Q. Hi Bev,
My dear husband lost his job of nearly 25 years suddenly on Good Friday. His job was funded by the State of IL and the Governor ceased all spending on Human & Social Services with NO warning. My husband's program was NOT a government handout program, but one that prevented juvenile delinquency.
I have been home from my job as a public school teacher for 13 years. I LOVE being a stay at home wife and mother and my husband says it's his top priority to continue that. Any ideas on what to do in this situation? This is my first time dealing with this. Thank you in advance!
A. I think the person that asked this, also asked in 2 other comments and so I'm copying/pasting my answer from there to here. First of all, PRAY! God will open another door where it was closed I believe. Next, seeing that he has 23 years experience, he will probably be able to find another good job I assume in his field. A possible move to another state or area to find a job may be something you need to pray about. Did you prepare for something like this? I know that is what is optimal but most people aren't prepared for these things. He would need to find another job soon but in the meantime draw his unemployment compensation, which he paid a lot into over the years. Pray, pray, pray and trust God to meet the needs and it doesn't hurt to encourage your husband to be proactive and find another job - who knows, he may find one that is better!
In the event of a job loss, they say to cut all expenses down to the crucial needs - kind of like skimming all the fat off a piece of meat.
