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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]How did your spouse help support you? My husband lost his job and it's hitting him really, really hard. He's early 50s and he has never faced total unemployment before. Contacts/his network is coming up empty. I suspect this will be a tough road.

We've built a great life together but things are looking so damn bleak right now. Our kids still have a long way to go before college. My current job is flexible but doesn't offer benefits so I'm applying to everything I can. Beyond the actionable steps, like cutting costs, searching for a better job for myself etc., how do I emotionally support my husband when I'm trying to hold back tears 24/7?

Give me advice, hopeful stories or just good vibes and prayers, I'll take it all.

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BTW he should be job hunting 12 hours a day minimum. He is like milk on a hot day sitting on the counter at his age.

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Good luck finding enough reals jobs to apply to to warrant even two hours a day of work right now. It’s summer and AI and all that.[/quote]

This. 12 hours a day is unrealistic. 2-3 hours a day is more likely. But often just one hour because you’re just doing a sweep. [/quote]

No it is not. My 12 hour a day was 1-2 hours applying jobs, 1-2 hours reaching out recruiters, 1-2 hours growing my network, 1-2 hours crafting messages to people in my network, 1-2 hours creating original LinkedIn contact. I also had a support network of fellow job searchers I had regular zoom check ins, a mentor I meet with bi weekly, and I had executive out placement to meet with. I also reach out to companies and apply even if not posted and reach out to people directly about jobs. I often also had several interviews a week. It is quite busy to find work over 55 in a senior role high paid. Even harder when did it at 61. Today I would add pod casts, speaking at conferences, meeting for coffee etc.

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