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"Something is going on."

August 19th, 2011 at 12:11 pm


That is what DH shared when I picked him up from work yesterday. DH's boss (who he has worked with for many years, at the old job and then the boss brought him to this job 4 years ago)turned down a promotion three months ago. There is a new boss that they both report to, things just aren't "kosher". The boss has been distant, etc. DH said he thought that maybe the boss gave notice. Later on, he said it just dawned on him, that maybe they're planning on getting rid of DH, instead! Now he's connecting all of the dots and is thinking he might be the fat that they trim ...

Hmm ... OK, not ideal, given these economic times. I'm having a really unsettled feeling in my stomach right now. But, I've worked a plan that in the event this happens, we will survive.

Our EF is a fat $38K right now (with $19K of that designated for a new to us car).

Funny thing is that DH has a friend from his fraternal organization who just offered up use of his son's car for Sept, Oct, Nov and 1/2 of Dec while the son and his wife are in Saudi Arabia. Maybe that money is meant to stay in the EF fund.

I'm waiting on $900 additional from the insurance company, plus my grandmother is sending me $3,000 next month to help with things (she gifts us annually). I am also able to get $1,600 depreciation once I get the signed contract for the garage roof to my agent.

Oh, dear ... well, all we can do is roll with the punches.

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8 Responses to “"Something is going on."”

  1. creditcardfree Says:
    August 19th, 2011 at 12:45 pm 1313757920
    1313757920

    Fingers crossed that it is not a layoff! That EF will help if needed...and remember there is unemployment which would help a bit.

  2. NJDebbie Says:
    August 19th, 2011 at 01:38 pm 1313761120
    1313761120

    I hate that your hubby's boss cannot be forthcoming at least out of loyalty, but then again there is no loyalty in the workplace anymore. I think you have a great plan in place if things go as you suspect (which I hope and pray not). Keep us posted. ((HUGS))

  3. North Georgia Gal Says:
    August 19th, 2011 at 01:59 pm 1313762340
    1313762340

    I sure hope it isn't a layoff. But you have been vigilant in preparing for this type of thing so I know you will be okay.

  4. My English Castle Says:
    August 19th, 2011 at 02:25 pm 1313763918
    1313763918

    We went through some similar anxiety a couple of months ago, but it turned out to be something else at DH's job. I'm wishing the same for you all.

  5. PNW Mom Says:
    August 19th, 2011 at 02:48 pm 1313765312
    1313765312

    Sending positive thoughts and prayers that it is not a layoff. Sounds like you have a great plan in place though if it comes to that. Keeping my fingers crossed that it doesn't.

  6. starfishy Says:
    August 19th, 2011 at 03:16 pm 1313767019
    1313767019

    Hope that DH does not get laid off, but am very impressed at how you've already laid out a plan and know that you would be o.k. should it happen.

  7. ceejay74 Says:
    August 19th, 2011 at 03:45 pm 1313768711
    1313768711

    It's so so good to have a plan in place, but I hope DH's instincts are wrong in this case. Fingers crossed for you guys!

  8. FrugalTexan75 Says:
    August 20th, 2011 at 01:43 am 1313804607
    1313804607

    Oh I hope it isn't a layoff!

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