He works for a commercial electric company, that works on commercial building. The workers were told today, that there is no work for them after this week. They are not being laid off, just told not to come in!!!! That means NO income!!! I'm so upset. He has already applied for several jobs over the past few weeks, and has some leads, but down here it seems like everything is in slow motion! We have no emergency fund (kicking myself right now). I need some big time encouragement!!!!

Oh no, Julie! How stressful this must be!

I hope some of those leads pan out quickly! You will be in my thoughts - good luck!

I'm so sorry, how can I help?

Julie, I am so sorry, how horrible. :( I will pray for y'all.

I was in your boat last year when my hubby's company shut down. Things will get better just hang in there! :hugz:

I am so sorry Julie. Can he file for unemployment?

Is there anyway I can help?

:hugz: I am so sorry. I will keep you and your DH in my thoughts. He should be able to collect unemployment, but I don't know how long that takes to kick in. :( I hope that your DH will be able to find a new job soon. Hang in there and let us know if there is anything we can do to help!! Anything!

I too will be praying and thinking of your family during this very difficult time. I hope new work comes his way soon. Keep us updated and stay strong.

Julie, I'm so sorry! I know you and hubby are freaking out right now. We are in the same boat here with dh losing his job and not being able to find similar in the Electrical field. He found some part time work but it's not looking good as a job with a future.

Go online to employment insurance in your state. Read the FAQ's and then apply. It can't hurt. All they can do is turn him down and atleast you would know. If he is off this week, make sure you do it by Saturday so you have the 1st waiting week in. You can also do it by phone.

Many prayers and 'courage' being sent your way.

YUCK! Sorry to hear about your circumstances. Luckily your husband has already been looking and has some leads. Stay strong. Will be thinking about you.

good luck to you and your hubby...will be keeping you in my thoughts and prayers

You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers....
nurseliz........:nurse:

Thanks ladies! Just keep us in your thoughts.

Keeping you in our prayers.. hope things get better..

Oh, Julie! I'm so sorry that happened. I will keep your family in my prayers.

Oh Julie I am so sorry, keep your chin up things will get better. I will be praying for you all and if there is anything I can do let me know. If you need a shoulder I know you have it here....but I am a PM away as I am sure are many here for you.

Hugs,

Angel

Julie, I will keep your family in my prayers. :hugz: Hopefully some great leads come his way and he has a great paying job soon!

Julie, I am so sorry you're having to deal with such a rough blow. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.:grouphug2

Dixie Jean

Julie, I'm so sorry to hear this. Please know that you, DH and your whole family are in my thoughts and prayers. Please don't hesitate to ask if you need us. We are here for you. Again, I'm so sorry. Hang in there, it will turn around for you guy's soon.

sending good thoughts

Julie, I'm also sending you lots of good thoughts.. I hope your Dh is handling this okay? I know that when I get stressed my Dh always calms me down..but when the shoe is on the other foot and he's stressed it's not a good thing...

((hugs))

I hope everything works out quickly!

I just sent up a prayer for your family.

Check with unemployment asap.

And keep us posted.

(((hugs))) It will work out. Praying for your family.

Update:

He works the rest of this week. Then next week he will be working out of town for this billionaire that he knows, for $20/hr. cash (which will help out alot).
We are okay for about a month. We have two of his paychecks that we haven't deposited yet, those will be for rent and water bill.

Julie hang in there my husband is an hvac mechanic and construction is not all that great due to housing market ill send prayers something will turn up keep your chin up

Praying for a job to turn up really soon! Hang in there...we're here for you.:grouphug2

Big big hugs and prayers! Dh worked for a company that did the same thing. It was rough, and the best thing he did was to get out of there fast!

love/luck/hugs/prayers for your family.:rose:

big hugs to you. wish i knew what to say to make it all better!!

Julie, I will be praying for you and your family................Lori

Good thoughts and prayers headed your way.

I hope everything works out for the better and in the mean time, maybe he can collect unemployment??? :hugz:

Sending lots of positive thoughts & prayers :hugz:

Sending positive thoughts and prayers. If you need anything do not hesitiate to let me know! :hugz:

More good thoughts headed your way!

Julie, I am sorry that this is happening. I was just wondering though, maybe you should hurry up and cash those checks just to be safe!! You never know the whole story sometimes with companies and their financial woes. You might want to protect yourself.. and run don't walk to the bank!!

hang in there. heres praying for you and everyhting working out. Heads up.

