My dad lost his job...

[nathanlawliet]

It's pretty depressing. The company lost a contract to someone else, which was the one he was working on. Anyone ever had this happen to them? He says his last day is actually February 29, and he'll be looking for another. Since he's 58, and makes $36 per hour, he doubts he'll be able to get another one. He plans to sell stocks and such to maintain money.

Anyone know how to comfort me during this? It's pretty scary. .Even though it probably won't be THAT bad if we get poorer..

I could sell my Zune....

[runtohell121]

not like selling your stuff can help your dad, his talking about at least $3000-$4000 per month.. just hope your dad can find a good job back but probably max pay will be $20-$30 per hour.

[asuro]

oh no dont sell the zune =[
how poor can u be if ur dad makes $36 an hour........thats not bad at all..does ur mom work? and hel probobaly get another job since hes older and more experienced in whatever it is that he does

[runtohell121]

he should just find any job now, and wait for retirement.. and yea.. your family aint poor if you dad makes at least $36 per hour.. my parent make way less then that.....

[nathanlawliet]

Well right now, he says he's comfortable with the money. So I feel better. It's just that he doesn't want to feel worthful, so in money we're ok. I'd only sell the 30 if I got the 80, and despite the money my parents always say they're poor, so I don't know about that..

[runtohell121]

if you own a house, a somewhat new car that is 1 owner, your not poor, i'm the poor one.. i live in apartments.. my parent wont buy any new car.. since they are poor..

[Kryren]

That really sucks. And it'll be hard for him to find another job because he's so close to the retirement age. Most companies won't hire someone who would be up for retirement in under 10 years. However, depending on his profession he might could do some free lance stuff. And selling stocks is hardly a bad way to make money if you know what you're doing.

[runtohell121]

don't sell the stocks right now, what i heard was that all the stocks in the world went down crazy right now. and really depends on what he use to do to get another job..

[nathanlawliet]

Well.. He said TRADE. I don't know but whatever.

Thanks for comforting me in my emoy time of need everyone. Once I buy an 80, free zB to everyone who posts in here with a purpose(post in here for the zB and you get nothing :P )

[runtohell121]

o.. just hope theres 2 zune by then... me and you need the zune 80 not only you only!

[Gregory]

I feel bad for you, hopefully he will find another. This happened to be last year, but my dad was able to get another job within a week. Good Luck.

[lpxxfaintxx]

Good luck bro, I'm sure everything will turn out fine.

[Jon]

Good luck Nathan, could your father some how get his pension?

[Dizzy]

Sorry to hear that. You've had it rough lately

Coming from a fellow Nathan, I can say my sympathies are with you.

[runtohell121]

lots of people lately are either going out of business or losing their jobs..

[Dark616]

sucks. I know how that is. my step dad was of for 6 months last year. it was really tough. I will be praying for you.

[PhilipE]

Originally Posted by nathanlawliet

Well right now, he says he's comfortable with the money. So I feel better. It's just that he doesn't want to feel worthful, so in money we're ok. I'd only sell the 30 if I got the 80, and despite the money my parents always say they're poor, so I don't know about that..

All parents say they're poor. That's what happens when rich people are idolized. Dw though, they're not.

[shane]

well, on the brightside, he has some notice, some people can just be fired with no warning. He's got till the end of the month to find a job, then he go on unemployment and that usually lasts a while, so long as you prove that you're looking for a job.

[Shann]

that really sucks, I hope he can find something soon, it's really hard out there right now