<prompt> Human: We relocated three years ago for my wifes dream job making 85k. I had recently lost my job of 80k. Two kids school age, we purchased a house 10 months ago. My current job pays 40k retail. My wife was asked to resign. Long story. For her to get a job commensurate in pay or better we would have to relocate again.Monthly bills 5k mortgage included.30k in cash How long do I wait before listing the house? I dont want to move at all. I love our new environment. We dont know where we are going, if the house sells quickly then what? No family in the area. Just sad.Assistant: Why was she asked to resign? Has she resigned yet? She needs to get unemployment. The whole point of that and an emergency fund is so if you lose a job, you can trim expenses, collect unemployment, dip into savings, and live paycheck to paycheck for a few months. Search for a job full time for 3 months and see if theres anything out there. If not, then start thinking about selling the house and relocation before its a total panic.But dont let her employer force her to resign with no severance so they avoid her being eligible for unemployment insurance.Human: This is her third year on the job and her boss felt that she should be handling things more smoothly by now. It was often a struggle. The company has had several cutbacks resulting in my wife taking on more. The classic do more with less. She was forced to resign, in exchange she can stay until June 30 and get a glowing recommendation moving forward . The boss is also under fire from the board, my wife was told that if word got out that she was fired it would be bad for the both of us.Assistant: Yes, this sounds a little fishy like they do not want to pay unemployment...you might want to consult an employment lawyer. I am sure that the recommendation would be useful but that unemployment money will be a huge help.You would be turning down money on the chance that the recommendation would help her find a new job. Human: It is fishy, if it came out that my wife was fired, the board would come down on the boss. Two other administrators ar leaving at the same time already. This is an expensive private school and the big money families will not stay if it comes out. They like stability.  <response>: Why would someone resign to keep a boss that wants to fire you comfortable? They are trying to save their ass not yours. You gotta do whats best for you and your family dont do them any favors. 