My head is spinning (long rant)

lewispm

There is just so much going on in my life right now that my head is just spinning. I just found out that the company I work for is most likely going under (good thing my dad and uncle sold it 2 years ago.) and my coworker just got a job as a teacher and has to start FRIDAY, meaning she wont be training a replacement and it will be hectic as hell around here for a while. There are only 3 of us doing all of the office/accounting so obviously I will be expected to pick up some of the slack, although I have no idea how I would do that considering I cant work extra hours and I refuse to put K in daycare more days than I already do.

 Plus, since MH and I BOTH work for this company, we both have the potential of being unemployed in a few months. With a baby on the way, this is just absolutely terrifying to me. My dad and MH have been looking into some business opportunities, but they are risky and require funds we would have to borrow to start out and that is also terrifying. My dad has 3 business on the side and has been telling me for years that he wants me to manage them for him (accounting, data entry and what not), so he has stated that would be a job opportunity for me if this company did indeed go under, but I feel like that's a hand out and he would be creating a job just so he could pay me.

Ugh. We live comfortably right now, but both of us losing our jobs at the same time? That would be absolutely devastating.

No real point to this other than a rant I guess.

lewispm

bellaxanthe said:

Well if it were me, I think I'd talk to my dad about the other opportunities in the meantime. Having it lined up and transitioned before the place you are at closes. It's not a hand-out if you are working, it's a connection. I guess I'd have H polish up his resume and start looking elsewhere too. Once a large place catches wind, people hit the street fast and you want to be one of those who captures one of the other jobs out there in my mind.  I'm sorry for the stress. You guys have rebounded before and you can definitely do it again. Hugs!

Fortunately, our business only employs 8 people locally so there won't be a huge chunk of people looking for jobs. He has a great resume and has even had a job offer in the past (one of those "if you ever decide to be an attorney, I want you" type things from someone he works side by side with regularly), but that's not what he wants to do and the hours will be terrible with less pay than he is currently making. Its still a job though and something to fall back on, so we are very fortunate for that. I think I am mostly just terrified of the change and what it will mean for our family. Working long hours is one of the last things MH wants to do and we have always discussed how we would pinch and save in order to avoid it, but if it's the only job he gets, then what can we do?

aylafsu88

That sounds terrifying. I hate the what if's and the waiting that these situations bring. The good thing is that you are at least aware, so you and your H can start looking for other stuff. It sounds like your dad has a good idea for you and managing one of his businesses is a great thing until you find something better or to figure out if you like it and want to stay there. FX that things work out for your family.

C&Csmommy

Oh @lewispm‌ that is terrible! I will be praying that something comes through for both of you!

nesenotes

Sorry you are going through this. Like @cbear said I hope you get some more definitive answers soon so you can line your ducks up.

But i wouldn't feel like my dad helping me is a handout. It's work and a good boss, so if you need it take it.

ashleynaka

Sorry you are faced with so much right now. I will keep both of you in my thoughts that something comes along and works out before the current job is gone. Take your dad up on the opportunity if you know it will work. You are very lucky to have a nice, normal dad who is happy to help you.

versed

That's so stressful - I agree that working for your dad isn't a handout. It will relieve some of the stress while your DH tries to get something going, too. ((Hugs))