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Mid-mortgage application and contractor husband out of work

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reliahag · 17/06/2022 11:24

Just that really- my nerves are shredded because of the worry of it all.

He's worked in a role where had a number of contract extensions. Suddenly, the company has decided they can do without him so they've let him go. He's frantically trying to find something else but at his level, the jobs are few and far between. There are plenty of jobs abroad but they pay much less and they'd expect us (family of 4) to move with him too which I don't want to do. I don't know why I'm writing this- just for some hope I suppose.

Our mortgage application hasn't been approved yet so I'm not sure what'll happen with that. I'm praying he gets a job asap.

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DaphneduM · 17/06/2022 12:36

Sorry to hear this - what line of work is your husband in? There's definitely a skills shortage so hopefully he will pick up something soon. I expect he's using all his contacts too - maybe even consider something temporary to tide him over? I obviously get that that won't help regarding the mortgage application.

Mariposa80 · 17/06/2022 12:41

Is he a contractor being employed through a limited company or via an umbrella company or something else?

reliahag · 17/06/2022 13:12

Mariposa80 · 17/06/2022 12:41

Is he a contractor being employed through a limited company or via an umbrella company or something else?

Through an agency

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reliahag · 17/06/2022 13:12

DaphneduM · 17/06/2022 12:36

Sorry to hear this - what line of work is your husband in? There's definitely a skills shortage so hopefully he will pick up something soon. I expect he's using all his contacts too - maybe even consider something temporary to tide him over? I obviously get that that won't help regarding the mortgage application.

Yes- he's exhausted all his contacts and is just waiting to hear back from some re: interviews. I've got everything crossed something comes through soon.

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Calmdown14 · 17/06/2022 17:57

Why are you moving?

How far through the process? What happens if you don't?

I.e is it a case of staying in a smaller house, missing a school catchment or something else?

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