A New Chapter...

So for a while now, Husby has been increasingly disappointed, upset, stressed from his job. Things started changing and what not right before B was born, but we had sat down and realizing we had an awesome healthcare plan decided to stick it out further until B was born and also until he was completely vested in his company (having been with him 5 years minimum). Some days were a real drain for him, but he got through it and just moved on. Over time things have gotten worse, their human resource policies and "beliefs" have gotten more questionable and unjust that in our "spare" time he has been doing job searches, but not wholeheartedly since we really do not want to move and what not.

Well yesterday, he was let go from his company since he position was eliminated. Although tragic and somewhat sudden, I think it was a relief for the both of us since the stress was just draining and killing us (he was more irritable because he was unhappy, I was more irritable because I hated listening to how he (and other coworkers) were being treated and by the end of the day he was just mentally and emotionally drained). Thankfully he was given a severance package and we will keep our health insurance until the New Year, so it will not suddenly affect us, but now the job search is more pressing.

The economy is not great, but his field is pretty strong, so we are keeping our fingers crossed he is able to find a new job sooner than later, but this may also be a blessing in disguise. Husby can stay home with B and catch up on schoolwork and we do not have to have a babysitter anymore ($ saved) and family time and meals can be a bit smoother. I will still plan all the meals, but there will be less stress on me to get everything cooked early in the week to heat-up throughout the week and less late night cooking meals for Husby or I. Also, B will get more face time with Husby and I will have a little more help around the house. Also, our holiday plans now will be smoother since we will not have to worry about him travelling and how many days he has off.

We may have to tighten our budget a bit, but in all honesty it just means will not go on any splurging shopping trips and we will continue to push ourselves not to eat out as much (positive again since it will prevent all the fast food intake). I hope the job search does not take too long, but I hope it is long enough for Husby to get a little bit of relief and destress from the previous place. The irony of the situation is the people Husby worked for were all excited since he mainly ran one machine and prevented errors and safety issues and increased production, however the management does not see that. Also, he was supposed to implement a new machine down in another plant (he has been the only one working on the machine, programming it, etc.) so that they can start making products since they have a customer who has already placed an order of large quantity. So, it will be interesting to see how things go for the company in the next few weeks/months since no one else knows the product, the machine, or the programming. I think it will be interesting to hear how his job (which supposedly was eliminated) has now been divided between the remaining people, and if the interns get assigned his bigger projects. I guess, we will hear through the grapevine/rumor mill...but in all honesty I hope the company fails or more good people walk out on them.

So here begins Husby's new chapter in his career....fingers crossed for him as he starts this search. In addition, positive thoughts for our family as we adjust to these changes....

"God only gives you challenges you can handle...you are stronger than you believe"