My husband was laid off, and all the responsibilities at home have fallen on me. There was no savings before, and now I don't know what we're going to do. While I understand his situation, my family also can't accept such a difficult situation and support me. I'm thinking about how we'll cope, but my anxiety grows with each passing day.
My spouse was laid off last year, and the first few months were like a nightmare. But then my spouse started working as a waiter, and we managed. I think it's important to try to keep their spirits up for a while.
How old is your spouse and are they actively doing anything to find a job?
@kahvebitmeden to be honest, he's almost 40 years old and is receiving negative feedback from every place he applied to, which has made him more withdrawn 😬
@biseydiycem Is it really that simple to solve these issues just by giving morale? The economic conditions are evident 🥲
You can direct your spouse to İŞKUR programs or local courses during their job search, as it provides both a new profession and motivation. Financially, a budget plan is necessary; if there are no savings, do not rely on credit cards, as interest is not good.
I wish the friend who opened the topic had given more details. How is the situation with the landlord? Are you paying rent or is it, for example, a family house?
I think you should be patient 🙄
Patience is easy, but for a 40-year-old, the issue of finding a job is a serious deadlock. Did he shut himself off just because he is applying but not receiving any responses? Or is there a more deep-seated professional problem? Is he looking for jobs in his field, or is he also considering completely different sectors? These are important questions, because it's necessary to establish a strategy.
If you're having to change sectors, have you thought about how to translate your experiences into another field? I mean, every job application is also a bit about "how you present yourself." Maybe revising your CV and cover letter could make a difference 😂
Could it be that the places he/she is applying to are biased against age? Some sectors directly hold prejudices against those over 40, and if he's/her being rejected during the application process due to this, he/she might consider turning to more freelance or project-based work. If we discuss the sector and his/her skills a bit more clearly, better ideas might emerge.
