u/HereForTheSun

We had a meeting today where my boss informed us that the funding for our program will most likely not be renewed come fall time, they are currently in the negotiation stage of it, but the outcome looks very grim. I absolutely love what I do and my clients, but I’m a single mom so I need some financial stability in my household.

So I guess my question is, should I start looking for another job? Even though it’d break my heart to leave my current position. Or should I ride it out and see what the final outcome is? If the funding doesn’t get renewed and I’m left without a job in the fall, will I be entitled to severance or some sort of compensation? I’ve been here for 4.5 years and we are a team of less than 50 I’d say.

Just got a 5K quote for my teenager’s orthodontic treatment, same price if we go with braces or Invisalign. Doctor said her treatment is not complicated and should be 12 months - 15 months with Invisalign and 15 months - 18 months with braces. We can do a payment plan with 1k upfront and the rest divided monthly during the treatment period.

Is this reasonable? Or can I find it cheaper somewhere else? Insurance covers nothing and I’m a single mom paying everything out of pocket.