Sort of a brag

[Nicole013]

Awhile back, I posted how I was banned from buying any more dishwasher detergent, laundry detergent, soap, shampoo, deoderant, shaving gel, cleaning supplies, etc. because I have about a year's worth of all of that.

Well, last week, Darren was "laid off" (he got a good severance).

A couple of weeks before I started a secondment that requires me to drive a lot. I was reimbused for mileage but when I went through $50 of gas in two days, I asked for more direct help.

The day he was laid off they approved me for a corporate car and gas.

The good news? All I really have to worry about is getting groceries.

And Darren will be clean for when he goes on interviews

[bgheuchert]

Wow! That is a lot of change all at once, glad to hear that there is also a silver lining, and BOY I BET you are glad that you have that stockpile!! Good luck with all the changes!

[redhdlois]

Our "insurance" policies (stock piles) help relieve stress when situations like that happen....I wish you all the best, I think it'll all work out positively!

Silver lining = maybe DH will let you stockpile more!!

[Nicole013]

Oh he's totally in on all the stockpiling. He even finds me coupons. And there'd be no "letting me" - I'd just do it.

And he's found about 20 jobs he's qualified for; the one he's really qualified for (but not overqualified) starts at about $30000/yr more than what he was making. And he's more relaxed than I've seen him in about 18 months.

[ippy]

It's funny how that works. It makes life so much easier on everyone in the house when you like/are happy with your job.

Wishing you luck in your new position and sending out good vibes for your other half...

[jonesy]

Sending positive vibes to you guys, I could use some myself, haha. Good for you for being prepared!

[home4now]

Good for you for being prepared & staying positive ! Good severance helps offset some anxiety but think emotionally it's tough for anyone to deal with a job loss. Sometimes it really does lead to better things though. My sis lost her job a while back (she got 6 mos. salary) but still was really worried what that she might not be able to find another job within that period. Turns out she got a job 2 mos. later for 2X her previous salary So, you never know what's around the corner - good luck!