Will you join me in praying for a job opportunity for my retiring husband?

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Discussion Overview

This thread centers around a participant's request for prayers regarding her husband's job search following his retirement from the military. The discussion includes updates on interviews, personal experiences related to the job hunt, and expressions of support from community members.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based
  • Exploratory

Main Points Raised

  • One participant, identifying as a consultant, shares her husband's transition from military service to civilian employment and the challenges they face in the job market.
  • Another participant expresses gratitude for the service of military families and offers prayers for the job search.
  • Several users mention the emotional toll of job hunting and the financial strain it can cause, with one participant detailing their application for assistance programs.
  • One participant updates that her husband has an interview scheduled with a company that may create a position for him based on his experience.
  • Another participant shares their own experience of a family member being laid off and looking for work, highlighting the tough job market.
  • One participant discusses the difficulties of moving due to special needs children and the importance of maintaining access to necessary services.
  • Another participant offers insights about adapting to winter conditions, relating it to the potential move to a colder climate.
  • One participant reflects on the importance of faith during challenging times, emphasizing that divine timing is significant.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ on the emotional and practical aspects of job searching, with no clear consensus on the best approach to handle the situation. However, there is a shared sentiment of support and encouragement among participants.

Contextual Notes

The discussion reflects the personal experiences of military families navigating job transitions, emphasizing the emotional and logistical challenges they face.

Who May Find This Useful

Members of the consultant community, especially those with military backgrounds or similar experiences in job transitions, may find the shared stories and support beneficial.

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  • #31
I was just thinking about needing to update today...

Chicago didn't work out. A job offer was made, but it was extremely low paying, and would not cover the expenses involved in long commutes for either my husband to work, or myself for 8 (or more) therapy appointments for the children each week.

Have come to the realization that while originally we were looking anywhere and everywhere, need to be more specific to areas that will take care of our special childrens' needs.

Still looking, still praying, getting nervous about the whole debt ceiling issue (no politics, just worry)...will not have any income in Sept. if issue isn't fixed, and have burned thru the little savings we had...

Thanks for continuing to pray!
 
Awe, BIG (((hugs))) Nicole! I don't know how I've missed all the updates on this post, but this is my first time reading the thread. I'd love to see you excel in your Pampered Chef business and help offset the loss of income.

Don't answer it here, because it's definitely NOT something you want to advertise, but if he has any kind of security clearance, he should look at contract positions with the government. Depending on his level of clearance, it's sometimes cheaper for them to pay to train for a new field, than it is to pay for a trained person to get a clearance. Just food for thought! ;) Here's the link to research current Government Job openings for regular people: http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/ They don't advertise the ones that need high clearances, he'd have to go talk to them in person to get considered for one of those positions.
 
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  • #33
He's all over USA Jobs, Sheila. Unfortunately, there's a hiring freeze on right now, and unless it's an "essential" position, no body's hiring. And most of the "essential" positions, Tony wouldn't come close to getting (science, high-tech type jobs). There are still contractor jobs available, but you have to know the right people to find those, and there are SO MANY recently retired (read: force out) military (with more to come in the next few months...with the whole Majors fiasco) looking for those positions, the competition is fiece.

I hate being whiney, I know others are in worse shape, it's just so frustrating! Hoping getting the TPC ball rolling again will help!
 
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  • #34
Tony had an interview this morning with a local company, and a interview for a great opportunity in CA in about 10 minutes...thank you for continuing to pray!
 
WooHoo! Hopefully something will work out for him and SOON!
 
My prayers are being said with you and your family included. I do want to say I cannot thank you (and all the other military families on here) enough for the service given to our country to continue to secure our freedoms and the sacrifices made by families so often. I do not usually share this, but have had to be on WIC, food stamps and medicaid, just hold your head high. You guys are definitely trying. God is just showing you another way... And I totally agree with Jane about the winter weather, I hate it and makes me depressed, but I've never lived anywhere buy the midwest, so I know nothing else (and have no desire to). Peace be with you and your family. I also have a high functioning autistic son, are there any service providers that come to you? I know when he was younger Missouri has a program called first steps that provided everthing from ABA therapy to respite and they all came to our home. That stopped for him at a certain age and now it's trips just like you are making. We have tried and tried to find a counselor that comes to our home, but have had no luck. Sorry to ramble on, I just felt I connected with you on that one. :)
 
Please continue to keep us posted!!
 
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  • #38
sherri lynn said:
... I also have a high functioning autistic son, are there any service providers that come to you? I know when he was younger Missouri has a program called first steps that provided everthing from ABA therapy to respite and they all came to our home. That stopped for him at a certain age and now it's trips just like you are making. We have tried and tried to find a counselor that comes to our home, but have had no luck. Sorry to ramble on, I just felt I connected with you on that one. :)
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Our insurance doesn't cover home visits, and although active duty families have ABA as an option, it is NOT an option for retiree families (there is a pending class action lawsuit regarding this). And, any programs that will come to your home that are state funded do not go past age 3...My youngest (now 4) was in that program, and it was AWESOME to not have to go out for his appointments!

Thanks to all for your continued prayers! The local job will be calling by Aug. 12 for 2nd interviews (yes or no); The CA job has to start on Aug. 22, so that process will be moving faster...we'll know by the beginning of next week if they're flying him to CA for an interview, and that will happen super quickly.
 
Prayers going your way. It will all work out in the end
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  • #40
Well, the job in CA, which was the most promising in a long time to come our way, is a no go... ::sigh::

It's hard to not be bitter...
 
Never mind
 
:( Sorry Nicole!
 
I know it sounds trite, but I'm a firm believer that whenever a door closes a window to something better opens. Hang in there!
 
still praying....i hope all is going well!
~carla
 
You are still in my thoughts and prayers, please keep us updated with the progress!!
 
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  • #46
Tony just got a phone call for a 2 week temp job. It's an hour away, which is a bummer, but they're working that into the compensation package. It's teaching, which he loves, and two weeks pay is two weeks pay!

thank you for your continued prayers and words of encouragement...Keep 'em coming!
 
Good news! Prayers offered.
 
I thought I heard someone opening a window! Sending prayers that it gets slung open wide!
 
Praying for you and your whole family.
 
yes....who knows what doors that 2 week job might open :)
continuing to pray for y'all!!
~carla
 
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  • #51
WOW! It's been awhile since I updated...sorry...

Tony managed to get a job at a fast food restaurant as a "manager". The pay stinks, and the job isn't much better, but at least it's income for now!

He is on a short list for a job in CO that we're waiting to hear about, and there is the possiblity of a job here in ABQ with his old squadron that just had an opening, which would be preferred.

Prayers for strength and patience for his current job, and for something to break open on these other two opportunities are appreciated (ultimately, of course, we want God's will to be done...just would prefer that it happens sooner rather than later!)

Thank you for all those who have prayed, continued to pray, and/or will be praying now. We appreciate it!
 
Prayers said. I know how you all feel only I only have two of us to worry about. I pray for strength for you as I had done for me.
 
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