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sunflowerjesss
Mommy to 3!
Member since 10/05 20369 total posts
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Jesss, duh.
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Re: Ugh...I just lost my job today
Oh man, what a rough time to be laid off!! I'm glad to hear they gave you a decent severance package, still nothing makes losing a job easy.
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jambalady
Is it summer yet?
Member since 8/06 7392 total posts
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Holly
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Re: Ugh...I just lost my job today
I'm so sorry to hear this!! At least they gave you severance that covers what your maternity leave would have and you are so close to your EDD!!!
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| Posted 3/14/08 4:27 PM |
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pugmama
April already?
Member since 3/06 5297 total posts
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Erica
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Re: Ugh...I just lost my job today
 sorry
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| Posted 3/14/08 4:28 PM |
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twinkletoes807
Mommy's Girls! ♥
Member since 11/07 10116 total posts
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Gabi
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Re: Ugh...I just lost my job today
That totally bl0ws!!! I'm so sorry this is happening to you...especially now. 
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| Posted 3/14/08 4:28 PM |
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DmarieK
My loves!!
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Re: Ugh...I just lost my job today
At least I have a week off before Rylan gets here to finish last minute things and scrub down the house...lol. POSITIVE THINKING!!!!! LOL
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| Posted 3/14/08 4:29 PM |
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Dani520
LIF Adolescent
Member since 9/06 805 total posts
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Danielle
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Re: Ugh...I just lost my job today
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| Posted 3/14/08 4:35 PM |
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twinkletoes807
Mommy's Girls! ♥
Member since 11/07 10116 total posts
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Gabi
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Re: Ugh...I just lost my job today
Posted by DmarieK
At least I have a week off before Rylan gets here to finish last minute things and scrub down the house...lol. POSITIVE THINKING!!!!! LOL
That's the spirit!! Let the nesting run rampant!! 
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| Posted 3/14/08 4:35 PM |
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Mkr09
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Member since 5/05 7550 total posts
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Re: Ugh...I just lost my job today
I work for a mortgage company also and they laid off a few people at the very beginning of the year. I am always scared that I'm going to lose my job. I go back from my maternity leave in 2 weeks and I'm going to start looking for something else because I can't go to a job every day where I'm wondering if I'll still have one at the end of the day.
Take this time to get things ready for the baby and you'll have plenty of time to look for something else while you're on maternity leave. Things will work out.
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| Posted 3/14/08 4:43 PM |
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Lizzy
Carson's Mama
Member since 2/08 2430 total posts
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Elisabeth
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Re: Ugh...I just lost my job today
Blessings come in weird ways -- maybe this will allow you to find another job that is perfect for your family  Who knows?
Best wishes with everything -- and congrats on the 8 weeks severance! That rocks! 
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| Posted 3/14/08 4:44 PM |
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Corinne
My munchkins
Member since 5/05 5010 total posts
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corinne
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Re: Ugh...I just lost my job today
can you get them to pay you your 6 weeks maternity and 8 week severance. i was laid off at the end of my pregnancy and mine was actual discrimination they didnt want to pay my maternity. you might have the upperhand since your so close to your due date.
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| Posted 3/14/08 4:58 PM |
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DmarieK
My loves!!
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Re: Ugh...I just lost my job today
Posted by Corinne
can you get them to pay you your 6 weeks maternity and 8 week severance. i was laid off at the end of my pregnancy and mine was actual discrimination they didnt want to pay my maternity. you might have the upperhand since your so close to your due date.
I don't think that would be an option. The reality the company/industry is not doing good. My job was a job that could easily be done by others and lately there were days that I actually had NO work at all. if I was the only one laid off I could say maybe discrimination but I honestly know it had nothing to do with that. They actually closed down 2 full offices last week. The mortgage industry has just been a bad business to be in lately.
