How has being unemployed impacted in your relationships?

[LukePH]

Spend more time looking for a job insted of accumulating rep points-that will get you far in life. Honestly, I will pray for you with the desire that you better your situation...but it starts with you.









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[soontob]

Originally Posted by LukePH

What do you want? A pitty party...I feel for your husband!

That was an uncalled for statement to her.
She is looking for support. You obviously have never had any problems, I feel for you for the day you do have your share of problems.

[Lindsey_Mcfarren]

Originally Posted by Evey

I do general clerical work with 8+ years under my belt in A/P. I have also done A/R, payroll, scheduling. I have applied for jobs that pay less than 1/2 of what I was making before and jobs that would have me so bored I would be drooling on myself.

The job market here is awful and a major employer announced today that they are doing another round of layoffs. A few hundred more people looking for work.

It is discouraging enough to be having trouble finding work. Having a spouse that is going through the same thing at the same time makes it worse. Neither of us are in a good place right now.

Have you tried the hospitals? They have to have people on some clerical jobs 24-7. Of course you might then have to start working at night but in time you might be able to start working during the day. It was just a thought.

[Donna7]

Originally Posted by GypsySoul22

Do you feel like you are a subordinate person since looking (and not finding) a job?

I get a little tired of everyone making me seem like it's MY fault I can't get a job.

My husband is frustrated by his hours (does nightshift) so I can work. Because I can't get a job yet he says he is 'working for nothing.'

Then if I mention I am going to try to do "XYZ" he'll say, "You could do much better." or "We need more money than that to get ahead." Then in another breath he'll say "Go get anything..."

It's so frustrating.

So in addition to my stress trying to get a job, I have him hassling me.
Did you know we are 'losing everything' because I can't get a job? Thanks, right?

Anyone else want to share stories?

Speaking in generalities, yes, work or lack of work causes major stress. Working in a stress-filled job brings on stress for the whole family, being unemployed is stressful due to financial duress. One of my friends, who is a long-term psychologist, being in the field for over 30+ years, says that the number one reason couples seek counseling from him is for the financial stress that is affecting their marriage. I TRULY wish the best for you in finding the right financial vehicle for you soon.