Seasonal work comes to an end
By Laurel (L_B)
@Happy2BeMe (99390)
Canada
November 23, 2021 6:21pm CST
My fiance works in his family business. Since they deal with the repair of boats they only work seasonal. They have the winter off and start back up in the Spring. He got the word today that this week will be his last week of work. Not good timing with Christmas just around the corner. He was hoping to work until the end of the year.
He will get unemployment benefits but who knows how long that will take before he gets his first check. The government are never in a hurry when they owe you money. Oh well it is what it is. At least he still has his job to go back to in the Spring.
He will work odd jobs here and there while he is off but there is not a lot of work going on through the winter months. On a positive note at least when I get home from work the place will be clean, the dishes will be done and my meals will be cooked. Gotta like that. 
How is your evening/day going?
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@Happy2BeMe (99390)
• Canada
24 Nov 21
lol I have a fiance but have no set day to get married. I did it once before and not too anxious to do it again. lol
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@Happy2BeMe (99390)
• Canada
24 Nov 21
@Faster16 We will get married eventually. We would like to have a wedding and with covid we can't do that right now. We have been together almost 11 years now.
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@Faster16 (2930)
• Indonesia
24 Nov 21
@Happy2BeMe What's the point of a fiancé if you don't have a goal of getting married? Excuse me, is that normal there?
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@Shavkat (137238)
• Philippines
24 Nov 21
@Happy2BeMe I think I am fine now. Thanks.
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@snowy22315 (170756)
• United States
24 Nov 21
My evening last night was fine. It sounds like he works at home when he is not working and that is good with me. Some guys just want to bum around working or not. So it sounds like he pulls his weight.
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@Happy2BeMe (99390)
• Canada
24 Nov 21
Yes he sure does. He loves cooking so I am looking forward to some awesome meals.
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@snowy22315 (170756)
• United States
24 Nov 21
@Happy2BeMe He sounds a little bit like my brother in law, but I don't know about the gleaming kitchen part. He will be retiring in December. He loves reading and cooking, although not sure that is going to be enough to keep him occupied. There are some online games he plays. Not quite sure what he will be doing with himself, sis says plenty of home projects..but he has to be in the mood.
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@Happy2BeMe (99390)
• Canada
24 Nov 21
@snowy22315 It will be an adjustment for him to go from working to retirement. Sounds like your sister will do her best to keep him busy.
@Courtlynn (66918)
• United States
24 Nov 21
Gotta love the pros and cons of seasonal jobs.
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@Courtlynn (66918)
• United States
25 Nov 21
@Happy2BeMe hope he enjoys time off anyway
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@Happy2BeMe (99390)
• Canada
24 Nov 21
Yes that is true and it always comes to an end at the worst possible time
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@RubyHawk (99423)
• Atlanta, Georgia
24 Nov 21
@Happy2BeMe But I hope your boyfriend finds work soon,
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@Nakitakona (56302)
• Philippines
24 Nov 21
Here in our place, common job among sugarcane cutters is seasonal. It usually starts September and ends December. After that they have to wait for another 8 months to start cane cutting.
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@Happy2BeMe (99390)
• Canada
24 Nov 21
That is a long wait in between jobs. He will start back in March or April.
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@Nakitakona (56302)
• Philippines
24 Nov 21
@Happy2BeMe yes it's a long wait. I don't know how these people survive for they don't formal education. They live in poverty.
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@GardenGerty (157721)
• United States
24 Nov 21
I am getting ready to go enjoy Thanksgiving with family. Just a short trip, then my daughter and her family will stop here on their way home.
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@allknowing (130233)
• India
25 Nov 21
Family business would perhaps mean a share in the profits too?
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@Happy2BeMe (99390)
• Canada
25 Nov 21
No not in his case. He works there and that is it.
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@LeaPea2417 (36536)
• Toccoa, Georgia
24 Nov 21
That's great that he can cook. My husband likes to cook and can do it better than I can.
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@LeaPea2417 (36536)
• Toccoa, Georgia
25 Nov 21
@Happy2BeMe Yes , that's how it is with us.
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@Happy2BeMe (99390)
• Canada
24 Nov 21
That is cool. He is the same way. I cook because I have to but he cooks because he enjoys it.
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@ihasaquestion (8274)
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24 Nov 21
You have a good fiance there. I hope he gets more jobs/projects in future.
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@Happy2BeMe (99390)
• Canada
24 Nov 21
Thank you. It is cold here too. Hope you are having a good night too.
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@CarolDM (203451)
• Nashville, Tennessee
24 Nov 21
@Happy2BeMe Thanks it was good.
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@wolfgirl569 (95959)
• Marion, Ohio
24 Nov 21
Hopefully he finds plenty of odd jobs. Enjoy having all the housework done
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@Happy2BeMe (99390)
• Canada
24 Nov 21
Thanks, I will and I am sure he will find other work.
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@jefferson126 (3067)
• Shenzhen, China
24 Nov 21
When geting off work,enjoying a cooked meal and seeing a clean house is happy thing.meanwhile,wish your fiance get another good income job in winter.
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