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[quote=Anonymous]Good advice here. If you can find any type of work, even part-time, do so. Definitely apply for unemployment. Cobra is usually insanely expensive so get off it as soon as is feasible.

Find the nearest Aldi and start shopping there. I swear you will save 40-50% on your groceries and that will help. Eat less meat and more beans, lentils and rice and pasta. If your kids are in after-school activities, be honest and you may be surprised at the results. Apply for financial aid for sports fees etc. Cut cable, knock your thermostat down a couple of degrees this winter. Shop at thrift stores and only if you really need stuff for the kids, go to the food bank.

Finally don't underestimate the emotional strain on your DH and on yourself. Find a friend you can vent to rather than DH. It is going to be a very stressful time until you get back on your feet. Encourage your DH to reach out immediately to all contacts before he gets too depressed. Everyone understands that contracts end. Unfortunately there will be more in his situation if this thing drags on. If he has clearance you will be fine, probably sooner rather than later. Also, use Linked In everyday and update stuff everyday. DH found his last job via some outside company that contacted him because he kept tweaking his resume and that would bring him up on the LI radar.

You both should exercise every day - start it immediately even if you don't typically do it and at the very least walk briskly at least 20 minutes if that's all you can muster. Also, learn to meditate or do some deep breathing when you get panicky.

We've been through this 3 times, it's absolutely awful, and yet each time just at the last second something came through.  And last but not least, good luck![/quote]

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