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Most of you know that DH has been out of work for quite some time.  Since the beginning of November actually.  This has taken it's toll on us financially.  We have survived though.  For the last about three or four weeks DH has been in talks with another company.  He did a phone interview with them two weeks ago.  We've been waiting on a lot of paperwork to go through but at this point we're 99.9% sure he's got the job.  He will fly out on Monday to take a physical and if he passes that he'll be headed to a training class on Tuesday and Wednesday.  Providing he passes both those things, which neither of us see as an issue, he will start working on Thursday.  So that's very good news.  It's a 28 on and 28 off schedule like he had before.  The bad news is this job is only a one year contract so in a year, providing he hasn't found another job, we will be right back here again.  So that's the bad news.  More good news, it pays substantially more than his old job did.  Bad news, no health insurance.  So the raise will cover our COBRA insurance for the next year plus a tiny bit extra to put in savings to prepare for the possibility of him being out of work again.  In the end we will probably break even. 

I will miss him a lot but I'm really glad he's going back to work.  Not for the money thing but because he actually likes working.  I know SS is going to miss him a lot too.  Anyway, I just thought I'd share this with everyone and thank everyone who pm'ed me with good thoughts and well wishes!  You know who you are and I appreciate it.  And a special shout out to NAOW who let me vent endlessly during the hardest part of it all and never once judged me.  You are truly a wonderful person!  It feels like there was something else to add but I've drawn a blank.  Maybe I'll remember later!



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Sounds like good news overall. Is there any chance that the contract could be renewed at the end of the first year?

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Oh NJN I'm so very glad for you. I know it's been hard but hard times will show what you're made of. I'm saying lot's of prayers that things will only get better and better because I believe what you put out there comes back to you. I know you know what I mean...lol

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This is great news, NJN!

And who knows...they might extend his contract, after the year is up.

I'm really happy for you. Sending prayers that this works out for him!smile



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Thanks Tiny! I do! Who knows karl. We're just glad to see him working again. Our savings took a huge hit.

FWM, I remember what I forgot! Give me a few weeks and we need to go shopping and have lunch! I miss you girl!

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We have to hit the kitchen store! Both my choppers are broken!

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Thanks Tiny! I do! Who knows karl. We're just glad to see him working again. Our savings took a huge hit.

FWM, I remember what I forgot! Give me a few weeks and we need to go shopping and have lunch! I miss you girl!

 That would be fun, NJN! Did you break your onion chopped again? The one you talked me into buying?  I never use mine. I will bring it for you. biggrin



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My men do all my chopping. ALL of it. And they are hard on them. I need a stainless steel one! I bought two last time we went shopping and they have broken them both.

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My men do all my chopping. ALL of it. And they are hard on them. I need a stainless steel one! I bought two last time we went shopping and they have broken them both.

Well, I have to give them credit, for being willing to help. It does sound like you need a studier one.wink 



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They LOVE the chopper. And I do too. Because if I have a chopper they will gladly help.

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Yay! Glad to hear this. It has to be a load lifted.


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Awesome he's back to work! I hope his contract gets extended after the year is up.

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Thanks chef. We'll see. I'm going to have to adjust to him being gone again after he's been home for so long now!

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My men do all my chopping. ALL of it. And they are hard on them. I need a stainless steel one! I bought two last time we went shopping and they have broken them both.

Well, I have to give them credit, for being willing to help. It does sound like you need a studier one.wink 

 Totally thought this said 'studlier" and I wasn't sure if FWM was talking about NJN's chopper or NJN's men!

 

Congrats to NF, NJN.  Good luck at the training!



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My men do all my chopping. ALL of it. And they are hard on them. I need a stainless steel one! I bought two last time we went shopping and they have broken them both.

Well, I have to give them credit, for being willing to help. It does sound like you need a studier one.wink 

 Totally thought this said 'studlier" and I wasn't sure if FWM was talking about NJN's chopper or NJN's men!

 

Congrats to NF, NJN.  Good luck at the training!

 NF is quite studly already Tig tyvm!  biggrin

The job isn't in the bag until he passes the physical and the training but basically that's easy.  It's a shoe in.



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Yippee! That's GREAT news!

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I'm crossing my fingers - I hope it works out! That is good news!

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Oh, you both deserve GOOD NEWS after all this time!!!!



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That is good news. And, just let things play out and develop. Don't worry about next year. Not even worth thinking about at this point. If he gets the job, then carry on. And, if he is that busy, then obviously the work isn't suddenly going to end in a year. But really, we all have to make adjustments now, the job market is far different than that of our parents who had the same job all of their lives. We boomers are not so fortunate in that regard. But, I would of course plan to put some savings aside as well for any situation of possible unemployment in the future.
But, I am happy for him. Most men actually like and want to work and use their skills.

