K4D It's a Wonderful Life

[K4D]

so SHE has the same problem? She's looking for work too? Not to quibble but you always said this job was temporary and I thought it was to end in December, so I'm not clear on the shock factor here or the "out of the blue" comment. But anyhow as you said, she's in the same boat, so she's probably not feeling too financially secure either?

My W is starting to have offers coming her way. She will be fine. My job was not supposed to end in December. I don’t think W is feeling to insecure.

Do you have any savings?

Yes, I will have a total of about 10k to pull from if need be.

did you already sign that lease? See if there's a clause to cancel before moving in...then see if you can extend at the cheaper place, and save by not paying a mover...just keep costs low for now...very low.

I just signed my new lease a week and a half ago. I didn’t move. I am still in the same apartment until this summer.

K4, when you say you had a contract, were you a W2 employee or a 1099? Were you an "independent contractor?" Were payroll and FICA taxes taken out of all your checks?

It is a W2 contract through a temp agency. My understanding is that I can collect unemployment in this case.

Just asking...& hoping you get something you like MORE.

Thank you. I am doing my best.

This may be a blessing in disguise and it'll help YOU to look at it as such. Seriously. Put out positive energy into the world and not desparation....you have had better jobs than you're leaving, right?

Right. By far this was the least enjoyable job I have had in 12 years. It is also the first I have been let go from in 12 years.

Okay, say only good things about the other jobs and how happy you are to be looking to take on more responsibility and learn more and blah blah blah =you're a great IT guy...etc.

I will. Thanks 25.

Kevin