My husband learned earlier this year that he would be without a job by the end of the summer. It was definitely a shock for us, but we are taking it in stride. I have noticed that we each play a key role in handling the layoff. In addition to our respectful roles, I see that as partners, we both are doing things to safeguard our marriage through this uncertain (and kinda exciting) time.
How He Is Handling the Layoff
Enlisting a Recruiter: Prior to learning of the layoff, my husband had been consistently looking for a more challenging position on his own, but was not having much success. After the layoff, he enlisted the services of a recruiter and found that he received more callbacks and interviewers, ironically, from the same places that he had applied to on his own.
Taking courses: He knew that he wanted to take a course to make himself more marketable for employers and more desirable for potential clients. After taking this three-month course, he will have a greater skill set and more confidence.
Learning from Each Interview: Since the layoff, my husband has had a few interviews. After each interview, he notes what he could do better for the next interview. He even told me that he is beginning to enjoy this part of job-hunting because he is learning more about himself, asks more meaningful questions, and what he wants for his next work environment.
Positioning Himself as a Small Business Owner: In addition to interviewing, he is taking on more clients. He is not solely relying on getting a job to bring in income; he is spreading the word that he is a web developer and is open for business.
Diane Simpson says
Msk Stevens, Precisely the perception we need to recognize and expand our potential and execute our capabilites. I was just about to exit when I noticed..then read this article.
You nailed it with your emotional sense to be jealous- aware that the timing of your husband’s ‘traditional misfortune’ would enable him/family to escalate to Another Level!. It was also paramount that you, woman enough! had insight to Trust GOD and your Better half’s judgement, vision and strength.He Did Not Play.. He Did His Part! $ingle$mart$ister