[Some Fat Guy in L.A.]

Good luck! Lost my job on Nov. 20 - I don't have 3 years socked away, and I have a mortgage, but I have some savings and a loving family and can survive for a few months. Only problem is that I enjoy my work and am going quietly nuts at home every day. Hoping to re-deploy after Christmas.

Am currently exploring options for medical insurance for me and my family - any recommendations out there? COBRA is too expensive ($1500 / month) am looking into other options.

[wombtotomb]

check into megalife and health. Also look into the site americans for financial security. They have some links to healthmarkets insurance that works with mega. I got quoted for 477 amonth with them for me hubby and 2 boys, and hubby and i smoked. Still could not afford the coverage but was reasonable and good coverage. ppo, big network 90% participation nationwide, copay for most things, you choose deductibles. good luck

[MrPiper]

Only problem is that I enjoy my work and am going quietly nuts

advise: HUNT and FISH!