Q for those who have ever been laid off

MKDee · August 2014

I lost my job on Thursday. I have tons of feelers out in my field (employee communications), but I am steeling myself for the possibility that it will take some time. I made nearly twice what my husband does, so this is a huge financial hit for us. If you have been unemployed in the last year or two, how long did it take to find something new?

TheBorg7of9 · August 2014

What field? When I was a lawyer laid off in 2009 it took me 18 months to find a new job. But it's not 2009 anymore and I don't know if you're a lawyer.

mamom0103 · August 2014

grace806 said:
Also I believe you can collect unemployment and severance at the same time.

I did this when I was laid off last year to save up extra money in case I was out a long time. It took me 5 weeks to find something temporary, longer to find something permanent but every field/location is different. Good luck!

shakinros · August 2014

DH and I have a friend who seems to lose his job every 6mos. Partially it's him, partially that he works at a lot of unstable startups. This guy has a new job within 3 weeks EVERY TIME. it's a little baffling given some of his work behavior.

But my point is that you can find something quickly. I like what the poster above said about temporary v. permanent too. If you need the cash flow ASAP, you might have to settle a bit at first then keep looking for your next "permanent" job.

MKDee · August 2014

Thanks all. I'm in a support function (corporate communications), so I'm not tied to any one industry, thankfully. Thanks for the heads up about unemployment and severance--I had no idea, and I am looking for ways to bulk up our savings. I will look into that.

I am looking for positive stories, but also realistic ones. DH keeps telling me not to worry, that I'll find something quickly. I know he's trying to make me feel better, but I am (or I was) the primary breadwinner and the person who does the budgeting, so I am trying to come up with a plan to keep us on solid financial footing for as long as possible.

ss+el · August 2014

I lost my job in April, but was given enough severance that I decided to take the summer off. Once school started (Aug 20), I sat down and hammered out my resume and started applying for jobs, none of which are remotely in the same line of work I left (I need a change). I had a first and second interview this week already, and if I am getting an offer, I expect it by mid-week. I will be taking a pay cut, no matter what, but we have already "been there" when DH was in my situation, so we already know how to live on the reduce budget.

PunkyBooster · September 2014

I'm so sorry. My company downsized in 2012 and I was one of 400 let go. It was devastating and we lost half our income.

I live in a good ol boys town with a bad economy. Took me a year and I hate what I do now and make $20k less.

My advice is to network the hell out of your contacts. Chin up. You will find something sooner or later.

jtmomma13 · September 2014

I was just laid off on Friday. It sucks. Just wanted to say I am in the same boat as you!

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