Julie,

There is a new Cracker Barrel going up on US 19 andMarine Parkway in Newport Richey. We bid the project but didn't get it . There is alot of electical work on one of these and I'll bet the electical contractor on the job could use another good guy. Might be worth it for your DH to take a ride down there and see. The job broke ground few weeks ago and takes almost 6 monthes to finish. The general on the job is a great one to work for. I've done alot of jobs for them in the past. I know its alittle bit of a drive for him but at least its work.

Good Luck

Laurie in Bradenton

Julie, prayers being said for your family.

Sending y'all good thoughts and prayers, Julie.

--Michelle

Thank Goodness he at least has another week's work.

I'm hoping there will not be a gap between his jobs, but if so please have him apply for Unemployment as soon as he has had one week off -- this will be used as his 'waiting period' week. He will not receive unemployment for his 1st week off of work.

Then even if he works after that for 3 weeks then runs out of work again, his claim will have already been sent up and you will not miss any unemployment.

He can most likely apply online -- I did for unemployment in NY.

Keeping you all in my prayers.:angel:

I just wanted to thank you for the well wishes. I've had a really rotten day, and it feels like the whole world is crashing down on me.

I'm so sorry this is happening to you guys. I know a lot of homeowners are willing to pay tradesmen to do "side jobs" for cash (that's how I rewired my entire house). Maybe you guys can put the word out and that might bring in some cash.

Hang in there - everybody here is pulling for you! :apple:

Julie, I do hope things get better... and quick! I am glad to hear that he will be working for another week. Maybe that will pan out into something more. If there is anything I can do, don't hesitate to ask! (((HUGS)))

I'm so sorry this is happening to you all. I will be thinking of you. Good thoughts, good thoughts, good thoughts...

I am thinking of ya, honey!! Hang in there!

Julie,
Hugs and prayers to you and your family!

Hang in there!

Maybe post for an ad for work on Craigslist??
It is free...

The same thing happened to me only a little more drastic. I was in the midst of showering and doing my hair one afternoon as I had to be at work at 4pm. I was working the 4pm to midnight shift. The door bell rang and it was the postman with a certified letter which required my signature. I signed and opened the letter and it was from my job stating that the company had officially closed. I was shocked. No job/no savings and we were to be paid at the end of the week. I did not recieve that pay check for years later.
1.) RUN TO THE BANK AND CASH THOSE CHECKS. IF THE COMPANY IS IN FINANCIAL TROUBLE AND YOU WAIT ON CASHING THE CHECKS THEN YOU MIGHT NOT GET A PENNY OF THAT MONEY.
2.) Apply, apply, apply to as many jobs as possible, as soon as possible. Go online (monster.com) and other websites and look for jobs as well as the newspapers/newsletters etc.
3.) TELL EVERYONE (neighbors, church members, association members) that your husband is looking for a job. Networking is the best way to get a job.
4.) Call your creditors and explain that you have lost your income to apply for deferrments. I am specifically speaking of student loans.
5.) Closely analyze and trim your budget.
6.) Pray-pray-pray and get others praying with you.
I am sending up a prayer for you!!! :apple:

Thank you ladies!

The checks are okay, we deposited them yesterday. Luckily my daycare kids will be back next week, and I have a new one starting (part time), so that will help. I guess we've been through worse, and we wll make it. Thank you for all of the prayers, and good wishes.

I know it feels awful right now but remember this is not a layoff, as soon as some work comes in they will put him back to work. My guess is they will have something soon becuase I am sure the boss will be looking hard! And hay like me, it could always turn out for the better.

Not sure how unemployment works in FL, but in NJ I know my aunt is able to file for unemployment when she is off for Christmas vacation and Easter. She works as an aide at a school but she is not salary so if she doesn't work she doesn't get paid. So she always files and at least receives a little something when she is out of work, even though it may only be a week or two. Also, please forgive me for being stupid, but if his employer said not to come in and he is not working, can't that be considered a temporary layoff?

Good luck and I am sorry about your situation, sending good thoughts and a prayer your way.

I'm so sorry your husband lost his job and with no notice too! Grrr. I hope he'll find something quick.

:shake: Julie so sorry to hear that. Try not to panic though, as the rollercoaster of emotions can be draining. Sending lots of prayers to you!!

Well Julie have your husband move over in that rubber laft. DH got a call from our major general contractor on friday and the 2 week job we were suppose to start on Monday was been scrubbed. We we're really looking forward to this job as it was our first large one since October.
Oh, well. More down time.

Laurie in Bradenton

Julie, I don't know how I missed this - but I am surely sorry that you are going through YET ANOTHER life crisis!!!! Oh man, that's tough........keep us updated please!

Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. :hugz: