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I have been unemployed for the last 10 months. My wife on the other hand is employed and earning a good income, I have slowly slowly taken over the domestic chores of taking care of the kids and cooking etc .. but this is not the life I want and not the life I am looking for. I have been working as an engineer for 5 years before I lost my job.

I have no time to look for a job as well since the kids are taking all my time and I cannot even afford a baby sitter!

Any tips, advice and words of encouragement welcome.

MJSFCS · Posted: Wed Feb 01, 2006 11:57 pm Post subject:

Well it sounds like you are having it rough. But remember this your children are growing up fast. Until things get to where you can change the situtation, enjoy your kids.

I believe things happen for a reason, maybe the reason this happended is to give you a chance to build a relationship with your kids. Take it while you can. If you do this with a good aditude and think of what is really imporant in life ( and thats family ) you will enjoy this time a lot better.

I know its hard for most men to not be working, but things will change for the better. Just hang in their and enjoy your children for now.

Hope this has helped you in some way! MJSFCS

C_Vaughan · Posted: Thu Feb 09, 2006 2:36 pm Post subject:

I'm sorry you are having to go through this difficult time. I agree with the advice above that you should make the most of things and enjoy your children. Yes, you will have to keep your pride in check, but consider the benefits of being there for your children. They are watching everything you do, so set the best example possible - even in the darkest of times. They will learn and grow from it as well.

As for job-hunting, be proactive and make some phone calls and send your resume (and cover letter) to local firms that hire people with your skills. You can do both of those at home. If you are asked for an interview, either schedule it for a time when your wife will be home (ask her to take off work if possible) or ask a neighbor, friend or family member to watch the children for you. You can always offer to swap to watch their children in exchange. You won't need money for that.

Again, being proactive is the best way to tackle the job hunting situation.

~C. Vaughan

Best of Luck!

James · Posted: Tue Mar 28, 2006 1:28 am Post subject:

you don't say what kind of engineer you were before.
If you worked in IT, then it would be easy to set up a computer and so on and look for programming work online. Start with rentacoder.com

If you're a mechanical engineer, then perhaps a small workshop in your shed or garage, repairing small engines etc?

What about hunting around markets and yard sales in the area, and buy the oldest crappiest stuff you can get for next to nothing, then fix it up and sell it on ebaY?

All these things you can do "part time" while still looking after the kids

Just some ideas...

deldel · Newbie Joined: 22 Jul 2008 Posts: 1 Career Advice: +0/-0

same situation here..to topit, my in-laws are going to be visiting us for a week..Feeling real anxious..

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