Comments on: the surprising upside of being downsized http://www.shelterrific.com/2009/02/17/the-surprising-upside-of-being-downsized Where people who love their homes click Sun, 12 Feb 2012 04:09:45 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: shelterrific » Blog Archive » the substitute cook: fun with faking recipes http://www.shelterrific.com/2009/02/17/the-surprising-upside-of-being-downsized/comment-page-1#comment-12217 shelterrific » Blog Archive » the substitute cook: fun with faking recipes Wed, 19 Aug 2009 13:01:57 +0000 http://www.shelterrific.com/?p=5734#comment-12217 [...] written before about discovering that not only was I able to cook, I enjoyed doing it. Since then, my husband and [...] [...] written before about discovering that not only was I able to cook, I enjoyed doing it. Since then, my husband and [...]

]]> By: shelterrific » Blog Archive » recession humor: laughin’ when it hurts http://www.shelterrific.com/2009/02/17/the-surprising-upside-of-being-downsized/comment-page-1#comment-12216 shelterrific » Blog Archive » recession humor: laughin’ when it hurts Tue, 24 Feb 2009 15:23:02 +0000 http://www.shelterrific.com/?p=5734#comment-12216 [...] sure to raise a smile and will last longer than flowers. Click here to see all the designs. And click here for more on staying positive in the [...] [...] sure to raise a smile and will last longer than flowers. Click here to see all the designs. And click here for more on staying positive in the [...]

]]> By: K http://www.shelterrific.com/2009/02/17/the-surprising-upside-of-being-downsized/comment-page-1#comment-12215 K Sat, 21 Feb 2009 05:45:56 +0000 http://www.shelterrific.com/?p=5734#comment-12215 We're in the same boat, and because we're not spending money on snacks, alcohol (or even juice, actually), or going out for meals or coffee, I FINALLY lost the baby weight, without trying. It's an enjoyable upside. Good luck to you. We’re in the same boat, and because we’re not spending money on snacks, alcohol (or even juice, actually), or going out for meals or coffee, I FINALLY lost the baby weight, without trying. It’s an enjoyable upside. Good luck to you.

]]> By: lucky http://www.shelterrific.com/2009/02/17/the-surprising-upside-of-being-downsized/comment-page-1#comment-12214 lucky Thu, 19 Feb 2009 04:34:40 +0000 http://www.shelterrific.com/?p=5734#comment-12214 sorry to hear about you job loss :( good for you on the budgeting :) sorry to hear about you job loss :(

good for you on the budgeting :)

]]> By: Tiffany S. http://www.shelterrific.com/2009/02/17/the-surprising-upside-of-being-downsized/comment-page-1#comment-12213 Tiffany S. Wed, 18 Feb 2009 18:51:12 +0000 http://www.shelterrific.com/?p=5734#comment-12213 I love a good upside! Even the fear of losing our jobs, and the reality of no bonuses and no profit sharing (and maybe no raises) has made us make changes. I have the Entertainment Book so that when we do decide we NEED a night out, at least it will be half price. Hang in there you guys, and I hope you can continue to see the bright side! I love a good upside!

Even the fear of losing our jobs, and the reality of no bonuses and no profit sharing (and maybe no raises) has made us make changes. I have the Entertainment Book so that when we do decide we NEED a night out, at least it will be half price.

Hang in there you guys, and I hope you can continue to see the bright side!

]]> By: Salty http://www.shelterrific.com/2009/02/17/the-surprising-upside-of-being-downsized/comment-page-1#comment-12212 Salty Wed, 18 Feb 2009 05:51:22 +0000 http://www.shelterrific.com/?p=5734#comment-12212 **Disclaimer** I know what follows is not the typical unemployment experience- but don't squash the sunshine, every bit of light helps. Thank you. Allow me to be the first to say- being laid off (and subsequently unemployed for going on four months), has been the best thing that ever happened to me... well, apart from meeting my husband. Distracted by a job that was both overwhelming and unsupportive but enthused by the challenge- I didn't realize how immensely I was neglecting both myself and my relationship with said fantastic husband. As two (yes, two) unemployed people we have had no alternative but to mend the fences that were showing cracks as we both drove harder and harder into our previous work lives, and further, to improve upon the building blocks of our relationship. I've returned to some of my creative work as well- relearning to establish routines and discipline not seen since college. I've rediscovered my "idea-person" personality with complex projects and daydreams. We spend a LOT of time together which has it's own challenges but we also have the rare pleasure of waking up together, eating together, taking walks together, and going to bed together, which is more than I can say about our employed days. ...Don't get me wrong- I miss my job. I miss being productive, and contributing to a thriving environment of intelligent, driven people. But if there was a safe way to be unemployed (one that didn't risk health, safety, happiness, financial security, etc.) and it didn't slowly erode professional motivation (the one visible downside thus far), I would recommend it to anyone I know. Honestly. **Disclaimer**
I know what follows is not the typical unemployment experience- but don’t squash the sunshine, every bit of light helps. Thank you.

