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Coping with an Unemployed Husband
My husband decided to make a career change. No big deal, except that he made this decision with only being in the role for 6 months, and having no outside industry experience.
I’m struggling with coping on a personal level. I want to support him (obv) but I want him to get a new job already. It’s only been 2 weeks, but I’m struggling with giving him the love and care I know I need to give him.
Any advice would be much appreciated!
katieHwaldron
Plucky comms professional looking to meet ppl!
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01/14/20 at 2:20PM UTC
This situation is tough. My husband had something similar happen twice. He's freelance though so the reason for unemployment was contracts had completed. The first time it was about 9 months unemployed, the second was about 3 months. All I can say is to take it day by day, communicate with each other often and try to lift each other up. My husband, probably like yours, really wanted to be working and it hurt his pride a lot not to be employed. Even if a career change was his choice in your case, and not due to circumstance, it'll still be on his mind daily that the family and you are suffering because of it. Try to put yourself in the other person's shoes and be as positive as you can. It takes a lot of persistence and faith but I found that I believed in my husband and I knew we'd be ok. FInd things to do together that are free (or low cost) to get your minds off of the situation. It helps to keep you laughing and entertained while things are taking time to work out. Best of luck - I know you'll both be fine!
katieHwaldronPlucky comms professional looking to meet ppl!
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01/14/20 at 2:21PM UTC
see if he can use any contacts that he might have to leverage 'coffee meetings' with anyone in that industry he wants to work in. Maybe some people you know can help get you in touch with the right minds to help him get a start.
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