Husband Temporary Laid off Losing My Mind

Mine was laid off from October until May...he didn't process the unemployment correctly so we are STILL fighting to get the backpay. Go down to your Family/Social Services office and apply for food stamps, WIC, cash assistance...anything that will be able to help you get through the patch..I know it took a lot to swallow my pride and go for the food stamps but it was better than worrying about where I was going to come up with food for my kids. Angel ministries through the Prysbeterian churches also offer low cost groceries but they need to be pre-paid and pre-ordered 2-4 weeks in advance.

As for the lack of jobs, well I hear you there. My hubby went around to even all the fast food restaurants and didn't get call backs. With being laid off, he DOES qualify for unemployment so I would definitely recommend getting his paperwork in there. If he is the savvy one that will get up and do stuff then I recommend offering lawnservices, home repair, garage cleaning, etc....I know I'd LOVE to have someone step up to bat for me....even though my hubby was home all that time he didn't do a darn thing!

Best of luck to you!

Hi S., I understand how you feel. My Husband got laid off in Feb. and got his job back the middle of may. My Husband was laid off because a guy at his work was not doing his job and they thought that they had another $60,000 dollars coming in and since the guy was not doing his job they didn't and they fired the guy and didn't have enough money to pay my husband. Thank God we had just gotten back money for our taxes cause that is how we got buy. They called my husband back after they got all caught up and one of the other guys found a different job so my husband got his job back. He too was applying for jobs on the internet and people would call, he'd go in for an interview and then they would either call him back to tell him that they hired someone else or he wouldn't hear back at all. It's a hard time right now. I will be praying for you. I agree with the person that said to apply for food stamps and I don't know how old your children are but if they are under 5 you can apply for WIC. That is what we did and it really helped. I wish you the best of luck and hang in there it will all work out. God Bless you and your family!

Mines not laid off but if he was - yes it would drive me crazy.

S., I don't want to be harsh but it sounds to me like there is a lot more than just a lack of a job that is troubling your home. It sounds to me like your husband is doing a lot of right things, looking for another job on a daily basis, helping around the house ( wouldnt some wives LOVE that???).This is a time that your family needs to be pulling together and supporting each other. I am sure that this is hard on your husband, he doesnt want to put his family into a financial bind, he is used to being the breadwinner and taking care of things. Put yourself in his position, think of what he is going through. Remember why you fell in love with this man in the first place...come along side him and work together to get through this rough patch.
Good luck to all of you.
R. Ann