How do i cope with a husbands job loss?
Loss of a job is often devastating. There is a rush of feelings that arise in the immediate aftermath. For women married to men who lost their jobs, the impact can be just as hard. This is not to say men do not feel the loss, as society often values men for their ability to provide and men often define themselves through their work.Coping with a Husband’s Job LossJob loss affects the entire family. The wife bears the burden of fully supporting the family if she is working and her husband loses his job. If she is not working, then she can feel a complete sense of insecurity. Who will pay the bills? How will we survive? Can he get another job soon? Can I get a job or can the job I have support us? Women work less hours now than since 1964, according to the Time Magazine article, “As Men’s Job Losses Mount , Wives Feel the Impact,” July, 08 2009 by Erin Davies. This often means women look to augment their hours when they find out of their husband’s job loss. This puts a large burden on th
