Jobless and Moving Back Home

by Gina Cappiello, www.123Movers.com


Moving back home with your parents after being let go from a job can make you feel disappointed and frustrated. Don't get discouraged by this minor setback. Here are some tips to help you during your job hunt while home:

Stay active

Some parents tend to meddle. This means you should prepare for a lot of questions about your job hunt. The best way to avoid being badgered with questions is to stay busy. While looking for jobs, it could be beneficial for you to start volunteering for an organization in town. This not only gets you out of the house but also can open doors to a potential career elsewhere. If a full-time job isn't happening, you may want to look for an opportunity to take on a part-time job. It, too, may turn into something more permanent and will give you some extra income to pay bills off with.

Listen

It's going to be tempting to snap at your parents when they try to offer advice. Instead of interrupting them with angry comments, take a breath and listen--they know you're in a tough situation and want you to make the best decisions. And they may have good advice. Getting hounded daily about what you should and shouldn't be doing during your job hunt? You may have to calmly tell your parents that, as much as you appreciate their advice, they need to let you make decisions for yourself.

Be independent but respectful

You may be moving back home, but you certainly aren't a kid anymore! Show your parents that you're an adult by doing many of the things you do when you're living on your own. Continue to go out with friends, go on interviews for jobs you want, and so on. However, avoid slipping into behaving like a rebellious teenager: though it's important to maintain your independence when you move back home, it's also very important to obey the major house rules. Give your parents a heads up about what you're doing and when you'll be home. Behaving in a mature way is the best way to make sure you're treated like a grownup.

Help out

Now that you're living at home again, you may not have to worry about paying rent. This doesn't mean that you're entitled to sit around and not contribute. Make a conscious effort to help out, and make yourself available for your family as payment for their generosity. Keep your room tidy, do chores when necessary, and offer to run errands to help lighten the load on your parents. They will appreciate your thoughtfulness and it'll further prove that you're a responsible adult.

Moving home requires some huge adjustments, but it doesn't have to be difficult. Follow the tips above to make your job search and living situation less stressful.

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