If you are unemployed, do you see yourself as lucky? Are you having fun? Are you showing your children how to thrive in times of change? (Believe me, whatever changes you have seen in your life will be child’s play compared to what they will go through.)
I found this terrific article written by Tim Tyrell-Smith titled, “101 (Other) Things You Can Do While Looking for a Job.” Here are a few of Tim’s suggestions
- Pick one person in your network and find them a job
- Put on an elaborate puppet show for your kids (fun, colorful socks work great)
- Join (or start) a book club and actually read the assigned books
- Write a thank you note to an inspirational high school or college teacher
You may or may be surprised at all the “yes buts” I hear everyday. “I would join a book club but when I go back to work I won’t have time.” ” Why should I help someone else, I need help!)” blah, blah, blah. Just do it, you lucky, lucky dog.
Tim Tyrell-Smith
September 12, 2011Hey Deborah – Thanks for sharing that post with your readers. So glad when I hear someone is taking advantage of the free time available during a transition. But not everyone does . . .
Deborah
September 12, 2011Hi Tim, I follow you regularly and send folks to check out your great content. Good to hear from you. Deb Mourey