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That is good news. But remember, even if the contract ends, the work is still out there. It is stressful not knowing if you will have that paycheck a year from now but, unfortunately, I think this is the future of certain jobs in industries that rely on gov't contracts. Can you go back work? You could beef up your savings and perhaps carry the health insurance. The contract jobs can be lucrative if you are a couple and the other person has benefits.

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Oh my gosh this is amazing news!!! I am so happy for your family!! The health insurance thing is a bummer but at least the bump in pay will cover it. Good for you! What a relief!

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I agree with gaga and ikwtd. It is good that he is working. It will look better on his reseme too.

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Yay!! I'm am so happy for you! I hope the next few steps go fast so he can get started!

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Thanks all. I do appreciate the kind words. We're both ready for him to go back to work. I love him but I know he likes working.

As far as me going back to work, I'm not sure. We're trying to get my knee pain under control. We'll see how that goes.

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Nobody Just Nobody wrote:

Thanks all. I do appreciate the kind words. We're both ready for him to go back to work. I love him but I know he likes working.

As far as me going back to work, I'm not sure. We're trying to get my knee pain under control. We'll see how that goes.

 Maybe an at home job? Phone sex operator?



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Thanks all. I do appreciate the kind words. We're both ready for him to go back to work. I love him but I know he likes working.

As far as me going back to work, I'm not sure. We're trying to get my knee pain under control. We'll see how that goes.

 Maybe an at home job? Phone sex operator?

 

 

I want that job!



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I actually know someone who did that. She said it was all scripted.

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I've had several people tell me I have a phone sex voice!

I don't really whine and cry and complain. At least not on here anyway. My knees have gotten really bad this past year. I'm honestly not sure how well I'd do working. If I could find a desk job it would be great. But yeah, nursing isn't a desk job.

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I've had several people tell me I have a phone sex voice!

I don't really whine and cry and complain. At least not on here anyway. My knees have gotten really bad this past year. I'm honestly not sure how well I'd do working. If I could find a desk job it would be great. But yeah, nursing isn't a desk job.

Medical device companies and drug companies often prefer to hire experienced nurses for customer service and clinical tech support jobs, because nurses already understand the basics involved in using their products. 

Also nurses tend to be smarter than average and more dedicated.

There are also jobs with insurance companies handling and managing medical claims, and case management. Those are all desk jobs.



-- Edited by ed11563 on Saturday 11th of April 2015 07:28:24 PM

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You could also check out medical malpractice or personal injury law firms. They need people to review and analyze medical records.

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School nurse.

In a plant.

Walk in clinics.



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Well, it's Tuesday. Is NF in training today, NJN? Inquiring minds want to know!

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Well, it's Tuesday. Is NF in training today, NJN? Inquiring minds want to know!

 NF passed the physical and training and is sitting at the airport waiting for a flight to his new job.



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Yay, NJN!  Great news on NF! 



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Awesome!!!

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I'm both happy and sad for you at the same time, NJN.

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Nobody Just Nobody wrote:
Oughttabeworking wrote:

Well, it's Tuesday. Is NF in training today, NJN? Inquiring minds want to know!

 NF passed the physical and training and is sitting at the airport waiting for a flight to his new job.

 Woot! Woot!



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Thanks all! I miss him already. I married my best friend. But I'm glad he's back to work.

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Thanks all! I miss him already. I married my best friend. But I'm glad he's back to work.

 Think of all the covers you don't have to share.  And eating crackers in bed. 



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Thanks all! I miss him already. I married my best friend. But I'm glad he's back to work.

 Think of all the covers you don't have to share.  And eating crackers in bed. 

 This is funny because we talked about this last night.  The two 55 pound dogs sleep in our bed between us.  We're always out of covers because our dogs have bunched them up in the middle of the bed.  Last night we were laying in bed together and we were talking about how this was the first time since we got the dogs that we could actually touch and cuddle in bed.



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That's awesome news, NJN!

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Thanks! We spent last night in a hotel. It was nice for a change. We thought it would be horrible because our room was right between the fitness room and the ice room. But you couldn't hear a sound!

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Yay! I'm glad he's back to work, NJN!smile

I know you'll miss him. I'm sad about that.

You're strong. I know you'll get back into the swing of his schedule again.



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I am so happy for your family! What wonderful news!

I know you will miss him. It will be difficult to get used to for a few days, but you will bounce right back to your normal routine.

Congrats !

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