Its Official, we are now on the dole!!!!

Remember when you were small and couldn't wait to be a"grown up"? Some times it is tempting to wish you were little again and life's biggest worry was what was for supper or homework . You both sound like you know what has too be done and you are doing it!It's great to see. Take care!

That's horrible, I can only imagine how he feels. My husband did go through that once, as I explained in another post awhile back. He hit a horrible depression and honestly wouldn't even look for a job. He can be a bit stubborn though, he refused to take particular positions, and got his hopes up on certain jobs he'd never recieve. It did work out for him in the end though and he was finally hired by the company he's still with, and has been there 4 years.

Lately for me, the only thing that has made me feel Humiliated and down was when they gave Employee of the Month to a girl at work for showing up all of the time when we had our Bad Snow storm in December, and I actually only missed one day as well during it, and was never shown any recognition. To make matters worse she got wrote up for being Tardy, etc. the same day they put her picture on the wall, and she has been Tardy at least once since. So for me, it makes no sense, but I guess I will never be appreciated at work either?

I'm so sorry for you guys. It's a hard thing to want to work and not be able to. My husband and I are wondering whatever happened to getting the illegals out of our workforce in order to give the jobs to American citizens. No one seems to be talking about it any more. We lived in a town that was overrun with illegal workers. Not only do they take many of the available jobs, they also block citizens from a lot of positions which now require that applicants be bi-lingual. Recently on the news we saw where city government was eliminating 1800 jobs, like lawnmowers, and contracting the jobs out. Most of these subcontractors employ illegals. Therefore, more American citizens are losing their jobs to these interlopers. They keep saying, "We only want to work", but so do Americans, and it's becoming harder and harder to find and keep jobs. My son-in-law who is the sole support of my daughter and 3 grandkids was layed off two weeks ago. Like your husband, he's reduced from being the breadwinner to being unemployed, and he finds it hard to live with.

I am sorry for your troubles I know what you are going though mt hubby had got laid off also an where i have a twisted spine I can't help waitting on ssi for me but after what seemed like forever my hubby got a job at the proison here he is a guard an they will pay for him to go to the police acdamy great huh keep your head up I know your hubby will find something you will be in my thoughts tell your hubby I wish him luck I know in these trying times its hard to find a job an he should also hold his head up at least he is tryin

Yes, it must be very discouraging for a man who has supported his family to lose a job through no fault of his own. I thank God that you are eligible for support as in my country they lose their jobs and that is that. No benefits so they are dependant on friends and family to help them. It is awful all over the world. It is a blow to one's self esteem when this happens and it must feel awful As to being humiliated, my boss does this so much to me and I know that my self esteem has taken a nose dive. But this too will pass. I do hope and pray that your husband will land an even better job than he had before. Take care my friend and God Bless you all.

Well, my friend, he is certainly not alone. Thousands of people throughout the world are finding themselves in the same predicament. Some families will lose their homes. Some families will fall apart. Tell your hubby not to get discouraged...jobs are scarce...it's a fact of life at the moment. You will need to be prepared to give up some things because the money just won't be there. Maybe have a garage sale too...you might make enough for an emergency fund ...to be kept in case of emergencies.

my hubby had to take a cut in pay, not in order to keep his job but so his boss could get a raise. see, he works for a small garage owned by one guy who is very greedy and not very kind to his staff and well, he is looking for a new job to be sure.

I know it feels humliating but it's only temporary. At least the dole will help a little until he finds another job. I know if it happened to us, we would do the same. I hope something comes up soon for your hubby. Hugs!

I have to say that I feel for you because we're in the exact same position right now. I'm too ill to work and my partner has had really problems finding a job. Originally he didn't want to sign on at all because he didn't want the stigma and he was too proud, but he had to give in in the end. I told him that's what the money is there for, people who want to work, but are struggling. Even the Job Centre told him that he's doing all he can, but the jobs just aren't there at the moment. He keeps telling me that he feels like a failure though and I'm really worried about him. He's been in a depression ever since he lost his last job last year.

Hi! I wish you both the best in these times! I'm glad he is trying to make things right and not like some people who just give up and either kill themselves and their families! Kudos to him and others like him who refuse to give up! If your husband and yourself are looking for other ways to make money from home, give me a call at 816-399-0131. It's not going to cost you money per month to do this! If you know people who need help with Travel, Dental, Vision, Shopping, Coupons, Lawyers, Medical, Chiropractic, then give me a call. Also if you know people who need help with their prescriptions, also, give me a call and I will explain a few things to you! I wish you both the best and tell your husband that he must not think of himself as being nothing, just because he cannot do the things he could in the past. Just keep the good fuight and things will work out for the best. Have a great afternoon!

With the global economic crisis, many people have lost their jobs. It's not easy to lose a job. When i was younger, I also lost a very good job due to retrenchment but it never stopped me from dreaming. I didn't feel good about it but it gave me the opportunity to look for new opportunities. Right now, I'm not working because I am taking care of our daughter. it was a mutual decision between me and my husband. I know your husband will be able to find work soon. Good luck and God bless.

I worked for 34 years Gemini and vowed never to go anywhere near the Jobcentre. So far I've managed not to. I feel bad that people like your husband, who want to work and have a track record of working are treated so badly. Funny how all the people that say "GET A JOB" don't have to. I wish him all the best. I'm sure that he'll find something.

It's always horrible losing a job. I lost mine last month due to health problems - it came as a real nasty blow, since it's the second time in two years, when I thought I was getting better. I hope he finds something really soon. Bear in mind that there are a LOT of sites out there with job adverts, depending on what he does and how far he can travel: don't just limit it to the Job Centre and a few others. One other thing: my last job was actually at the Job Centre. Make sure you're claiming EVERYTHING. I was surprised just how many different benefits there are and how many you can claim together, depending on circumstances. Feel free to ask, if I can be of assistance - I'm not a specialist, but may know a little more.