The numbers
276: Days Jason was unemployed
100+: Fights we had for absolutely no reason
48: Jobs we applied for
41: Weeks on unemployment
26: Months we could live off my income and our savings if unemployment ran out
24: Approximate number of jobs Jason applied to for which he was overqualified
10: Months of uncertainty, despair and the feeling of having absolutely no control
9: Jobs available to apply for in the best month (September)
8: Months before Jason really started getting interviews
6: Phone interviews
5: Times one or both of us briefly lost hope
5: Weeks left before unemployment ran out
4: Face-to-face interviews
3: Months it took from initial application to offer of employment
2: Jobs available to apply for in the worst months (June and August)
2: Vehicles that needed at least $900 in brake work during this time
2: Second interviews
2: Rejections after good interviews
2: Times references were requested
1: Time references were actually contacted
1: Third interview
1: Job offer
1: Interview request from another company after Jason accepted his job
0: Times we’ll have to spend our days, evenings and weekends searching for work
Oh my god. I felt so defeated just READING this, even KNOWING that it had a happy ending. SO GLAD you guys don’t have to deal with this anymore. SO SORRY you ever had to deal with it in the first place.
Comment by Jess — December 4, 2009 @ 10:05 am
Such a relief… I am so glad he has found something. That is so scary to stand SO close to the edge like that. GL to Jason on his adventure!
Comment by Christina — December 4, 2009 @ 10:12 am
I’m with Jess - just reading this made me tense! So delighted everything worked out.
Comment by Kate — December 4, 2009 @ 10:45 am
Scott and I have each lost jobs during our married life, and it SUCKS. So glad this is over for you!
Comment by Nowheymama — December 4, 2009 @ 11:16 am
I have been there, too, and boy howdy, does it ever suck. I am so so so glad that Jason found a job. I hope that it is a wonderful job with great co-workers.
Comment by Shelly — December 4, 2009 @ 11:31 am
I am so, so glad Jason starts a job on Monday. What a long, long 276 days for you guys.
Comment by Artemisia — December 4, 2009 @ 11:38 am
Wow. I knew it had been a while but I did not realize that it had been that long. Gah. I’m so thrilled that you guys are through this and hope that you will NEVER EVER EVER have to go through it again.
Comment by Emily — December 4, 2009 @ 12:47 pm
Yikes. Super-depressing all broken down like that! I’m so happy for you guys!! WOO!
Comment by nonsoccermom — December 4, 2009 @ 1:09 pm
Oh god. I do not like what’s ahead for us. But you’ve been through it and lived, so I know we will too. But we DEFINITELY are fighting more for no reason. I am SO happy for you and Jason!
Comment by Shelly — December 4, 2009 @ 1:10 pm
Must feel so good to be done, congrats to jason!
Comment by parkingathome — December 4, 2009 @ 5:10 pm
Helps to put it all in perspective. Happy Holidays!
Comment by Dr. Mom — December 4, 2009 @ 5:12 pm
Oh, I’m so glad he’s found a job, and you guys are done with all the worrying! I hope he loves the new job!
Comment by LA — December 4, 2009 @ 7:33 pm
Ugh, you’re braver people than me. I would’ve probably buckled under long before the actual job offer. Congrats to Jason!
Comment by amber — December 6, 2009 @ 7:58 am
I’m so glad that is all behind you! What doesn’t kill you (or your marriage!) makes you stronger, I guess.
Comment by Sarah — December 6, 2009 @ 11:44 am