Today I lost my job and medical benefits
Aug 21st, 2008 by Michelle
Well I am out of a job. It looks like corporate downsizing has affected me. Today with NO notice I lost my full time job. I now have no medical benefits or guaranteed income. I could see if we were given like 2-4 weeks to find a new job but to be let go or be demoted with a pay cut is a slap in the face. I am scared and really pissed. It just proves to me that the ONLY reliable income is starting your own business, something that I did in the past, but somehow I thought that it would be better to have a J.O.B. I was so wrong.
So as long as depression does not set in you should see some more activity here on my blog. I am hoping that the few hours of crying and sleeping today was enough of a pity party. Afterall I am a single mom and I have a son who depends on me. I am just thankful that I moved to a cheaper apartment when I did.
Anyways, I am off to bed now and will write more. As I find some good work at home links I will post them on my Work At Home Parents Blog
Oh god, I’m so sorry for you! I really hope things work out, I’d be totally useless at managing a situation like that, I think when it eventually happens to me (and It’s gonna happen one day) I’m just gonna have a breakdown!
*hugs* You have all my prayers and best wishes!
Hello,
I just wanted to extend a “sorry”, as well. I’ve been following your blog for some time now due to my struggle with depression and anxiety. This same thing happened to me roughly 3 weeks ago. I lost my full-time engineering position after my company decided I was a liability due to my medical “issues”. I had never discussed with them that it was depression but I think they assumed this. I am the primary breadwinner, single father of two children, and getting married again in 2 months. There is never an easy time for someone to lose a job so I feel for you. I was able to find another position in about a month but it will still set us back for a very long time. Also, like you, I was concerned about my medical benefits due to medication and therapy.
Good luck and God bless,
James
What state do you live in, does your state have special medical plan for those who become unemployed ? Have you filed for unemployment insurance ?
I know some States have programs to provide medical coverage for those that don’t have it; I live in Canada where the government insures people against medical and some pharmaceutical costs, so can’t say I know how it is feels to be without benefits.
The US needs to change the way it does things, here in Canada you can only fire someone without proper notice (or pay en lieu of notice) for just cause…If you lay someone off, you still have to give them proper notice or equivalent period of pay, depending on the length of service.
Giving someone the sack without a good reason or forewarning them as far in advance as possible causes needless anxiety and worry…
I hope you find a job you like soon Michelle
Hi - my daughter is 6 & has had Panic Disorder with agoraphobia since she was 3. She has had 2 epidodes now - she was able to get through the first in about 4 weeks, and the second was a little harder as we were finally learning what her challenge is and how to deal with it. I completely agree with your blog about chosing how to live - we are trying to teach her that everyone is born with some challenge - it’s all in how you deal with it. She has panic attacks - but she can learn to flow with them and can choose not to have agoraphobia.
I am so sorry that you lost your job - but your blog is so positive & hopeful, and I know you will come out of this on the positive side. Congrats on the new apartment - keep on refusing to be afraid!!
I’m so sorry to hear about the job. unfortunately nothing is guarenteed, but it really sucks that they didn’t even give proper notice. I hope you’ll find something else.
Polar B.
I just wanted to say THANK YOU for all the kind words! Things are starting to look up job wise but have had a few agoraphobic episodes this past week.
I am just taking it day by day..That’s all we can do!
Michelle