Dealing With a Job Loss

Dealing With a Job LossDealing With a Job LossThis tough question came from Brian viaFacebook, and is our Ask Sara question of the week.What do you do when youre dealing with a job lossand your child wants to know why?Dear Brian-Im so sorry to hear about you losing your job. Its never easy to overcome unemployment, and its only magnified when you have a family. That said, its also tough for your child to experience it along with you. Since she is so young, I would highly advise against getting into too many specifics as to why you were let go. At her age, she wouldnt be able to comprehend it, and too many details might make her feel even more anxious.Instead, I would take this as an opportunity to turn a negative into a positive. Without getting into too many specifics, you can tell her that you are no longer working at that company, but you are very busy looking for a job. As a job seeker, you are taking action and being proactive about becoming employed again, which is a positive t hing. This can also give her the comfort and stability that she needs as a child. Try to stay positive while job searching, keep things consistent as much as possible in the household and reassure her that everything will be okay. Because ultimately, it will be.Heres hoping for a quick and successful job search for youCheersSaraWhat questions do you have about flexible work options? Leave a comment here for emaille Jennifer at dot com. She will choose one question to pass on to Sara each week