Here I sit...Stunned...Long Rant

**Its_Donna** · 07-26-2007, 07:03 PM

DH lost his job today. I am a little shocked but we kind of thought this may happen sometime..just not this soon.

For a while now it seemed that DH's company was in trouble. Lots of things going on; credit holds at suppliers, layoffs, restructuring, etc. Earlier this week 2 big delivery trucks were taken back to the bank and 1/2 of the building was shut down...DH worked at a Window and Door Manufacturing Company...a medium sized operation. They told DH on Monday that he would be pulled off the road and put in the metal doors department building doors again. DH has been hearing of some trouble and the impending loss of contracts from the field installers. This afternoon he said they called a meeting and told everyone that they were so sorry but there was nothing that could be done, they barely had money to pay everyone their money and they are in trouble with the IRS. The building was being foreclosed on and the owners wife had been bringing boxes since last week. Payday was today and the owner was going to the bank to see if he could get some funds to pay everyone.

DH has just left to go over to his Supervisors house to see about his paycheck. I hope he can get his money...or the

Now we will see how good I am at being frugal. DH is filing for UI tomorrow.
We have no idea what he can draw.

I am so disgusted at this place.

DH has been asking questions about the future of the company and trying to find out what's going on for 6 months or more and there has never been any answers from the owner. I could just kick his A$$ - the owner that is.

My DH is all nervous but I have comforted him and told him we will be alright...just gonna be extra TIGHT!

Any suggestions, ideas, advise?

I am thankful for my EF, Stocked Pantry of Shelf Stables and HBA's, NO CC's or Car Debt. We have Health Ins. thru my employer along with Dental, Flex Spending, Christmas Club, 403b, and automatical deposit into EF. I had already started to buy school supplies for DS so he has his paper, pens and notebooks....he's in HS so no other things really needed...he won't be driving to school this year so no money needed for parking sticker. All he needs is a couple pairs of jeans, some sneakers and a book bag.

I'm kinda in shock but keeping a good face on for DH and DS. I am confident we will be ok. DH said he is going to brush up on his CDL and go get it renewed, he may take a driving OTR job..I guess I could handle that....Does anyone's DH drive a big rig OTR?

Please keep us in your thoughts. Thanks in advance!

**lullaby80** · 07-26-2007, 07:06 PM

Oh I'm so sorry for what happened.

That's terrible, hang in there and I hope he finds a new job soon!

**baxjul** · 07-26-2007, 07:09 PM

So sorry! Things usually have a way of working out, keep your chin up!

**Its_Donna** · 07-26-2007, 07:09 PM

Thanks lullaby...I am afraid that if DH takes on OTR job he may have to be gone for weeks at a time. I hate being here without him.

**itsahumanzoo** · 07-26-2007, 07:23 PM

I'm so sorry this happened to you and your family. Good for you for being semi-prepared, though. Hopefully your DH will find a new job soon!

**Luv2BeFrugal** · 07-26-2007, 07:26 PM

Oh, Donna...I'm so sorry. His company sounds like a bunch of stinkers!

I know you're uneasy, but you have the frugal skills and a great stockpile. You've even got your EF. You're going to handle it all just fine!!

Sending good thoughts and prayers your way... Keep us posted!

**frugalfarmwife** · 07-26-2007, 07:40 PM

Oh that SUCKS!! Hugs big time and you can do this

We're here for you! One other thing to look into work wise that a LOT of people don't think of but it's a booming business is railroading, there are short line railroads all over the country, the pay is good, the benefits are good and on a short line they're home DAILY! That's a HUGE plus in my book.

Now deep breath, relax, let it out, you WILL be fine!

kj

**nodmicks** · 07-26-2007, 07:40 PM

Donna~ I'm so sorry! I'm glad you are prepared with the ef, pantry etc though. I wouldn't want my dh back over the road either. It does seem though that when 1 door closes a better door opens. Seriously. Hang in there.

**Jskell911** · 07-26-2007, 07:46 PM

Wishing your family the best of luck and lots of strength!

**starsapphire** · 07-26-2007, 07:47 PM

Wow, so sorry to hear of your troubles! I know how it feels in a way, we recently had a scare and thought DH was going to lose his job last month but he didn't. Thank god for that EF, right?? We're here for you

**leezza** · 07-26-2007, 08:08 PM

Donna,

Hugs to you and your family.......I know how hard it is. But it sounds like you have things pretty well under control.

Idea's:
Coupons
Cut back all services, phone, cable, ect...
Take inventory of what you already have

Kind Regards,
leezza

**jamie79** · 07-26-2007, 08:11 PM

Sounds like your in a good place money wise to have this happen. I hope he can find work soon

**Edna_E** · 07-26-2007, 08:13 PM

Best wishes to you, and I'm glad you are as prepared as you are - I'm sure it will help. I will pray that a new source of income presents iteself soon.

**Dancing Lotus** · 07-26-2007, 08:14 PM

Oh gosh , I am so sorry. That would be my worst nightmare. We couldnt survive more than two months.

I will send good vibes that your dh gets a new job that you both can live with.

**Domestic Gal** · 07-26-2007, 08:15 PM

Donna Sorry to hear about the job loss.
My husband drives a big rig. But he is home every night. He works for a local dairy plant. They make milk and truck it to other nearby states. He is home nightly. Like today he drove over 500 miles but did make it back tonight.
My dad has been an OTR truck driver for 40 + years. So I know what you mean when you do not want to be home alone.
Have him check on driving jobs that he is home nightly. There are a lot a places that he can get a job using his CDL and be home nightly.