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Have you or a partner ever been made redundant? And how did you navigate it?

My partner has been made redundant. Initially I tried to stay positive to get him focused to start accepting things and looking for other work. Meanwhile his solicitors fought his case for the redundancy package.
It was a shock to us both we just got back from holiday and found out that we're pregnant.

Life that was on a high came crashing down. (at least for me) he reassures me he's fine as he's still employed until it's settled.

He's making use of his time off, playing computer games, baking and catching up with old friends.

But in the month I've noticed his morale and self discipline go out the window.

He's gained weight, has lost some confidence and just seems very unsure.

I'm doing my best to remain positive but with everything else going on inside me, I'm worried that I may say the wrong thing.

I love him and care for him but all of this is completely new to us.

Any advice or words of comfort would really help right now.

Thank you for reading.
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Wizardry · 46-50, M
At first was pretty angry and upset. Was depressed as well.Took me a while to get over it.
Mellowgirl · 31-35, F
@Wizardry it's devastating.

I know it's easy for me to say, brush it off and keep moving.
But I just don't want him to fall into a rut.

I suppose the next challenge is the job market and competing with others out there.
Wizardry · 46-50, M
@Mellowgirl it’s pretty hard. Especially being in post covid world. For me been out of work since late 2016
Mellowgirl · 31-35, F
@Wizardry this is really sad to hear.
The only thing I can suggest, when I was unemployed was i signed up to local recruitment agencies through my local council.(UK)
They seemed to be the only ones genuinely interested in finding me work that suited my needs and where I could grow in a company.
Is there anything like that or a job board at your local council?
I also volunteered briefly...
Wizardry · 46-50, M
@Mellowgirl lots of people have lost jobs in New Zealand. Thanks to the current government. Have made cutbacks on different public sectors.