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[quote=Anonymous]Three months ago, DH was laid off from work. We knew it was coming (company was downsizing significantly, lots of layoffs) but still devastating.  Fortunately, we're managing with my salary after making some significant reduction in expenses, which in the long-term is a good strategy for us. DH was in a dying industry so it was clear the subsequent job would be outside previous career path. He hated the job so working in a whole new industry isn't the worst thing in the world. We need about extra $3K/month in order be financially "comfortable." Finding a job in the $40K salary range in the DC area shouldn't be that difficult. He has several college degrees, good past work history, and several former bosses willing to provide  references. However, it has been 3 months and he has not applied to a single job. Reasons, he is still working on this resume, he has contacted former clients who have some names to provide, others at his job who were laid off have been looking for months,  etc. I know it's difficult to start all over again but we have children and responsibilities. I'm working 60 hour/week and exhausted. I have a demanding job but stuck with it knowing that he didn't job security. He is in constant conflict with the kids because he is home all the time and always trying to make drastic changes to family life. It's not a good situation. [/quote]

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