yeah ...he got a job!!
By rosepedal64
@rosepedal64 (4188)
United States
August 27, 2009 6:46am CST
For those of you that have been chatting with me on various discussion, I needed to share some exciting news on this Thursday August 27,2009.
My Husband got a job. He had been laid off for about 8 months. He worked thru the local union hall as a equipment operator.
They called him yesterday and said they had a small job that would last a couple of weeks. I know that ain't very long, but hey it is a job. He can make a months worth of unemployment amount in that two week period.
I am just so excited!!! Come and share my excitement with me..
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20 responses
@Iriene88 (5343)
• Malaysia
28 Aug 09
Dear rosepedal,
Congrats, this is something great! I heard that unemployment
rate is US is very bad.
Getting a job in this economy situation is something very encouraging!
Tell your hubby : all the best and hope he can save some money
from this earnings, let the children have some good treats!
Do share with us about his excitement and the job, hopefully
the project will be extended and can continue longer period of
time and turned into better income!
I hope you will reached the minimum payout in myLot too!
All the best and hope to hear your views in my topic too!
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@GardenGerty (157652)
• United States
29 Aug 09
That cand of stress can be hard on both body and soul. it is good that he is looking forward to this.
@rosepedal64 (4188)
• United States
29 Aug 09
He is doing very well with it. He has been under the stress and like I said earlier he is differently calm down alot. I guess I thought that I was the only one under the stress. We are both are now sharing the excitement.
@rosepedal64 (4188)
• United States
28 Aug 09
He is excited. I ask him if he was and he just said another job. I laughed at him because you could see the excitement in his face regardles what his words was. He seem more relaxed when he is at home now. I know this layoff has put a lot of stress on him as well. Thanks for your nice words. Have a good day.
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@uchihamadaraXXX (117)
• Philippines
28 Aug 09
That is great! I congratulate both you and your husband, it is a good thing that your husband got a new job because of this global crisis, it is hard to find a job.
@clorissa123 (4926)
• United States
2 Sep 09
Have you ever asked your husband looking for something else. Maybe something lower than what he did previously? I meant at least making some money for the money, or earning some minimal wages for while?
@rosepedal64 (4188)
• United States
2 Sep 09
Yes we have discussed that. The only probelm is that we have bills that went with his income before. He has to make x amount of hourly wages to make the bills and give us money all the other needed stuff. I appreciate your thoughts and concerns..
@rosepedal64 (4188)
• United States
28 Aug 09
Yes he works within the local union hall. They will call their workers back as the jobs come open. He has been laid off since the first of the year. It was real good news for us that he did get call out to a job. We are hoping that it will last a while or that they have another for one if this one ends. I appreicate your comment.
@tdemex (3540)
• United States
27 Aug 09
Hey that's great news!!! I'm happy for you! As well as me! I've been out of work for 10 months. I've been searching all the major search engines, and have noticed an up tick lately in the selection out there! I'm in Mexico but search the whole USA since I travel anyway! It's starting to break loose out there! Plus I work mainly in the auto industry and my friends in Detroit are telling me the same thing the picture is getting much better! Again congrads! 
tdemex
tdemex@rosepedal64 (4188)
• United States
27 Aug 09
That is vey true. The Union is not all bad...The area that I live in to get into the big companies you just about have to have some inside pull. That is why my hubby got into the union over 10 years ago. He spent 8 yrs in the army when he was younger. He has a lot of history behind him but the union has been his best choice so far. I wish you luck and hope things turn out good for you. Have a good day..
@rosepedal64 (4188)
• United States
27 Aug 09
Thanks tdemex for your thoughts...I am very pleased. I know his BA at union had told him that work was starting to pick up some. I just didn't believe it because he hadn't been called out. With this job I hoping that it will lead to another job. I keep smiling. I wish you luck on your job hunting and maybe today will be your day for that big job to land in your lap. I will be thinking about you. keep me posted on how it is going with you.
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@polo_princess (803)
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27 Aug 09
Thats great news, im glad something has finally landed in your lap. I know how worrying it can be when times are hard. A job is a job though right, its all extra cash for you to go towards bills and help you to get by.
