some good news for my family (finally)

[Goldy1]

I consider you regulars kind of my buddies. I have posted a lot on here but as much as of late due to having an almost one year old(ny first child)

I have shared a lot of issues due to my husband's lay off from a good paying auto job. These ranged from having to buy our own health and life insurance to many others.

Needless to say, it's been quite a whirl wind of a year. Still mostly good but we've had tough days.

Well after a year my husband got called back to work this week (with a modest pay cut) but he is called back. He will make about double his unemployment which he utilized for a while due to finding no work. I know it could be a few months or a few years. Who knows. But it's cautiously good news for now. The best news is that there appeared to be no hope of him going to a new company doing his work. He wasn't getting any responses back from resumes and they all want masters degrees etc etc

I just want to reiterate the importance of having an emergency fund and living below your means.

We made it through the past year ok spending just a small amount of our savings. We continued to live below our means (smaller mortgage than we can afford and using coupons etc, you guys know the drill)

Also, as much as I love money. (maybe not love) haha This past year has tought me that family is better, and kids are priceless. The best thing about money now is that we can enjoy our time without a lot of money fears.

[irmanator]

That is good news! I hope it gets better.

[Ima saver]

That is wonderful, glad your hubby is going back to work. My husband works in construction and things are very slow now. I am glad we have a large emergency fund to tide us over if/when we need it. Glad you all got by ok, too.

[bjl584]

It's good to hear that there is a light at the end of the tunnel. I hope things continue to get better for you and your family.

[mom-from-missouri]

Good for you! Now continue to live on the cheap and sock that extra back into the emerg fund to build it up further!

[red92s]

Must be a lucky day for both of us. Congrats one being able to look forward instead of backwards all the time.

I walked out of a second round interview at 2:45 PM and had an offer letter waiting in my inbox when I got home. I've been unemployed since October. While I am taking the weekend to make a decision about the job, it is attractive on both personal and professional levels. It is the first offer to come across the table, but I don't feel accepting it would leave me feeling like I "settled" for the first thing to come along.

Like yourself, some conservative financial decisions before suffering a job loss allowed me to "weather the storm". I preach the emergency fund gospel to anyone who will listen.

I'll drink a celebratory adult beverage for the both of us tonight

[LivingAlmostLarge]

Cheers and good luck!

[kork13]

Well after a year my husband got called back to work this week (with a modest pay cut) but he is called back. He will make about double his unemployment which he utilized for a while due to finding no work. I know it could be a few months or a few years. Who knows. But it's cautiously good news for now. The best news is that there appeared to be no hope of him going to a new company doing his work. He wasn't getting any responses back from resumes and they all want masters degrees etc etc

I walked out of a second round interview at 2:45 PM and had an offer letter waiting in my inbox when I got home. I've been unemployed since October. While I am taking the weekend to make a decision about the job, it is attractive on both personal and professional levels. It is the first offer to come across the table, but I don't feel accepting it would leave me feeling like I "settled" for the first thing to come along.

Congrats to you both! It's great to hear things are taking a good turn for you!

[visitor]

What degree does your husband have?

[SmarterSpend]

I'm not a regular, but I know how much that means to a family, especially when you have a child.

It's so important to have enough saved for 6 months during regular times, 12 months during a recession.

[snafu]

Great news! perhaps we can all be cheered with your news and pray the economy has turned the corner. We all have friends, family, relatives who believed they were safe from layoffs and totally unprepared for the roller coaster of life