Just had baby, Husband fired from job today

So we just had a baby 5 and a half months ago. Husband has been at his job for over 10 years and is supposedly a top performer (by the numbers).They fired him not for missing necessarily but for not giving enough notice. They wanted 2 weeks notice everytime. But when you have a baby and they are sick.. I mean that isnt possible. He still had a week of PTO left even.. Everytime he missed it was for doctor's appointments for the baby and to stay home with her when she was sick. I work full time too, but do not make enough to cover our rent by myself and other bills. Im freaking out.. He is SO depressed and im worried sick. They are refusing severance.. I dont know if he will get unemployment..He says they never gave him any formal warning about how not giving enough notice could result in losing his job. Please ANYONE.. Have you been in this situation? please share how you go through this. Advice? help help help

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lovelywarpedlemon

He lost his job... He can get a new one. Even if you ran completely out of money... You can go bankrupt, and get aid from the state. Even if your worst nightmare came true... You would be okay, 'cause it's human nature to persist through struggle, and try to survive. The sun's still gonna rise and set on every new day.

Do what you can. Be there for your baby. Try to keep stress levels at a minimum, if it all possible--for you, for the baby, for your husband. Life is like this... Throws the unexpected at us when we think we've got everything figured out.

I wish you well on your journey, and hope things turn around really soon. Enjoy your new gift of life as much as you can. It's hard right now, but it'll swing the other way again. It always does.

What kind of support can you get right now?

juiceyangel333 · 31-35, F

@lovelywarpedlemon true