A year after we moved to NH, B was let go as the company he worked for was bought out by another. He was offered a position but we would've had to move to Danbury CT which I refused to do! We had just uprooted our kids to move to NH! They had friends, relationships & I didn't want them to go through another move.
So, we suffered for most of the year as B searched (before Google!) for a job where he could keep us in NH. He worked Walmart, another packaging company & a dishwasher service tech before he found a job w an infection control company. We were able to remain in our new house, raise our girls there, send them to college, a marriage & grandchildren! We really enjoyed our life here.
He's been at that job ever since. Well, until last Wednesday.
I'm still unsure how or why he lost his job. He also is a bit flummoxed about it. However, all the speculation in the world about why or how doesn't change the fact that our family's bread winner is again having to look for employment.
This time, with our kids grown, I've given the OK that he can look anywhere for a job.
Don't get me wrong!
I LOVE MY HOUSE! I LOVE LIVING IN THIS AREA! I DO NOT WISH TO MOVE!
But I also understand that B will always make more money than I ever could & if I ever want to see Carlotta & her parents, I need to follow B wherever the job search takes him.
He's already had 1 interview, another lined up & has had a member from Church help him fine-tune his resume. The Internet search has many more possibilities than it did in 2001-02. His sense of responsibility for his family makes me believe he will be successful. Since we've been a family, any bad thing that has come our way has vastly improved/blessed our lives a little ways down the road. We have endured.
I'm still working with a Nanny Family & have another (or 2) lined up for the summer. I'm taking anyones request for a sitter, even overnight! Being a single car family is going to be tough. Our fridge, freezer & pantry is full of food & supplies. Our bank account can keep us afloat for at least 2 months (I know, general consensus says you should have 3-6 months saved, bummer) and I try to find silver linings in our situation like... B just got a brand new suit & haircut before getting fired!
Please keep your eyes open for job ads for him. He's open to anything but has experience in the service tech area. Thanks all!
