Financial hardship Forum to include topics as unemployment, layoffs, extreme financial situations, tough times, assistance resources, repossession, bankruptcy, credit counselling, injury, foreclosure, etc.
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My husband was laid off
My husband is an owner/operator who has had a steady contractor. However, the contractor just said my husband's services are no longer needed. We don't have very much saved up and we have so many expenses. Hopefully, my husband will find more work soon.
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I'll be saying a prayer for you and yours. He will find work soon I am sure.
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I so sorry to hear that! Keep your head up. (hugs)
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I hope he finds something quick.
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Hang in there. Keeping my fingers crossed that he'll get more work soon.
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I hope he finds work very soon!!
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I'm sorry to hear that,.......please know that you are in "good company" as many of us have had spouse (or ourselves) laid of in the last year or so. Mine was "if you quit we won't fire you" (fired) last June, and we are SOOO much better off now!!
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sending you good thoughts
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You all are in my thoughts and prayers. I hope he finds work soon. Stay in touch on FV for support!
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((((hugs)))) Being laid off always sucks!!! I hope your hubby finds another contract real soon.
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Thanks everyone for the good wishes and prayers; it means a lot to me to have that kind of support. My husband and I are trying to stay positive and I'll update as soon as he finds more work.
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(((hugs))) I really hope that he get another contract or that this is just temporary. My thoughts are with you.
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Wow... I'm sorry. I hope things improve quickly for y'all. I'm joining everyone else in sending positive thoughts your way.
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I'm so sorry... I hope he finds work soon!! Let us know how things are going...
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Right here with ya, sister! My husband has been laid off for 3 weeks now. No end in sight as of now!
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