Hi Sisters -
Catchy title, right? Cute picture, right?
Dan found out that beginning in January he will have no more unemployment. Even though the bill that everyone has been watching and talking about passed, it didn't incude people called "99ers" - i think because that's when they lost their jobs and there a ton of them. He knew it would come to an but really hope he could keep it for a while longer - trying to closer to 62 so he can do his social security.
For the guy who wants to take care of everyone, I think this is hitting him hard. sometimes I wish he would go out and get a job - some sort of job - but I most certainly agree that I would not want to be out there among all the unemployed - lots of them very young with much more to offer and STILL not getting jobs. I think he's afraid too to go knocking on doors. He has some money squirreled away for retirement but I hate to see him dipping into it just yet.
Now, I on the other hand, know that it will all work out. It does break my heart though seeing him in a bit of a panic.
I just realized that it's time to walk out the door for a birthday party - yikes, lost track of time. would love your take on all this and maybe, if anyone cares, I'll add a bit later.
Love you girls.
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Yikes - that sounded like a solicitation. Please don't take up any donations yet.
ReplyDeleteI had my checkbook out. Glad you cleared that up. I do lke that picture of Dan. Very thoughtful.
ReplyDeleteIt must be hard on him but I do know he will make a good decision. He seems to always want to do the right thing and he just needs to get a spark and run with it. He is resourceful.
Hang in there Liz and my thoughts are with you both.
My thoughts are with you and Dan too. It seems to be more difficult for men to be optimistic especially when they are fixers like Dan. It is hard to watch those we love suffer in any way. Perhaps a door will open for him without him having to injure his knuckles from knocking too hard.
ReplyDeleteI've been out of work for 3 years, I know how scarry it could be for me to have to look for another job with the competition out there.
ReplyDeleteDan's a smart guy and full of great ideas. I know everthing will work out for him and you too.