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You know better what would lift his spirits, but I think the best thing you can do is not let him sit around moping. Push him to find something new, explain the value it brings, etc.
Thanks. Thinking I might try and encourage him to pick up a hobby! Maybe some specific training helpful for the next job.
Try to help him automate the job hunting process and just remind him that he always gets something else again and that it sucks but y’all will figure it out.
He’s also not alone. So many people are going through it after Elonia threw the federal government into crisis mode.
If I may, BEING A MAN. I am working on talking about my feelings as they come up. As a man we are built to take care of our families and hold all problems on our shoulders so we can see our family not worry and provide whatever they need physically and mentally. I know that once I am able to sit down and take a breath that's when I tend to let down the most because I have all the bills caught up, food on the table and a smile on my family's faces. I guess what I am saying is I let down all the feelings I have held in when I have a moment to breath and not have to run to make ends meet for my family. It is not healthy but it is something I am working on. So I guess what I would say is just be there. Even if he is pushing you away and don't understand the emotions he is going through. Just be there. It means the most to me when my wife does that for me. I hope this helps. It is the most reinforcing thing I think you can do. Just show them you are not going to let them fight it alone and to just be there and listen with love. Let them know it is ok to feel and to talk about the feelings they are having. God bless you and your family.
Thanks for sharing. Good to have this perspective. And I guess just reinforcing I’m here and I care is helpful. Good luck with your journey! We’re all on one :)
It sounds like you're already such a supportive partner! I'd suggest having honest conversations with him about his strengths and accomplishments, highlighting past successes can really help restore confidence. Encourage him to explore new opportunities at his own pace, while reminding him his value isn't tied to a job title.
There is very little in this life that will emotionally crush us guys as the feeling of letting our spouse and family down. Losing a job and not being able to support our family can be embarrassing and distressing for some of us. As someone else mentioned, you know your husband far better than all of us, so hopefully you will have some insight to how he is feeling. Be there for him, remind him that his career doesn’t define him as a person, and that this is just one chapter closing while a new chapter is just beginning. See if he can find new drive and passion for a new career/job. The tough part at the moment is a tight job market, so don’t waste too much time before beginning applications. Network like crazy to see who is hiring and try to get interviews. As a family, take stock of your finances and see what cash flow will look like if he is unemployed for 6 months or more.