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Centralia, Missouri
January 7, 2016 3:52pm CST
Now see, just when I think we are in the clear, and life should let us finally get caught up…we get hit by a job loss. Hubby lost his out of nowhere, and he was so close to getting his paramedic certifications, and that is lost along with the job loss is. I have been freaking out all day. We are good for this month, I think….I do not know if we can make it through next month though, so please, we need some job vibes coming this way, or something. I feel sick for how we are going to survive, I feel sick as this totally changes my job outlook, I HAVE to keep working and working here, because we cannot lose this pay too. Which makes me feel trapped a bit, and guilty because I feel trapped. I feel sick for the year of hard work that was just flushed down the drain because of a computer glitch (we could prove that what they said was incorrect, and the whole thing was invalid, they pretty much said they could care less). So… Yeah. I…don’t know what we are going to do.
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• Valdosta, Georgia
7 Jan 16
I am so so sorry! I have been there with my husband losing his job months ago and it was horrible. I will be praying that your husband finds a job again soon. I understand you freaking out completely, but just hope there is something better coming along.
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• Centralia, Missouri
8 Jan 16
I really hope this leads to something better, but right now can't see past the whole chance of losing our house and stuff.
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@jaboUK (64361)
• United Kingdom
7 Jan 16
So sorry you've received such a crushing blow. I hope your husband manages to find another job soon.
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@jaboUK (64361)
• United Kingdom
8 Jan 16
@Jessicalynnt We DO care about each other on this site Jessa, we are a community.
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• Centralia, Missouri
8 Jan 16
@jaboUK and I am glad for it, I want to cry, I want to rage, and no good comes from it, nothing changes, and i end up with a headache.... and the same worries
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• Centralia, Missouri
8 Jan 16
thanks for stopping and showing me a moment of caring, I needed that today, I hope so too.
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@jstory07 (134521)
• Roseburg, Oregon
8 Jan 16
Can your husband get unemployment. He should apply for that right away and go out looking for another job right away.
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• Centralia, Missouri
9 Jan 16
he has started the process on both, waiting to see what pans out
@just4him (306853)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
8 Jan 16
Oh Jessa, I'm so sorry. Of course I'll pray for you. I know what it's like - been there, done that. It's a shame his paramedic certifications went down the drain too. I hope he's already filed unemployment.
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• Centralia, Missouri
9 Jan 16
@just4him thanks! He has some nibbles with a couple of places already, so thanks for the prayers!
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• Centralia, Missouri
8 Jan 16
he started the paperwork. I dont know what we will end up doing. I really hope something amazing comes along, he deserves it
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@just4him (306853)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
8 Jan 16
@Jessicalynnt I'm praying.
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@paigea (35718)
• Canada
7 Jan 16
How awful. I am sorry you are dealing with this. I hope that you find something better very soon.
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• Centralia, Missouri
8 Jan 16
thanks, I vented on here because frankly, I needed someone to listen, and just, well support, wellwishes and good thoughts, thanks for taking time to listen.
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@paigea (35718)
• Canada
8 Jan 16
@Jessicalynnt this is a great safe place to vent!
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@fishtiger58 (29823)
• Momence, Illinois
7 Jan 16
I am so very sorry. A computer glitch is not a reason for someone to lose a job. How horrible.
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• Centralia, Missouri
7 Jan 16
pretty much
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@just4him (306853)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
8 Jan 16
I agree @fishtiger58
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• United States
7 Jan 16
I hope that he is able to draw unemployment benefits. That will help somewhat. Losing a job never comes at a good time. Big hugs to you.
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• United States
8 Jan 16
@Jessicalynnt sometimes it takes a while to get it active.
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• Centralia, Missouri
8 Jan 16
I think so, he applied today, so I REALLY hope that goes through ok
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@nanette64 (20364)
• Fairfield, Texas
8 Jan 16
@Jessicalynnt Did he tell the unemployment office about what happened? Maybe they can help resolve the issue.
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@zebra2222 (5269)
• United States
9 Jan 16
I also feel bad for you. I can only hope things will eventually get better.
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• Centralia, Missouri
9 Jan 16
well all these good thoughts and vibes are appreciated, and have to be helping.
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@celticeagle (159400)
• Boise, Idaho
8 Jan 16
Well, nothing you can do right now. Start looking for something tomorrow and keep your head up. Looking for a job is a full time job. Hope you find something soon and I will be sending you the strongest vibes I can. Good luck to you two.
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@celticeagle (159400)
• Boise, Idaho
9 Jan 16
@Jessicalynnt ...Assisting is soul fortifying.
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• Centralia, Missouri
9 Jan 16
I sent him some links today and am helping online job searches, still I can't do anything other than assist, sadly
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• United States
8 Jan 16
I wish I could say something to make it all better, but I can't...but I will say just don't give up, something good will come of this.
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• Centralia, Missouri
8 Jan 16
stopping by and having a chat is what I was hoping people would do, I dont have too many I can physically talk to on this....
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@simone10 (54189)
• Louisville, Kentucky
8 Jan 16
I am so very sorry for you and your husband. I will definitely send out good vibes that he finds a job quickly. You are both in my prayers.
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@simone10 (54189)
• Louisville, Kentucky
9 Jan 16
@Jessicalynnt Most definitely! There is bound to be something good to come out of all of this positive energy.
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• Centralia, Missouri
9 Jan 16
much appreciated, with this much force and thoughts, and will, and prayer behind us I feel like it's a wave of good things pushing us along
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• Centralia, Missouri
9 Jan 16
@simone10 well keep it coming, not out of the woods yet, and again, THANK you!!!!
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@Drosophila (16573)
• Ireland
7 Jan 16
I am so sorry to hear about this, I do hope things will get better soon. "send good job vibes" and prayers.
