Just a post about the crippling fear & anxiety that I may get laid off bc of COVID. Been laid off b4 but this time I’m the breadwinner & feeling like I’m failing my fam. Anyone else feeling this way?

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Felt like that for a couple weeks and then, got laid off as the breadwinner this week! Only there 8 mo so the severance is a drop in the bucket. Luckily we’re on my husband’s insurance. If it happens, use your network. They have bee so good to me this week.

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Thanks! I am all over that and everything else right now. I know there will be something. 🤞

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As for feeling like you’re failing your fam, I completely relate but we both know that’s not true. I have to remember what my kids see isn’t the income, they see the things I do directly for them like dance parties. They’ve been getting more time with me than ever since I’m working from home and not commuting or traveling, and it reminds me that my most important role can be fulfilled through my presence and through love. But it’s hard when there’s so much stress to not freak. Really feeling it today.

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Yes! Just saw a note that basically indicates layoffs are coming. It’s never happened to me before, and I’ve been at the same job a long time. I am not a confident person so the thought of interviewing knowing that I need the job is frightening to me. Taking the weekend to get my files and resume in order, hoping that’ll ease some of the nerves.

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