Allow me to be the first to say- being laid off (and subsequently unemployed for going on four months), has been the best thing that ever happened to me… well, apart from meeting my husband. Distracted by a job that was both overwhelming and unsupportive but enthused by the challenge- I didn’t realize how immensely I was neglecting both myself and my relationship with said fantastic husband.
As two (yes, two) unemployed people we have had no alternative but to mend the fences that were showing cracks as we both drove harder and harder into our previous work lives, and further, to improve upon the building blocks of our relationship. I’ve returned to some of my creative work as well- relearning to establish routines and discipline not seen since college. I’ve rediscovered my “idea-person” personality with complex projects and daydreams.
We spend a LOT of time together which has it’s own challenges but we also have the rare pleasure of waking up together, eating together, taking walks together, and going to bed together, which is more than I can say about our employed days.
…Don’t get me wrong- I miss my job. I miss being productive, and contributing to a thriving environment of intelligent, driven people. But if there was a safe way to be unemployed (one that didn’t risk health, safety, happiness, financial security, etc.) and it didn’t slowly erode professional motivation (the one visible downside thus far), I would recommend it to anyone I know.
Honestly.

]]> By: Aimee http://www.shelterrific.com/2009/02/17/the-surprising-upside-of-being-downsized/comment-page-1#comment-12211 Aimee Wed, 18 Feb 2009 01:58:29 +0000 http://www.shelterrific.com/?p=5734#comment-12211 Great post, best of luck in your search! Great post, best of luck in your search!

]]> By: Heather http://www.shelterrific.com/2009/02/17/the-surprising-upside-of-being-downsized/comment-page-1#comment-12210 Heather Tue, 17 Feb 2009 23:45:53 +0000 http://www.shelterrific.com/?p=5734#comment-12210 I hope you go to the library and see what awesome entertainment is out there for free! DVDs! Great music CDs! Books! Delve into a cheesy romance novel, or take out hobby-inducing cardmaking books! Watch documentaries or the latest toilet-humor movie! Check out magazines and bring them home! In these hard times, the library is the place to be! Can you tell I'm a librarian? I hope you go to the library and see what awesome entertainment is out there for free! DVDs! Great music CDs! Books! Delve into a cheesy romance novel, or take out hobby-inducing cardmaking books! Watch documentaries or the latest toilet-humor movie! Check out magazines and bring them home! In these hard times, the library is the place to be!

Can you tell I’m a librarian?

]]> By: Marianne http://www.shelterrific.com/2009/02/17/the-surprising-upside-of-being-downsized/comment-page-1#comment-12209 Marianne Tue, 17 Feb 2009 23:29:52 +0000 http://www.shelterrific.com/?p=5734#comment-12209 You go girl, keep up the good spirit! It's good to know that saving money doesn't have to be that hard. :) Good luck job hunting! You go girl, keep up the good spirit! It’s good to know that saving money doesn’t have to be that hard. :) Good luck job hunting!

]]> By: melanie http://www.shelterrific.com/2009/02/17/the-surprising-upside-of-being-downsized/comment-page-1#comment-12208 melanie Tue, 17 Feb 2009 23:11:44 +0000 http://www.shelterrific.com/?p=5734#comment-12208 i was laid off a week ago, and although we had house guests this weekend and we went out to dinner and drinks the whole time, the days they weren't here, i don't think i spent ANY money! the first dinner i made after being laid off i remember telling myself, "i'm going to try to use up EVERYTHING in this pantry and fridge before shopping again!" you DEFINITELY second guess everything that costs money! i was laid off a week ago, and although we had house guests this weekend and we went out to dinner and drinks the whole time, the days they weren’t here, i don’t think i spent ANY money! the first dinner i made after being laid off i remember telling myself, “i’m going to try to use up EVERYTHING in this pantry and fridge before shopping again!” you DEFINITELY second guess everything that costs money!

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