Fingers crossed that this is the first of many jobs to come up for him!!
Fingers crossed that this is the first of many jobs to come up for him!!@rosepedal64 (4188)
• United States
27 Aug 09
I greatly apprecaite your kind words and thoughts. I am keeping my fingers crossed as well and it was about time that something land in our lap. Now lets just make sure that it doesn't try to get away. I have dug out my rope to lasso that job for him to make it last a while.
I have nothng but smiles today..@rosepedal64 (4188)
• United States
28 Aug 09
Oh yes Im sure that he really got bored too. Plus to be looking everyday and have nothig. I know how I felt about it and Im sure he felt the same way. I apprecitate your kind words. You have a nice day and a better tomorrow.
@polo_princess (803)
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27 Aug 09
Thats it dont you let it get away 
I bet he will enjoy having some work to do finally, there is nothing worse than wanting to work but not be able to 
I bet he will enjoy having some work to do finally, there is nothing worse than wanting to work but not be able to @rosepedal64 (4188)
• United States
28 Aug 09
Oh thank you very much for your kind words. I am keeping my fingers crossed. Well heck at this point Im even crossing my toes to make sure that he gets to keep this job. I know that there still is some layoffs happening but I hope it ain't that way within this company. I just keep smiling and going on.
@rosepedal64 (4188)
• United States
27 Aug 09
Hey I got that cyber hug...Here is one right back to you. Thanks for being excited with me. This day had looked so far away yesterday morning. Then it final came. Here it is early afternoon and Im still smiling. I am actually looking forward to preparing dinner this evening. WOW..Who would have know...
@kitty42 (3923)
• United States
27 Aug 09
Hello my friend smoochess
You keep smiling and feeling good my friend things are looking up, I wish you and your family the best and hope that everything continues to go right and you can keep that wonderful smile on your beautiful face, so whats for dinner? 
@GardenGerty (157652)
• United States
28 Aug 09
Every little bit of employment helps, and I think good fortune attracts more good fortune. Things will be looking up for you. So happy for you to be getting this bit of relief.
@rosepedal64 (4188)
• United States
28 Aug 09
I hope that it does mean more good fortune is heading our way. That would be great. We need all we can get. This just keep our fingers crossed that the work will last for awhile or another job is directly behind this one. I appreciate your comment
@rosepedal64 (4188)
• United States
30 Aug 09
With the times and the economy in just a mess,it is a great thing that he called back out. The relief is so over whelming. My stress level has gone down so much. I feel like that a ton of bricks has been lifted off my chest. I appreciate your kind words. Have a good day and a better tomorrow.
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@rosepedal64 (4188)
• United States
29 Aug 09
Oh yes we use to make it a date that every Friday we have dinner out instead of me cooking. Now we can do that. We went out last night to a small little country diner and it felt so nice. It is Saturday and he doesn't have to work today and Im not sure what is on the schedule today. Thanks for your happiness
@dawnald (85135)
• Shingle Springs, California
27 Aug 09
Hooray, that's great! Doing happy dance for you...
@rosepedal64 (4188)
• United States
27 Aug 09
You go girl...Thanks for the happy dance.. I have already did my happy dance,happy song and anything else that I could came up with. He got called back not a minute too soon. Im still smiling..
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@missybear (11391)
• United States
28 Aug 09
I'm soo happy for you, I know how it is being the only 1 working and all your checks go to bills
.
Good for you and maybe it takes longer than a month or other jobs become of it
.
Good for you and maybe it takes longer than a month or other jobs become of it@rosepedal64 (4188)
• United States
29 Aug 09
I think he will be able to go on now. It was just a matter of time for the jobs to start picking back up. I know in the area we live in the job thingy is going so slow. When it does pick back up then there will be plenty of work. Im just glad he called when he did. I appreciate your happiness for us. Have a good day
@celebratelifeh (1142)
• China
28 Aug 09
congratulations firstly and i have a friend he really laid for a long time that's more than 3 years i think. he even do not want and tired to find any new job anymore. his girlfriend working alone but his girlfriend think he can handle that and get some better position later.
