Nov 23, 2016
“I sought out your podcast a few days ago and have found it very helpful for the difficult situation my relationship is currently in. My partner lost his job a couple months ago due to downsizing at his company. Since then he’s also lost a lot of confidence, reignited many insecurities, become extremely negative about everything related to job searching, been unmotivated. Meanwhile, I work hard 40 hours a week so it’s really hard for me to remain positive and supportive. I would love to hear an episode that could speak to this.“
(Please listen to the podcast episode or read the transcript to hear my stories and examples to describe these points.)
Getting laid off or let go from a job can be an extremely upsetting event.
Losing a job can:
“But whether the reason you lost your job has everything to do with your perceived performance, or absolutely nothing, it’s how you respond in the wake of it that will set you apart from others when it comes to finding a new job.” By Margie Warrell From “Bouncing Back from Job Loss: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Job Hunters”
Click on this link to access the transcript for this episode: ERP 086: How To Handle The Stress From Your Partner’s Lost Job – Part One [Transcript]
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