We were so excited when my fiance got a new job a couple of weeks ago. Finally, we thought we had a way out. We would continue living off of my pay, and funnel most of his towards paying down the debt.
He was happier than I've seen him in a while. He stopped worrying and seemed to actually feel confident about himself. Before this, it had been nine months since he'd worked last, and he's taking it personally at this point.
He'd never worked retail before, so the store had him just stocking items, folding clothes, etc. They told him to make sure anyone needing help was helped. A guy came to him about trying on a pair of $80 shoes, which C grabbed him from the back before turning to deal with the next customer.
You see where this is going, don't you.
Guy stole the shoes.
The store manager didn't penalize him the day it happened, but she called a couple days after to let him go.
This sucks. It really, really sucks. Doing the math, I don't know how long we can keep going on just my income. We cut off our cable today, lowered our internet speed, and I've found a cheaper place to park for work. But we can't cut back much further.
It's hard to focus on anything else. All I can do is think about how much more readily employable I am (background in customer- and food-service vs his factory experience) and it makes me wish I could take on a second job until he finds something. But with the irregular shifts I work at my job now, I don't think I could find anyplace willing to accommodate me.
Things are getting a little panicked. Thankfully, though, we are pulling together, and it's reinforcing how lucky I am to have him.
Sorry to be a burden, I just needed to vent. He's submitting more resumes online as we speak.
My fiance lost his job.
July 29th, 2009 at 01:18 am
July 29th, 2009 at 01:49 am 1248832184
if things do go downhill more, would you consider leaving your current job and taking on two other jobs that have more regular shift times? that could be a possible solution.
July 29th, 2009 at 01:57 am 1248832635
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July 29th, 2009 at 02:51 am 1248835865
whitestripe - at this point I am definitely looking to stay on at my job. It's in the field I went to school for - medical science - and it has amazing security and benefits. Most people who work in my department have been there for 20+ years, and it's a really fun place to be. They treat us very well.
Thanks for the suggestion, though.
July 29th, 2009 at 01:45 pm 1248875126
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July 29th, 2009 at 08:41 pm 1248900069
I'm sure He has something much, much, much better for your fiance! (and, yes, I know it's hard to be patient!)
July 30th, 2009 at 12:50 am 1248915033
Beautifully said. I feel much the same way, in regards to Things Happening For A Reason. I have confidence that things will work out, he just has to stay positive. We'll work through this like we have so many things in the past.
August 9th, 2009 at 06:25 pm 1249842307