Gotta Love Layoffs

QCBride06 · October 2008

So yeah, I just got laid off. Nice huh? I work for a new homebuilder, so I should have seen it coming. Last day is today.

So how much does Unemployment pay? DH has been on a cruise all week, he gets back tomorrow. He is going to freak.

marryingacoach · October 2008

Oh my gosh! Wow.. that is short notice. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Wow is all I can say!

AngelPack · October 2008

Oh my goodness, that seems so sudden. I guess you never know. Wow, I am so sorry.

cate1119 · October 2008

Oh no! That's stinks - I'm so sorry.

QCBride06 · October 2008

marryingacoach:
Oh my gosh! Wow.. that is short notice. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Wow is all I can say!

Yeah the "official" day is 11/3 but we can leave today.... I'll get a months pay. I am not freaking yet, I'll save that for DH; he's going to loose it. And I am pissed b/c I just paid $60 to secure a spot at a daycare near work; there's no way we'd use it now b/c its too far from home or DH's work. UGH. Didn't realize people would actually fire an almost 8 month pg. woman.

unc00ref · October 2008

Oh no!

I'm so sorry.

Jenandtonica · October 2008

Oh, no, QC!!! I'm so sorry.

terpbrideinnc · October 2008

Oh no!!!!

I am SO sorry.

Evans · October 2008

I'm so sorry to hear that.

MrsHughesNC · October 2008

Oh God! Seriously, could they have not given you more notice??? I am so sorry. Sad

Trust me--I konw how stressful that is. I hope it all works out for you ASAP! Will you get severance at least?

surfnsandbride · October 2008

That sucks! I'm sorry to hear that.

murph04 · October 2008

I'm so sorry! That sucks.

mrsmikey · October 2008

Oh no! I am SO sorry to hear that. I've dealt with being laid off too, so I understand. At least you'll be able to draw unemployment, and be able to stay home with the baby. This also happened to a friend of mine when she was about 7 months pg, and she said it was a blessing in disguise, b/c she was able to stay home with her son for 6 months. I don't know your situation, but hopefully it will be to your advantage.

You can go on the state's unemployment website and it will show you how much your benefits will be.

jenwill · October 2008

I'm so sorry!! That sucks...

margarita1365 · October 2008

I'm so sorry to hear that.

cmbrown · October 2008

I am so sorry. Been through that, just in May. 4 months with no job.

Unemployment pays max $500 a week. So if you were making over say $40000... you will get $500 a week, before taxes. Not sure what the percentages are if you make less money.

mrsmikey · October 2008

And they don't go by your most recent pay, it's like what you were getting 6 months ago or something like that.

mrsNnearly · October 2008

Oh no sweetie, I am so sorry to hear that! It sounds like you are handling it well but I am sure it is a huge shock. Hang in there--you will figure something out. ::hugs::