New Years Resolution a Bust?

It is normal to have days that you feel depressed by this. Maybe you and your husband need to have a heart to heart and see what makes sense for your family. Maybe even just talking to him and letting him know your thoughts will make you feel a bit better. The situation isn't going to resolve itself overnight, so just do your best with what you have. Good luck with what decide!

P.S. I understand the fear of not working after always having a job. I started a paper route when I was just shy of 11 and worked straight through until last July when I lost my job. I LOVE being home with my kids, but it has been quite a transition and there are days I still feel sad that I lost my job. I think things will work out in the end for me though, and I hope they do for you too!

Don't know how old your kids are, but I quit what I was doing and stayed home for 7 yrs then went back to college. It was one of the best decisions of my life! You cannot imagine the benefits to your children when you're there and involved in their school and after school lives! Please consider it. If it doesn't pay to work, why leave your home and family to do it?

Ride the storm. Don't do anything drastic. If you quit your job you will be much less marketable when this whole thing turns around. There may not be a lot of $$ coming in, but you are maintaining your good referance and adding to your length of employment. It's really hard to get a job once you've been out of the workforce. Keep your resume updated and send out a few a week. Start to network at social events in your field. Put feelers out that you might be interested in making a change. Don't degrade your workplace or piss and moan. Put out a confidance that tells others you are above it all and ready to make a career move.
Or Maybe you could consider taking classes toward an advanced degree. Just maintain and enhance your marketability as much as possible. Don't give up.

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Do you work at my fiance's old office? SHEESH. Keep your chin up honey, and keep your eyes out for a new job. It's HARD, I know it is. Would it make more financial sense to stay home with the kids and live off unemployment while you look? Hope it gets better soon, you're in my thoughts for sure!