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<blockquote data-quote="trinityroyal" data-source="post: 349719" data-attributes="member: 3907"><p>Gcv gives some excellent advice, as does DDD. Your husband probably needs some time to regroup mentally before plunging into a job search. I would suggest putting a limit on that time, though. At loose ends too long without actively looking and it's too easy to get stuck in a rut.</p><p></p><p>I do have a few suggestions as well. I agree with Gcv that LinkedIn is a great resource for a job search.</p><p></p><p>As for starting up a business, does your husband's line of work lend itself to being offered as a service? For example, if he's in technology, can he provide independent technical support to people, kind of like Geek Squad and other similar operations? He could set an hourly rate and a minimum number of hours per support visit (for example, $20 per hour, minimum 2 hours per support visit) and get started. That way, you're able to keep money coming in while he looks for something more permanent. It also allows your husband to put current employment on his resume, rather than having a gap.</p><p></p><p>I'm not sure what your husband does, but there are lots of jobs out there for which you can start your own business without a lot of initial capital required. If you want to brainstorm on this a bit, please feel free to PM me.</p><p></p><p>Trinity</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="trinityroyal, post: 349719, member: 3907"] Gcv gives some excellent advice, as does DDD. Your husband probably needs some time to regroup mentally before plunging into a job search. I would suggest putting a limit on that time, though. At loose ends too long without actively looking and it's too easy to get stuck in a rut. I do have a few suggestions as well. I agree with Gcv that LinkedIn is a great resource for a job search. As for starting up a business, does your husband's line of work lend itself to being offered as a service? For example, if he's in technology, can he provide independent technical support to people, kind of like Geek Squad and other similar operations? He could set an hourly rate and a minimum number of hours per support visit (for example, $20 per hour, minimum 2 hours per support visit) and get started. That way, you're able to keep money coming in while he looks for something more permanent. It also allows your husband to put current employment on his resume, rather than having a gap. I'm not sure what your husband does, but there are lots of jobs out there for which you can start your own business without a lot of initial capital required. If you want to brainstorm on this a bit, please feel free to PM me. Trinity [/QUOTE]
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