How do you handle it when someone close loses job? (job openings, unemployed)
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And, since the chances are these days that he didn't lose his job through any fault of his own, keep reminding him of that, and saying it's nothing to be embarrassed about.
Aw, when I lost mine people asked what happened, a listening ear or just said sorry. Really,mdont not acknowledge it but you don't need to drone on about. For your sin in law, I think a kind word will be fine
Tell him or her you're sorry about the job loss.
Stay in contact.
If the person is a co-worker, offer to be a reference and throw any job openings you hear about his or her way.
This is a very touchy topic for me. I hate to admit it, but I don't know the answer. I can tell you that I lost one of my closet friends because I could not handle the situation. One of my closest ex-friends lost his job, he said I did not handle it well as a good friend and it did not seem like I was there for support. He ended up breaking the friendship afterwards because he says he realized I was not a "real friend"
Stay in touch, provide job leads, references, and do not converse with them solely about being unemployed, but do so, in exactly the same way as you did when they had a job.
Stay in touch. Let them know you're sorry about their situation and if they need something, you'll be there for them for support.
I know my aunt lost her job and she's still looking atm.
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