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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]How did your spouse help support you? My husband lost his job and it's hitting him really, really hard. He's early 50s and he has never faced total unemployment before. Contacts/his network is coming up empty. I suspect this will be a tough road.

We've built a great life together but things are looking so damn bleak right now. Our kids still have a long way to go before college. My current job is flexible but doesn't offer benefits so I'm applying to everything I can. Beyond the actionable steps, like cutting costs, searching for a better job for myself etc., how do I emotionally support my husband when I'm trying to hold back tears 24/7?

Give me advice, hopeful stories or just good vibes and prayers, I'll take it all.

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I feel for you and your spouse OP. I was just in this position. My spouse lost his job and after 10 months of job searching and tons of interviews, he finally started a new job recently. He is making about 100k less than he was before but its better than unemployment. So, we have some relief but not total relief. Ive been searching for new jobs that pay more than I currently make to help make up some of the difference in income. It was a really hard 10 months and I wish you all the best. [/quote]

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