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| Posted 3/14/08 5:07 PM |
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firsttimer
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Re: Ugh...I just lost my job today
Crap -
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| Posted 3/14/08 5:14 PM |
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CherylWoops
momma's boy
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Cheryl
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Re: Ugh...I just lost my job today
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| Posted 3/14/08 5:17 PM |
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Bluepixie
Mamarazzi
Member since 6/07 2618 total posts
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Laura
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Re: Ugh...I just lost my job today
OMG I am sooo sorry!!!! Well at least you can apply for unemployment benefits at the end of your severence pay period and that will at least be SOME income until you're able to find another position.. Stinks that it had to happen so soon to Rylan's arrival. At least you're staying positive!
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| Posted 3/14/08 6:22 PM |
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runlikethewind
Love my babies!
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Re: Ugh...I just lost my job today
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| Posted 3/14/08 6:24 PM |
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Kierasmom
I love my kids
Member since 5/05 2885 total posts
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Jenn
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Re: Ugh...I just lost my job today
I work for the mortgage department of a large bank. What kind of work did you do? I could see if we're hiring in any areas.
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| Posted 3/14/08 6:28 PM |
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hbugal
Lesigh
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Re: Ugh...I just lost my job today
I am so sorry...
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| Posted 3/14/08 6:38 PM |
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juanvi
Get Out!
Member since 10/06 4463 total posts
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Christina
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Re: Ugh...I just lost my job today
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| Posted 3/14/08 6:40 PM |
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My4GirlsMyLife
My 4 girlies
Member since 2/08 9702 total posts
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Valerie
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Re: Ugh...I just lost my job today
I am so sorry !!
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| Posted 3/14/08 7:19 PM |
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wannabemom
look who's freshly baked!
Member since 12/07 7364 total posts
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Re: Ugh...I just lost my job today
Remain positive, and try to find a job outside the mortgage industry. My mom worked in that field for 20+ years and averaged a lay-off once every 3-5 years. that industry is simply not stable, and caused her a lot of stress over the years. Try to shift into some other banking field
I'll know you'll find a new job soon!
good luck!
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| Posted 3/14/08 9:07 PM |
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Briannasmommy
Love her so much <3
Member since 5/05 15567 total posts
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Christina
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Re: Ugh...I just lost my job today
omg i'm so sorry
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| Posted 3/14/08 10:09 PM |
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msbree825
whole lotta cute...
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Re: Ugh...I just lost my job today
i'm so sorry this happened to you.
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| Posted 3/14/08 10:21 PM |
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KristinasMama
How did she turn 2 so quickly?
Member since 10/07 8257 total posts
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Blessed Mama of Kristina Elena
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Re: Ugh...I just lost my job today
OMG Dawn.... I'm so sorry....
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| Posted 3/15/08 12:38 AM |
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CouponKT
Our family is complete
Member since 6/06 16494 total posts
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K
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Re: Ugh...I just lost my job today
so sorry!
but on the bright side, collecting unemployment is WAY MORE than collecting disability while you are out 
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| Posted 3/15/08 9:32 AM |
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steph4777
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Member since 5/05 11726 total posts
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Stephanie
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Re: Ugh...I just lost my job today
I'm so sorry that they did this too you, but it sounds like you've got the right attitude. DO NOT wait until after you have the baby to apply for unemployment. Apply now and then add the baby when s/he comes to get a little more money. Not sure what they offered you for insurance, but see if they will allow you to stay on until the baby is 8 weeks.
I've actually been laid off during both of my pregnancies. The first time I was 5 months, I only got 4 weeks of severance and then unemployment. I was the one who held the insurance so that was my main concern. I used the fear tactic of a lawsuit and said I wanted my attorney to review the agreement and find out what my rights were since I was pg. A few days later the HR manager said they would keep me on the insurance at no cost to me through the end of my pg and 3 months after the baby is born. Then when I had a hard time finding a job, they let me stay on for a year until I found a job. I know I was so lucky.
The second time, I was 7.5 months. I only got 1 month severance. So DH wrote an addendum to my severance agreement saying that I would stay on the insurance and only pay the premium I paid when I was an employee until the baby was 3 months.
Let me know if you want to talk about it. Good Luck!
ETA: Both times I was not the only one laid off.... I just think that the employers didn't even want to take a chance that I would bring a lawsuit. I never once said the word lawsuit, I just said that I wanted an attorney to review the agreement before I signed. Come back with a counteroffer all they can do is say no.
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