After 3.5 Years Unemployed, I'm Starting A New Job On Monday

[stopbush]

With an arts organization here in Las Vegas. The pay is about one-third of what I was making at my last job, but something is better than nothing! There's also full benefits after 90 days (hopefully a better plan than we're currently under through my wife's job).

So, to recap: lost my job in 2001; exhausted my UI benefits; cashed in the 401 - went through that and the savings account; sold the house and relocated; used up most of the profit from the house sale staying alive for the past 15 months; finally got a job that pays not-so-great-but-what-the-hell. Hey! I've turned the corner! Time to vote for *!!

[livetohike]

1. Congratulations!

This job may turn into something really great for you!
:toast:

(I have been unemployed for four years, so your good news is giving me hope, so thanks for that, too).

[Marnieworld]

2. Good for you!

That sounds like a living hell that you've just been through. I really feel for you. Best of luck!

[ocean girl]

3. Thanks for giving me hope!

I've also been unemployed for over 3 years and I've given up hope that I'll ever find anything. I realized today that I only half-heartedly look for jobs anymore because it just depresses me.

Good luck to you and thanks for sharing!

Peace.