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@Drosophila (16573)
• Ireland
8 Jan 16
@Jessicalynnt I hope not! It must've been a shock! Once again sorry to hear about this.
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• Centralia, Missouri
8 Jan 16
I hope those same vibes dont get lost hopping over the pond. Thanks so much for taking the time to listen to me.
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• Centralia, Missouri
9 Jan 16
@Drosophila the only thing that has me calmer today, well couple of things, is that the weather is changing which causes a headche, I freak too much and it starts pounding, so I have to stay calm, and he got a couple of nibbles already on the resume and apps he put in
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@garymarsh6 (23393)
• United Kingdom
8 Jan 16
OH dear I am so sorry to hear that Jess. I do hope something comes up soon for your husband that is terrible bad luck. I hope that if he gets a similar job they will take into account the training he has already completed. Good luck fingers crossed that it will not be for too long.
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• Centralia, Missouri
9 Jan 16
I am hoping so, still the paramedic stuff won't matter, with no certs it means nothing.
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@JudyEv (326094)
• Rockingham, Australia
8 Jan 16
That must be so worrying. It is awful about the job loss and awful that you feel trapped.
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• Centralia, Missouri
8 Jan 16
and I feel so bad for him, he was so excited to be in that program, it was free with work, it takes a year, and hundreds and hundreds of hours of time and work and it's.... just gone.
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• Centralia, Missouri
9 Jan 16
@JudyEv It doesn't appear like it
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@JudyEv (326094)
• Rockingham, Australia
8 Jan 16
@Jessicalynnt That is terrible. Can't he get credits for what he'd done somewhere else?
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@patgalca (18181)
• Orangeville, Ontario
7 Jan 16
Oh my Lord, I am so sorry this has happened. I don't know what we would do if hubby lost his job and I think about it every time they find work to be slow and shut the plant down for a week. My husband has enough vacation days (6 weeks after working there almost 30 years) that it doesn't affect his pay. But if he were to be let go we would be devestated. We're living beyond our means as it is. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers and hope things get better. The businesses in this world are not being very kind to anyone.
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• Centralia, Missouri
8 Jan 16
thats why I wanted to pay off the debt and get things paid for, I wanted to trim things down and live well under the means...but we werent there yet, we werent anywhere near there yet. @.@. I was always afriad of something like this, but after 6 odd years, I didnt really think it would happen to either one of us. thanks for stopping and showing me some caring!
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@Hatley (163781)
• Garden Grove, California
7 Jan 16
ouch @Jessicalynnt Im so sorry and I will sent some positiv job vibes and someprayers that your ubby will soon get a great job. mIm sorryabout the paramedic training as they do g et paid well and the job is to me extremely interesting. I love o work n the medic al field b ut am way too old now
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• Centralia, Missouri
7 Jan 16
thanks hun, really need it
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@thesids (22180)
• Bhubaneswar, India
8 Jan 16
Definitely a sad news. But I am positive, he will get into something good sooner. The scenario you are into is what my wife has been since 8+ years now (given the fact that I am now confined to home) which was only after 14 months of our marriage. Anyways, I will not get into that part for now. Has your hubby completed the EMT-B training ? I am unsure about his qualifications etc, but I think he must have this certification which paves the way to the Paramedic Certification. So in case he has this, he may try to find a job at some of the health care centers or even places like hospitals that have ambulances. He will be occupied - may be not satisfied of this as a profession. But for now, it can help ease and balance. It is always frustrating to be jobless and in such a scenario as your hubby. So you have to act really strong and be caring too. Sending out prayers and warm hugs
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@thesids (22180)
• Bhubaneswar, India
9 Jan 16
@Jessicalynnt It is sad that all this happened due to some glitch in the computers. He should try mentioning this to the people at the helm/authorities, but their realizing the fault may not happen - we are too egoistic at times to realize the faults. If this is the case, I know it is painful and sad, but he should start afresh. You will have to be his motivator and guardian angel for a while, if not more.
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• Centralia, Missouri
9 Jan 16
@thesids they told him even if they let him prove it, they didn't care. it was proof he was dishonest, which makes no sense. if he proved it was a mistake, then he lied about nothing. honestly it feel as if they were looking for an excuse, he was never coached, never written up, never even got his hand slapped, normally there would be a meeting and a write up and he would have had the chance to show it wasn't true
• Centralia, Missouri
9 Jan 16
yeah he has been a B now for 5 years, he was so close to taking the national tests to get his paramedic certs. the B he can take anywhere, he earned that elsewhere and those certs are good for a year, and I think he could keep those up on his own anyways
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@Tampa_girl7 (49101)
• United States
8 Jan 16
I will keep you in my prayers that a job comes his way.
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• Centralia, Missouri
9 Jan 16
much appreciated!
@Inlemay (17714)
• South Africa
8 Jan 16
Oh dear - I am so sorry to hear - i shall uplift you in my prayers and lets hope there is some great opportunity out there with his name stamped all over it. Keep the faith
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• Centralia, Missouri
9 Jan 16
Much appreciated. I am afraid he will settle for pay, I really want something he can like will come along too.
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@Auntylou (4264)
• Oxford, England
8 Jan 16
So sorry to hear your news. Is there any way he can finish the training anywhere else?
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• Centralia, Missouri
9 Jan 16
will have to start it completely over again, and it costs, 4-10K depending on where and when
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• Centralia, Missouri
12 Jan 16
@Auntylou that is a question we also wanted to know the answer to....
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@Auntylou (4264)
• Oxford, England
12 Jan 16
@Jessicalynnt Sorry to hear that. But what a waste of his old company's money. Why train someone up to test level and then pull the plug?
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