[Oh Haha]

I am also laid off right now. The difference in my case is that I could get called back at any time.

While I am off I am helping out with the kids so that my wife can work more on her "hobby" that has turned into more of a business. My wife has been home with both kids, at our choosing, since our daughter was born.

I am also searching for a new career or at least a job with benefits. I don't enjoy getting UE but I have no choice. The bills must be paid. I was lucky enough to have had a job for 18 years that paid well and that I really liked. That ended in Feb.

I'm sorry that some of you think that we are sitting on our butts not working.

I have sent out over 135 applications with 4 return calls.

We are doing our best to maintain a positive postion trough this so that we can keep focused on our goals that have been re-set for us.

We have also cut back on extras to build in some financial cushion. And, yes, the 911 may have to go. Sad, but life isn't all fun.