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Title: Job loss — year is NOT off to a good start Post by: Ozzie101 on January 14, 2022, 01:17:08 PM Yesterday, H lost his job, very much out of the blue. The boss waited until he had finished helping with all the year-end close work before telling him. She told him his work has been perfect but they’re going in a different direction (sounds like they’re going to outsource it). Early in this job, he had some troubles working with a couple of people but those problems were quickly worked out months ago and they became close friends . The boss, on the other hand, is a bit of a problem and is pretty much hated by the whole office. Anyway, several coworkers called last night, angry about it and giving support, which I think helped him. Apparently, one of them told the boss to her face that she was wrong and making a big mistake.
This is the second job he’s lost in two years, though from what I can tell, this time didn’t have anything to do with misbehavior on his part. We both work from home and I could hear a lot of his work calls and he sounded polite, professional and friendly. Obviously, this is a blow for him. Another rejection. Another abandonment. Fear of the unknown. Embarrassment for “failure.” I’m trying to offer support and validation. But inside, I feel sick and constantly on the verge of tears. I just fear how this will set him off-kilter. (On top of some stressful stuff with SS11.) So far he seems mostly OK. Sad, but stable. I don’t think it will last. Anyway, now everything is on my shoulders, financially, at a time when I’m struggling to learn a new job myself and already feel stressed and anxious. All I know to do is encourage him as he looks for a new job and be supportive. He’s the one suffering the biggest blow. But I can’t help thinking about myself and being overwhelmed by fears and frustrations. We’ve been through a lot in the last three years and it was starting to look like we might get a little break. Title: Re: Job loss — year is NOT off to a good start Post by: Cat Familiar on January 14, 2022, 02:52:40 PM So sorry. :hug: :hug: That he was offered support by his coworkers is a very good sign. Really unfortunate development. :(
Title: Re: Job loss — year is NOT off to a good start Post by: GaGrl on January 14, 2022, 03:33:51 PM I'm so sorry. :hug:
Was he given a decent severance package? Title: Re: Job loss — year is NOT off to a good start Post by: Ozzie101 on January 14, 2022, 05:02:13 PM One month. The last job gave him three months, which was a nice cushion. The market is good for job-seekers right now and he has marketable skills (accounting, finance, HR), so hopefully it won’t take long to find something new.
Title: Re: Job loss — year is NOT off to a good start Post by: kells76 on January 14, 2022, 06:18:26 PM That's so stressful. I'm glad he got "on your side" vibes from coworkers. It may be rough for a bit but as you say, the job market is really good. Fingers crossed he can let go and move forward.
Title: Re: Job loss — year is NOT off to a good start Post by: SinisterComplex on January 17, 2022, 04:36:00 PM Yesterday, H lost his job, very much out of the blue. The boss waited until he had finished helping with all the year-end close work before telling him. She told him his work has been perfect but they’re going in a different direction (sounds like they’re going to outsource it). Early in this job, he had some troubles working with a couple of people but those problems were quickly worked out months ago and they became close friends . The boss, on the other hand, is a bit of a problem and is pretty much hated by the whole office. Anyway, several coworkers called last night, angry about it and giving support, which I think helped him. Apparently, one of them told the boss to her face that she was wrong and making a big mistake. This is the second job he’s lost in two years, though from what I can tell, this time didn’t have anything to do with misbehavior on his part. We both work from home and I could hear a lot of his work calls and he sounded polite, professional and friendly. Obviously, this is a blow for him. Another rejection. Another abandonment. Fear of the unknown. Embarrassment for “failure.” I’m trying to offer support and validation. But inside, I feel sick and constantly on the verge of tears. I just fear how this will set him off-kilter. (On top of some stressful stuff with SS11.) So far he seems mostly OK. Sad, but stable. I don’t think it will last. Anyway, now everything is on my shoulders, financially, at a time when I’m struggling to learn a new job myself and already feel stressed and anxious. All I know to do is encourage him as he looks for a new job and be supportive. He’s the one suffering the biggest blow. But I can’t help thinking about myself and being overwhelmed by fears and frustrations. We’ve been through a lot in the last three years and it was starting to look like we might get a little break. Just offering my support...You will get through this and hopefully a new and better opportunity will come along for him through all of this. I know all too well this situation. Ive been kicked in the nuts and hit rock bottom and then I just made things happen. Your support will hopefully help spur him onto greener pastures. My best to you Ozzie. Cheers and best wishes! -SC- Title: Re: Job loss — year is NOT off to a good start Post by: CoherentMoose on January 21, 2022, 02:48:54 PM Ouch! Hope a silver lining appears...and soon! Good luck. CoMo
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