Its been a little over a week since Chris' company shut down. I've never really talked about his work before besides the fact that he had a pretty good job with flexible hours and its was fairly reliable. Over the last year we knew that the company was shutting down this part of the company. Chris worked in Polymer development for a big name drug company with a diabetes care line. I guess diabetes just isn't that profitable (?)
I think over all a break from Chris working will be good. We are incredibly blessed to have received a very generous severance package which gives him just under 6 months of paid continuation + benefits. That gives us not only the wiggle room to not stress over him not having a job, it still allows us to have fun and do the things we enjoy. Its like a long vacation. Probably around the middle of October he will start to look for a new job. After 6 years in his field it will be good to take a small break.
With a lay off it is nice to finally be able to spend time together again. My work schedule doesn't allow for a lot of time off. Just Monday and Tuesday are my days. So its great to finally get some family time. Please think warm fuzzy thoughts for Chris doing the stay at home dad thing, even if it is short lived.
