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Coping With Layoffs When Dad Loses His Job
Los Angeles, California -- November 7, 2001 -- /Xpress Press/
-- With little mouths to feed, layoff is one word parents don't want to
hear. Yet, 415,000 Americans have lost jobs recently, and others are concerned
they might be next-many of them parents.
Experts say parents should prepare ahead. "Parents shouldn't wait for
a layoff to take action, says Joanne. Watson, author of Team Work: How
to Help Your Husband Make More Money, So You Can Be a Stay-at-Home Mom
(Family Books) "Even if your husband's company is stable, now is the time
to encourage him to brush up on his skills at sites like www.Free-ed.net
, or www.amanet.org . Also, make sure his resume is updated, and maintain
contact with your network and his. You never know when you may need their
help, or they may need yours."
If your husband has already been laid off, Ms. Watson offers this advice:
*Build his confidence: Don't let your husband feel defeated by the layoff.
Remind him of his successes. When the kids are asleep at night, sit down
with your husband, and get him to tell you about the 5 accomplishments
he is most proud of.
*Keep him upbeat: Rather than focus on the recent setback, encourage your
husband to look at the layoff as an opportunity to find a terrific job
he may love.
*Don't forget the Big Picture: Despite the job losses, there are other
employers out there right now who are looking for someone with the skills
your husband has to solve their problems and help their companies. He
is valuable.
*Take Action to help him find a new job, through networking, getting his
resume re-done professionally, helping him practice for interviews, sending
a mailing to employers or contacting recruiters. By working together,
you will increase his odds of success.
"To stay ahead of the game in today's economy, it is important for families
to pull together and take action now to ensure they have a strong financial
future." Says Ms. Watson,
Team Work: How to Help Your Husband Make More Money, So You Can Be a Stay-at-Home
Mom (Family Books) is available at Amazon.com and is distributed to the
trade through Midpoint Trade Books ISBN 0-9709172-8-7 $14.95
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