I worry every day that this will happen to Bob too - they have already reduced then shut down the 2nd line and cut their pay some - now, I'm waiting for the other shoe to drop!!! 

I remember when we tranfered to Va. from Cuba, when Bobby was young, and Bob was a stay at home dad for months. I was bringing home the bacon, so the $$$ wasn't the big issue, but since he'd always had a job, his ego was badly bruised and he felt worthless during that period.

I think I was actually happier than he was when he got a job!!!

I agree with wolfie & gorgor - his thought processes are probably 180 out from yours right now, so let him fret/stew/whatever he needs to do to get through it and out the other side.

I personally think layoffs are cruel - they leave you with the impression you could possibly get your job back, so it's even HARDER to move on!!!

Hang in there, when he starts to spin, talk to us instead of fighting with him, drop positive thoughts on him from time to time to let him know you believe in him and gl!!!