At first I thought….calm down people. Give it time. Everything is going to be ok. Just have to be patient.
Then our mortgage went up.
A little panic.
No problem. I’ll get more hours at work, we’ll stop eating out and forget about the trip abroad I’ve been dreaming about this year.
Then the layoffs at my hubby’s work. Hitting a bit too close to home. Lovely, wonderful, hard working people being laid off. Being caught by surprise and doing the walk of shame out of the ofc with that look of shock on their face. Not only is George stressing about losing his job but he is the guy that is being forced to give some their pink slips. Not his idea but its a dirty job and the new guy that everyone likes is the one they choose for this task from hell.
But he still has his job. Right now.
A little more panic. Nothing some chips and dip can’t handle.
My job is lucky to be hiring right now. Want to know about some of the candidates I’ve interviewed lately? One guy was a restaurant owner with a masters in journalism. Another managed 200+ people in his last job. Another made double my hubby’s salary. And they all are competing for a seat next to mine. While I feel really bad about them being in this situation, I’d be lying if I said I was not feeling a bit threatened with my job security right now. Why have me….. when you can have superhero “Bill” at a lesser payrate?
Pannniiiic
Fine. Turns out I am one of those people starting to freak out a wee bit. Ok, more than a wee bit. I actually told my hubby we should buy a used cheap RV that we could live in if we were to lose the house.
I’ve been homeless. 20 years ago, but without a home nonetheless. Not a fun time. An RV would of been like a fabulous suite at a expensive hotel.
I read about others in similar situations. Feeling the pinch. Concerned about the future. So I know we are not alone.
But….still not diggin it….and still looking for a cheap RV.
It’s everywhere…and freaking is normal these days. Believe me…I know. We are laying people off, selling vehicles and squeezing pennies at work. It’s very scary times. For everyone.
By: shan on April 3, 2009
at 1:07 am
It is very scary. I think down here on our litle island we are a bit insulated form it all, plus our banks and lending institutions have stricter laws.
Sending good and happy thoughts!!!
By: 2paw on April 3, 2009
at 1:16 am
It’s all horrifying. Keep your friends close.
By: KSD on April 3, 2009
at 11:46 am
Scary stuff all around. Hoard yarn for insulating the RV.
By: Laurie on April 3, 2009
at 4:16 pm
Thank you, W. We all should stand outside his Texas home and show him how much fun life is now.
I am failing and not happy about it. Lost my house last year, just could not swing it alone, since losing my husband. Changed jobs 4 times since 2002, am now self employed, in an industry that is taking a beating due to the economy. More and more people I know (including me) seeking public assistance. I am currently working for two different clients and seeking a third (think 3 part time jobs), just to keep my head above water. But every day I am grateful for my kids and the rest of my extended family. Survivors.
Good to hear from you, Rox. What about Lost? Lots of JH times these days
By: Cathy on April 4, 2009
at 4:16 am