My son just lost his job for at least 30 days

[JDC]

The restaurant in which he works will close for 30 days at least (S Denver Metro) and his boss just called him. She told him to file for unemployment insurance until this can be resolved.

If you all would not mind throwing some good thoughts his way, he'd appreciate it.

He is bummed.

[samnsara]

1. well that just sucks..yeah apply for unemplyment..

..but if hes wanting to work seems some of the chain grocers..ie Fred Meyer/Kroger are hiring like crazy right now..hopefully to re stock tp!

[JDC]

6. Great idea. He worked at Target while in Highschool

And while attending college year 1. He left on good terms and could likely go back.

Thank you.

[Throckmorton]

22. Mine did too.

Works at the Mohegan Sun, in the main arena. All shows cancelled until further notice.

Fortunately, he rents from me, so I suspended his rent payments.

[handmade34]

2. major good vibes going out to your son

(((((…)))))

my daughter lost her job 2 days ago... this will be a struggle for many and heartbreaking for those of us who love them

[JDC]

7. Thank you and best of luck to your daughter

[nolabear]

3. Good wishes to him. My sons are in similar circumstances.

One sells wine to restaurants, bars and stores. Two of the three are now shut down. The other is a personal trainer and drives Uber. The Uber gig is still somewhat viable though scary for the exposure (he’s being very cautious but we’re in Seattle!) but he’s strongly thinking of switching to Uber Eats since delivery is the trend.

I’m fine until I suddenly want to breathe into a bag.

[JDC]

10. Thank you and best wishes to your sons.

[Ms. Toad]

4. If there's an Aldi's nearby,

they may be hiring temp workers (all in NE Ohio are).

[JDC]

9. Thank you. None in CO, but lots of other grocery options

I think he will likely try that for now.

[FirstLight]

5. man that sucks

the economic ripple of this are gonna fuck the whole world, but mostly small businesses and family owned places

I am sending him good mojo - Hope he can get some income going

[JDC]

8. Thank you

You are a right. This is going to ripple like crazy.

[mcar]

11. My son and his GF are both now out of work

He worked in a computer repair shop, she taught at an Adult English school. I reminded them to file for unemployment.

[JDC]

13. Best of luck to them

[mcar]

15. Thanks

They are in Atlanta. I told them to look into Instacart. I'm guessing lots of people will be ordering groceries online over the next few months.

[panader0]

12. My daughter lives in Denver. She and her BF are "hibernating".

[JDC]

14. Good idea

[MLAA]

16. Sending him some good energy 🙂

Wishing him the very best.

[JDC]

18. Exactly what he needs. Thank you.

[Jarqui]

17. Same thing for my daughter

She was crying. Her school is closed too. All her plans are messed up.

Me? I'm pretty happy if we can get out of this without her being infected.

She wasn't jobless for long. I hired her at the same pay rate and hours to work from home on a charity effort to scan historical documents for a non-profit library I'm trying to help. That will keep her busy for a month or two.

[JDC]

19. Glad to hear it is working out

I'll admit, I wish I was scanning historical documents with you guys.


Thank you.

[Jarqui]

20. I was also prepped with things like

"There is an internet full of courses on nearly anything you are interested in. Pick one & I'll pay for it. Don't waste the time."
"Any research or studying you need to do for when school resumes?"
"you haven't been playing your guitar. Now you can"
"you mother needs help with replacing the carpets or house stuff - help her out"
"spring appears to be early - wanna learn how to or help garden?"
" what about learning to cook?
"Your room is a mess. Now's the time to clean it up and get organized"
"Now you can drop off your laptop for repair first thing in the morning and use the other one I gave you until it's fixed".
"The basement stone walls need mortar if you want a real job ... the bags of mortar and tools are in the basement ready to go. $5 more per hour than scanning"
"Wanna go fishing? Or see some sights from the car? "
"Here's some great books to read or audio books to listen to ..."
"Is there anything you need before the stores lockout? like a good video game?"
"Universal is putting their movies online. Is there one you'd like to see?"

I haven't pitched those yet.

Got to keep them busy or they can get depressed.

I'm sure you could brainstorm a little with your son and put a list together.

Mine will be moving on pretty soon.

[JDC]

21. Love your ideas and attitude! Thank you

Great stuff.