Sigh
I'm having a sad day. I've been on the job hunt for a few days now, only to be laid off from a job that made up a big chunk of our income. I dedicated everything I had to that job, and worked nearly 24/7 to stay on top of my work. I was on point. I helped out so much, and when everyone else in the company was either "let go" or just quit, I
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It's hard to see a big part of the household income go but the job sounds like a classic burn out job - I wonder ho wmuch longer you would have made it before falling ill?
Keep your eyes open. Sometimes things happen at a certain point of time for a reason. Tell people that you are job-hunting. Look outside your immediate industry. (I am probably telling you things you already know.)
I don't really know how being unemployed works in America, but can you claim jobseeker's allowance or something like that?
What about health insurance?
You are in my thoughts!
How has the move panned out otherwise? Did you see all the things you wanted to see on your way to your new home?
We have arrived in Edinburgh and while some things worked out better than others, some issues have not worked out at all. I am alone with the girls (and a brother-in-law on uni summer hols, who is really like another kid, meh) and it looks more realistic now that my husband will join us in September rather than August :(
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It is so unfair that you don't get any sort of security. I know a few people who used to work in America and returned to Europe after a few years. Many of them tld me about their constant fear to fall seriously ill or break a leg or something like that.
Not having health services readily available for free in times of need is something I can't even imagine. Scary.
I am glad you like your new place! (Picspam? *puppy dog eyes*)
The weather in Edinburgh is very... Scottish. Bright sunshine one minute and pouring rain with strong gales of wind the next.
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Health insurance is a convenience. My husband has asthma, so him having insurance is great! But for me, I kind of hope that if I get in an accident, that it isn't TOO serious for me to not be able to refuse treatment :p.
I'll DEFINITELY post some pics in a bit! I can't believe I haven't already!
I get what you mean about the weather, I can see it clearly! Here in Portland, I expected constant drizzling rain and grey skies. So far, it's been beating hot sun with 100 F weather and no clouds. I miss fall/winter. All of my clothes are meant to be layered!
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I know things are happening a certain way for a reason. Seth applied constantly before we moved here, to no avail. No responses, no phone interviews, not even an email response most of the time. We made the decision to just pack up and hope for the best. Once we arrived, within a week of applying he got an interview, and got the job the next day.
So here we are, Seth with a job, and me keeping us afloat until his first paycheck comes in. Once he starts getting paid (only 2 paychecks so far), he reminds me that I promised that when he got a job, that I would get one too. One worth my time and abilities.
Sure enough, I lose my job. Maybe I was using it as a crutch? Maybe I really needed a break! These past few days, though full of job fairs and interviews, have been a breath of fresh air and realization.
Things will fall into place, as pakhit says!
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It's not my fault. Losing my job wasn't my fault. But maybe not being able to afford our bills , the stress on Seth, the chance that we wont be able to visit home this year is all on me now. It makes the job search even more stressful!
Thank you, there's a plan in everything!
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