DPs job under review

[Kneeknee]

I think we'll be OK if he is made redundant. We have savings, shares I could sell.

I wasn't shocked when he told me. The project he's been working on has been going badly. He and a few others have been pointing out this fact for awhile and DP thinks management don't view him in high esteem because of this.

He has interviews lined up anyway but the thought of him being out a job scares me slightly!

We've got a mortgage and bills etc. Two kids and pets. I have enjoyed living comfortably.

I have a good job although I'm not entirely happy in it. The work I like but certain people and politics I don't.

I know no jobs secure really. Reviews happen at my work all the time. I guess this is just the way of the world?

Sorry to hear this, unfortunately job security nowadays is very rare. Hopefully he will find something better / higher paid soon and you can start considering your options to see if you can find somewhere you would be happier. In respect of office politics/people, I mostly love my job but will be retiring soon as I have had enough of this politics and point scoring!

It is about point scoring and DP and I don't play that game. This is another reason he thinks he'll get the push. He doesn't talk the talk.

It's bollocks that people with the gift of the gab get places but are actually shit at the day job.

Hate this extrovert world!

You need to consider a third option, as well as that either he keeps his job or he loses his job. His job might be changed as part of the review - reduced pay, new working hours or location, additional tasks.
Decide what are the deal-breakers for him and for you as a family. Is there a point at which you are financially better off with him not working so you don’t need to pay for childcare etc.