For those of you as yet unaware of the situation, I have recently joined the ranks of the unemployed.
Along with the job, of course, goes the house we were gearing up to close on. Hard to pay a mortgage without an income.
I – and many others – have noted that it’s a very big ‘coincidence’ for this to happen JUST as we were about to tie ourselves down for a great many years. Better now than a couple of weeks AFTER we closed on the house and moved in.
We are doing our best to treat this as an opportunity rather than a loss. Obviously there is sadness (mostly regarding the house), and there is stress (mostly regarding the lack of income and health insurance), but we are looking forward and taking this chance to see what is out there. The money we had saved to cover a down payment and closing costs is mercifully still in the bank, and as such the situation is not dire.
It is almost certain at this point that we will be leaving Rochester, likely going quite a long way. California and Florida are both possibilities, and we are also thinking (to varying degrees) about the DC area, Oregon and North Carolina.
So yeah. Haven’t blogged much, and that’s why, but I wanted to make sure folks knew what was up.
The same bug bit me in January. If you’re eligible for Cobra, the feds are paying 65% of the cost for nine months. That’s major. Grab it. They’re also paying an extra $25 a month in added unemployment. It adds up.
Pretty much all the places you mentioned are expensive, and the unemployment rate is high. Kansas and Missouri are reasonable, but then again, Kansas and Missouri, although Missouri is one of the best places I’ve lived. Gorgeous.
You got my email addy. Keep in touch and good luck.
Wish you the best. The unemployment bug has hit almost everyone in my family. It’s rough, but there are ways to see it as an opportunity if you can be patient.
I admire your attitude, and I’m thinking I should take lessons as I probably wouldn’t be as positive as you sound! That’s a wide range of places, possible new opportunities and beginnings. I know you’re doing your homework and will make an informed decision. My very best thoughts are with you and your family.
Good luck friend. I’m job hunting today.
You doing ok, kolys? I thought about you today.
This planet has bee seriously mismanaged. No leaders anywhere. The banks own them all.
@ All of you
Thanks to all of you for support and well-wishes; I’m sorry I didn’t reply sooner.
With time and effort, and a little luck, I’ll find a job eventually.