If you’re a fan of Christmas movies, then you’ve probably seen “Christmas Vacation” at least once. And if you’ve seen it, then you definitely remember Cousin Eddie. He’s the lovable, yet eccentric relative of Clark Griswold, the main character in the movie.
In one scene, Cousin Eddie mentions that he was laid off from his job. But where exactly was he working before he got laid off? Let’s find out.
According to the movie, Cousin Eddie was working at a nuclear power plant in Illinois before he got laid off. This is mentioned in a scene where Clark and Eddie are talking outside of the Griswold family’s house. Eddie mentions that he lost his job at the nuclear plant and had to sell his house as a result.
Now, you might be wondering why Cousin Eddie worked at a nuclear power plant in the first place. Well, it’s never explicitly stated in the movie.
However, it’s possible that he worked there because of his experience as an Air Force pilot. In another scene, Eddie mentions that he flew planes during the Vietnam War. It’s possible that this experience helped him land a job at the power plant.
Regardless of how he got the job, it’s clear that losing it had a major impact on Cousin Eddie’s life. In addition to having to sell his house, he also had to move into an RV with his wife and kids. This is why they show up unannounced at Clark’s house during Christmas vacation.
In conclusion, Cousin Eddie was laid off from his job at a nuclear power plant in Illinois before the events of “Christmas Vacation” take place. While we don’t know exactly why he worked there or what caused him to get laid off, we do know that it had a significant impact on his life and led him to seek help from his cousin Clark. It just goes to show that even the most unlikely characters can have their own struggles and hardships.