How to Help a Relative Who Is Unemployed
Unemployment is a stressful situation for anyone who has gone through the turmoil of losing a job. The loss of income from regular wages earned at work can have a devastating effect on the lifestyle of the individual who has been laid off. Mounting frustrations focus on not being able to pay bills, buy food and provide for the family. Unemployment benefits are a welcome reprieve, but they often do not cover all of the financial obligations that must be met. If you have a relative that is unemployed, consider reaching out and offering your support and assistance. There are many ways that you can lessen the load and brighten the prospects for a close family member.
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Share your strength, knowledge and wisdom and let your relative know that he is not alone. Talk about your own experiences if you have also lost a job and been unemployed. Your relative will feel better knowing that someone understands and is available to talk.
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Provide support for your unemployed relative by giving him some tips on resume writing and offering to help with the process of finding a new job. Suggestions include letting your relative use your computer to look for jobs. Network within your own business circle to scout for potential job openings. You can also provide transportation to potential job interviews if your relative does not have a car.
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Help your relative around the house if he has a family to support. Offer your services for babysitting or grocery shopping. Help with the laundry and household chores. If your relative needs repairs done, consider fixing them yourself or offer to hire and pay for someone else to do the work.
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Consider providing your unemployed relative with financial support if you can afford it. Although financial advisers generally advise against family loans, during difficult economic times when unemployment is high, you might need to help a relative get back on his feet. Work out a repayment arrangement when your relative gets another job and is once again employed.
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Reduce your relative's stress level and help to raise his self-confidence. Invite your relative to social gatherings, picnics and cookouts. Bring your relative with you to events such as sporting activities, day trips and even on vacation if you have one planned in the near future. Uplift your relative's spirits so that he can become stronger and work through his temporary period of unemployment.
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