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In reply to the discussion: Well, my husband just got laid off [View all]modrepub
(4,019 posts)24. Best of Luck With This
Try and be as supportive as you can. Hopefully, in-time, things will work out for both of you.
Wife lost her job of almost 30 years in her early 50s. Work is a major part of her identity. She did eventually find something she enjoys but it took awhile and a lot of hustle.
TBH, Id say your husband may have worked his last real job. Father was a main frame programmer laid off in his mid 50s. Was delivering for a deli before he finally retired.
I wish you and your husband much luck and joy in whatever you both decide to do next.
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I'm sorry things didn't go as planned but I hope it ends up being a blessing anyway
biophile
Friday
#2
At age 69 he may have a case to sue and be allowed to retire as an alternative to being laid off.
patphil
Friday
#8
If they lay off 500 people they are required to give you more pay/motive than that
JT45242
Friday
#19
It might be a blessing in disguise (regardless of what they say, you do not have to work until you drop).
waterwatcher123
8 hrs ago
#53
I'm so sorry he was laid off, but it does sound like the job was dangerously stressful. Maybe he
highplainsdem
7 hrs ago
#55