Some job pixie dust please, for my DH....

[Dsnygirl]

Hi all....

I haven't posted on the Water Cooler in ages, even though I lurk a lot. But some of you may remember me asking for pixie dust for my DH & his job ages ago.... he worked as an estimator ("purchasing & planning guy", amongst other things) for a local homebuilder up here in Central NY that was struggling to stay afloat.

Well, they managed to last for a lot longer than expected.... but he got laid off on Tuesday, and the rest of the company (about 6 people now) had to take half-salary, effective immediately.

Luckily, he's getting 6 weeks of severance, so that will help while he begins to get his resume together and looks for a new job... but he's also going in for about 2 weeks to help them transition his work to someone else (pretty much their secretary.... VERY scary....) so I'm hoping he's able to find time to begin the "moving on" process at the same time.

So, any pixie dust you guys could spare would be appreciated.... we love where we live, but we're open to moving wherever the jobs are -- seems that building is beginning to pick up again in the south a bit, so who knows... maybe we'll end up closer to Disney before this is all over!!

(and if any of you know of a builder looking for a good, overall purchasing/planning/estimating kind of guy, send me a PM!! )

Thanks guys -- I know how magical the pixie dust is around here!!

[Zippy 1]

Hang in there! Hopefully something will come your way. I understand how hard it is in the construction business right now. My DH is a roofing contractor. We are hanging on by the skin of our teeth. He is even doing work in other states to try and keep going. I also have heard that construction in the south is picking up a little faster than else where. I wish you and your DH the best and hope something comes your way quickly!!

[cal5755]

Sending you and your DH pixie dust!! My brother in law has his own company and for the first time is looking for a job because he has nothing lined up at all. He is thinking of moving south... South Carolina. Seems to be more going on there in that field according to him. I just recently convinced my husband to go back into the health field after being unemployed for a few months.. there just seems to be nothing out there. Thankfully the health field is always in need and he has a good job again. I wish your dh all the luck with his job search.

[Dsnygirl]

He is thinking of moving south... South Carolina. Seems to be more going on there in that field according to him. I just recently convinced my husband to go back into the health field after being unemployed for a few months.. there just seems to be nothing out there. Thankfully the health field is always in need and he has a good job again. I wish your dh all the luck with his job search.

We're thinking of the south, too, if nothing comes up around here... I definitely see more postings than I used to down there, which is good. Of course, I'm sure there are LOTS of folks responding to them as well!!

I'm in the health care field, too (I'm a nurse) and good for your DH that he was able to get back into it... you're right, it seems like one of the few fields right now where it is safe. I never thought MY job would carry us through two layoffs!!

Thanks to both of you for the pixie dust -- it is much appreciated!!

[faline]

Blythe, certainly not a good way to begin the new year. From past experience, however, I know that job losses are often the beginning of something new and better - even though it certainly doesn't seem so at the time.

You will be in my thoughts. I suspect that good things will be in yur future!

[RedSoxFan]

[Iluvpooh]

Prayers and pixie dust for your family.

[Dsnygirl]

Well, something odd has happened... my DH called a friend of his yesterday to tell him about the layoff, and his friend casually mentioned that his wife's boss was leaving her company... and that his wife was meeting w/ her boss at that exact time to discuss what she'd need to take over if no one was found for the job soon enough, would he (my DH) like him (our friend) to call his wife and have her ask her boss if she'd like to meet with my DH???

So, my DH has an interview at 1pm on Monday... so do 4 other people, and it's a job that although my DH is well qualified for it, having done most of the components of the job, it's not a job he's ever held by title. So, I'm not sure how it will go (not that I'd be sure, regardless... ) but if you guys could continue the pixie dust, that'd be GREAT... we're praying and crossing our fingers that maybe he could be the right guy, even though it seems like a long shot!

[RedSoxFan]

Good luck to your DH. I hope all goes well.

[Nascfan]

Sending much pixie dust and good wishes for the interview!

[DVC2004]

Good luck!

[ElenitaB]

More for the Captain!

[r4kids]

[laprana]

Sending lots of for your DH's upcoming interview and the overall job hunt! I hope everything goes well and turns out for the best. Please let us know how the interview goes!

[faline]

Keeping my fingers crossed for you and your husband!

[Mousefever]

I hope Dan's interview went well today!

Amy

[Disneymom4ever]

Good luck to your husband, I always say everything happens for a reason. Keep us updated, I'm sure it went well!

[Dsnygirl]

Thank you so much for all the pixie dust and prayers and good thoughts... it is SO much appreciated!!

My DH hasn't heard anything yet and only thinks the interview went "okay"... like I had mentioned before, the position isn't really one he's held before -- he's just done all the requirements for the position in other jobs. So, although the president of the company seemed to like him, as well as the woman he'd be replacing, he wasn't sure the other managers he'd be working with completely understood why he'd be going for the position. As well, he wasn't too sure about the "vibe" at the company -- so he's trying to just let it go however it's meant to. The woman who's leaving is leaving tomorrow, so you'd think timing would be of the essence -- so having not heard anything, he's guessing he's probably not the chosen candidate.

So..... it's honestly okay with me, as I think he needs to get his resume out there to as many positions as possible that he IS perfect for and just start networking and talking to people.... he was really unhappy in his last position by the end, so I'm really hoping he'll find just the right thing this time, and I don't believe that will come by taking the first thing that comes along.

(Not that I don't realize in today's economy that a job is a job, and having one means a Disney trip faster than not.... ... but it's only been a week since he found out, so I'm trying to be optimistic that he at least has a little bit of time to scout around!! )

So, keep the pixie dust cranking away -- we really do appreciate it!!

[laprana]

Sending lots more and keeping my fingers crossed that your DH finds a job that he will be happy in - either this one or something even better! It's really tough to have a job that makes you miserable (unfortunately I know from experience!), so I hope that whatever job he gets next is a good fit for him and your whole family. Please keep us updated and we'll all keep the pixie dust coming!

[KODABEAR]

Good Luck!