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My husband lost his job in Early Jan. I really don't mind He has two retirements coming in. We have health insurance, He has a job interview on Tuesday so please pray he gets it. I just don't like him home all the time. He won't go any place do anything. I think it's deprestion. He won't tell his mom that he is unemployed. I never get time on the puter when he's home. He has had three interviews since he lost his job . Their are no jobs out their. Not for an Eng. He has been thinking of becoming a teacher. This would be good because he's really smart. He is really good at math . I just hope he gets this job that he's interviewing for. Trish |
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Do you suppose men get depressed when they are not employed because their jobs are part of who they are? I know that when my dh isn't working, he cannot just relax. He MUST build something...anything...or he can drive me nuts. I'll keep you and your dh in prayer and here's hoping he gets that job. Gypsy |
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It effect their manhood I believe. I have seen some men go through it and they take it harder than women, more personal and feel ashamed somehow. Try and support his feelings. I'll keep him in my thoughts and prayers. I hope he finds something quick for ya. I love my dh dearly but I am NOT ready to have him full-time with me, not yet. LOL!!! It is bad enough when he is home sick! Angelbear |
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| | | From: jewel | Sent: 3/9/2007 12:08 AM |
| I hope he finds something quickly........ men just aren't good at being home.....hugs |
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My case is a boyfriend that is quit a bit older than me. He's not retired yet but does construction so when winter is here we are together all the time. GRRRR So I'm so thankful that I'm working now!!!!! It has helped my attitude. Sandini |
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As one wife said: I married you for better or for worse, but not for lunch. I hope he finds a position he loves. |
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I love the last one about marrying you for better or worse but not lunch!
When my husband was threatened with redundancy 3 years ago, it was me who went into a steep decline imagining him being home 24/7. Our relationship had survived because he was out of the house letting me do my own thing.
Initially it was hard as he had been working since he was 17 and he was 57. Gradually he became involved in voluntary pursuits, eg the local coast guard which is really like the auto breakdown on the roads. Now he is very busy and we have evolved into a very enjoyable time together (most of the time)!!
He also was eased into the idea by getting a very nice package in the September, and then working 1-2 days per week for the same company.
Good luck. |
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No he doesn't have teaching credentuals but they will pay him to get them. My husband doesn't have any outside hobbies. He's retired Coast Gaurd he could work with the aux. He doesn't want to. right now he's asleep on the sofa. If he was active in anything I would be happy. I still won't trade him for a new one . Trish |
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My husband still has not found a job. lots of interviews but nothing. I think it's his age. I on the other hand have two jobs about 60 hours a week. so If I'm not on much I'm just to tired. Trish |
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I'm sorry to hear he isn't back to work yet. Does he use any of those job recruiters that help find work? |
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There isn't supposed to be age discrimination, but I suppose there is, they just don't give that as the reason. I hope he finds something, soon, for both of your sakes. |
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No matter HOW much you love them....it's an adjustment when they retire!!! My hubby retired at 52 and boy, did I have some adjustments....seemed like I went to being a 24 hour maid............lol* That means....picking up after him...always feeling like it was time to cook another meal, no alone time what so ever. It was like the SHADOW was with me...lol* Thank goodness...when we bought our new home it has a workshop in it and that has kept him busy and also he is playing a lot of golf now with the next door neighbor...they are both "boys from Arkansas" and just hit it off...lol* He's been trained now to help out with some of the house work....again LOL*....and yes....I love him with all my heart, but I just sent him to the store and now I'm Queen of the House. LOL* |
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Flash, I meant to post I do hope that something does work out with your hubby with the new job. I got carried away in my post of talking about retirement and hubby's and didn't realize I didn't respond. Please let us know how it goes....and I do think there isn't suppose to be an age discrimination but sometimes places do get by with it. I know I worked years ago in human resources and we marked a R on those applications we didn't think were appropriate or the boss didn't like. That way it looked like they were "reviewed" if questioned.....I felt very uncomfortable about it....didn't work at that job long but it did open my eyes of how some places handle things wrong. |
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| i hope he finds work soon men have to be working. |
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I see that the others have noted that age seems to factor into the job market, even though it is not supposed to. One thing they do is tell you that you are overqualified. And if they can't do that, they go through with the entire process and then tell you that you have to pass a physical agility test, and they can iliminate you at that point. It is hard to find a new job at any age, but moreso when you are over 50. I hope he can find something to do soon. Not feeling useful is one thing men can't handle. Tell him to hang in there and keep trying. |
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