and have such bad attitudes. Everything is some conspiracy aimed at them. It drives me nuts!
I think my coworkers are getting annoyed with me coughing and sniffling all the time. A few people have asked why I'm even in the office.
Well, sorry guys, but I've been sick since around Christmas and I need a fucking paycheck. If I stayed home every time I've felt sick, you wouldn't see me until spring.
I'm pregnant and can't take any good/useful drugs to help get better, and also need to hoard my time off because our dumbass country is way behind the times with maternity leave policies.
Good luck in the new year to everyone who is wanting to change their position at work. I would honestly like to move on when I find a suitable opportunity. I have been doing some soul-searching about that. I expect it to take some time but I am hopeful. (Please don't quote that).
Not really a confession, but I've stumbled across a Turkish historical fiction show on Ne.tf.lix/Y.out.ube that I am really enjoying. It is Magnificent Century about the court of Suleiman the Magnificent. Thumbs up, I got so engrossed and it's such a long show that I ended up having to read Wikipedia to find out what happens. I couldn't take the suspense. Haha.
After reading what happens, I'm still really into it but able to go about my normal life. Lol. I'm definitely recommending it to anyone who likes historical dramas. Great acting and a plot that doesn't stop. Unbelievably gorgeous costumes too. Great for wintertime lounging.