Sadly, the greed and stupidity of some comapnies just seems to be endless. They don't care about anyone or anything except money and profits. Have him rent a room at one of those "motels" and just ride it out. It will be hard on both of you, but together you will get through it. Don't have him coming to see you on the weekends. Just let him stay in the previous state for the entire 2 weeks, it's cheaper that way too. Then in 2 weeks he's home and Never has to look back. Oh I would suggest he get that 2 week extension in writing this time. Praying for the Best turn out for u all!
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That is terrible. Is there any one else higher up that he can speak with? Sending a prayer up for your family. I know you don't want him to lose his job in this economy. But it is entirely unfair to be treated so badly.

I agree with the first poster- get a cheap motel and have him ride it out for two weeks. It blows for sure, and the company dropped the ball but you all can tough it out for 2 weeks. It is going to be a bump in the road but not a huge one.
And make SURE that new job is there (or the transfer) in that 2 weeks- have you husband stay in constant contact with them that it is a for sure deal.
I would be mad as all get out over this, but I am glad to see you didn't name names and held your tongue (or typing fingers) because you do have 3 kids and jobs paying well are tough to find. If the economy wre better it might be a different story.
Hang in there.

I really don't know the best thing to do. The best I can suggest is to start with prayer. I imagine that the new employer must be informed about this change as they are likely expecting him to be at the new job. This change may cause them difficulities as they were depending on your husband to be there at a certain time. Perhaps as they are a part of the same company that there is something they can do, since they also have an interest in this situation. I wonder also if speaking to a "higher up" about what his direct supervisor is doing. Likely they are not aware. If he must stay and continue for 2 weeks. I agree that it should be put into writing that there will be no extentions, and what the last day will be. Then I wonder if there is family of either of you that lives in the area you are leaving, if so, stay with them for 2 weeks. If not, perhaps a very good friend, or someone from church. It seems very unreasonable on all counts that they should treat him and his family this way. I agree it is a good idea to write it all down, and keep financial records. There must also be a written record of when he initally requested the transfer, and wouldn't there be people who had to "sign off" on the change? That would likely have a written record too. What about a copy of his written notice to the company that he was leaving to accept the transfer? I'd say gather records, and check into a written company policy of what is required by both sides. I don't know his postition, but perhaps there is an employee handbook, company policy handbook, or something of that sort. I wonder wouldn't someone have had to sign his transfer? Did he not have to have a signature of from someone in management before leaving? I would think that even the company would have to change it's book keeping regarding him, with notice to the book keeper. I wonder if the threat could be an empty threat at this point. Does he have the power to cancel the transfer, or is he bluffing. These are just thoughts that come to my mind. I hope you find something to help your situation. Was it spelled out to him that for those 2 weeks that there would be no compensation for expenses? He he has to stay, be sure and at least keep good expense records anyway, as well as receipts. At the least maybe something can be done about reimbursement. Good luck to you and your family.

Wow- what a tough position to be put in. Does he have anything in writing either that he sent his current location or that they sent him stating when his last day would be with them. Also, I would reach out to the new district manager where he was supposed to be transferring too. I'm sure that manager is excited to be getting such a hard worker and may help you a little in trying to push the transfer through on the correct day.
Is there any way he can take vacation for the next two weeks? haha
If the decision is to stay, make sure he gets it in writing that he will only be at that location for two weeks. You don't want them to pull this crap on you again, and again. I'm not sure why they are even doing this. I understand companies not wanting to lose top performs, however, I don't know how they don't understand that putting an employee in this situation won't get them the best performance for the next few weeks. I'm not saying he'll stop working, just maybe not work as hard as he could. Also, if he is in sales, hasn't he already handed his client base off to others in the same office, told everyone goodbye, or how to reach him since he is moving states? So freaking weird.

Good luck with everything. It is a difficult situation and I would be falling apart as well. At least you haven't burned any bridges yet.

My ex-husband was denied a promotion once because he made his supervisor so much money. He made his supervisor so much money that his supervisor was able to rarely show up for work.

I was denied a transfer to a different department at my last job. Where I wanted to transfer would have made more money but filling my job with a competent person was a challenge so I got the run around.

My current husband has been held back from transfers because he was a good worker, too.

I'm sorry it's happening to you, too.