@rosepedal64 (4188)
• United States
28 Aug 09
I wish the best luck for your friend and hope that things work out for the best. From my experience you can't really give up and say that there is nothing out there. I know that work is very hard to find,but it is there if you keep looking. My hubby never gave up. He kept calling on a daily basis. He has paid off in the end.
@Jennlk84 (4206)
• United States
27 Aug 09
YAY! Congrats to your hubby. That is fantastic! I myself have only been unemployed for a month but I'm already going crazy and am out of money. I had to quit my job because I moved for my husband's job, so I can't even collect unemployment.
So how did the two of you celebrate this awesome news?!
@rosepedal64 (4188)
• United States
27 Aug 09
Ahh...I can't kiss and tell... Thanks for the comment..I hope that you find the job that you want to find...Keep your head high and never under estimate your qualities. Keep and touch and let us know how it turns out for you..Remember head high.
@suchi60 (912)
• India
28 Aug 09
rosepedal,
Don't forget that there's light at the end of the tunnel and in your case, its come at the right time. I can imagine the horrendous months that the two of you went through. Its very exciting news and I hope for your both sake, he gets one which is better and permanent shortly.Congratulations!
@rosepedal64 (4188)
• United States
28 Aug 09
Thanks for your kind comment. I think I do see that light at the end of the tunnel. Lets just hope that the light doesn't go out before it gets brighter. I am keeping these fingers crossed for the job to continue on for awhile.
@ibuemma (2953)
• United States
27 Aug 09
YAY ! I'm happy for you and for your husband. These days is really hard to find a job. So when one come around let's grab it, and usually it will lead to another one.
Again YAY!
@rosepedal64 (4188)
• United States
27 Aug 09
Thanks for sharing your excitment with me. I have been smiling all morning. It felt really good to get up early and help him to get ready for work. I didn't realize that I was so involved with him getting for work. It felt really nice to do this again. Once again I appreciate your kind words.
@SomeCowgirl (32191)
• United States
7 Sep 09
Congratulations to you and he as well! My fiance got a job a few Wednesday's ago. He had been without a job for 2 years and a little more. I, myself, have been out of a job for almost two years this October I believe 17th. I'm going to be looking for work after we're married.
Glad he's got a job again though it is short. Are you sure it won't interfere with his unemployment (benefits)?
@AngryKittyMSV (4317)
• United States
27 Aug 09
That is wonderful news, thanks for sharing! I hope business will pick up again soon so that he will have more and more work opportunities in the very near future. I m so happy for you guys that he got THIS work now, it's a start! You know, the easiest time to find a job is when you HAVE one, for some reason employers don't like to hire the unemployed! It's sad by true. However, if you ARE working or have worked recently, you are much more likely to get hired someplace. Go figure.
@rosepedal64 (4188)
• United States
27 Aug 09
Sad but true..If you have a current job then it is eaier to get a new job. I guess companies are looking at if you are already working then you really want to work. I know here in our town, if you really want a job you have to keep checking back in. The reason is that so many people are just putting in applications because some agency told them they had to. The employers don't really know who wants a real job. Checking back is a must.
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@clorissa123 (4926)
• United States
2 Sep 09
Congratulation! hey, at least it is a job, and your husband still contribute some money to the family. Tell your husband, keep moving on, and don't give it up. Sonner or later, when the economy getting better, he will find a better job.
@LetranKnight25 (33121)
• Philippines
27 Aug 09
Good for him, despite of the financial crisis he was still able to get a job. eight months is nothing i almost lost a job for a year
.
Congratulations to him. he should be careful operating that thing..@rosepedal64 (4188)
• United States
27 Aug 09
Eight months is alot for us. We were almost to the put of drowning. Im glad that you didn't make it to the one year mark on no work. We are happy that he has called back out. I just need to keep fingers crossed that it will last for the time that told him. I think this will be a chain reaction to his upcoming work now.
@rosepedal64 (4188)
• United States
27 Aug 09
Oh yes very good news... I hope this will start a change reaction with work. In the past he has called out on the smaller jobs that lead to the longer bigger jobs. Before he got laid off he worked for one company 18 months which is pretty long with one company. He has always had work up until this year.
