Comments on: Economy Down, Family Time Up? http://wfnetwork.bc.edu/blog/economy-down-family-time-up Work and Family Blog Sun, 14 Mar 2010 14:46:34 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7.1 hourly 1 By: Elise Jones http://wfnetwork.bc.edu/blog/economy-down-family-time-up/comment-page-1#comment-945 Elise Jones Wed, 14 Jan 2009 19:59:37 +0000 http://wfnetwork.bc.edu/blog/?p=328#comment-945 I’ll submit that it’s also a time for all workers, not only those who know their jobs could be at risk, to reassess their skills and think flexibly about the types of work they are able and willing to take on. It’s not a bad time for those not currently in the workforce (particularly full-time caregivers) to do the same. Perhaps less exciting but just as important is reviewing the family budget, whether or not cutbacks are imminent. Knowing in advance how many dollars can be slashed each month can cut down on the shock if and when necessity demands it. A final point - globally hard economic times aren’t the only opportunity to apply these and suggestions such as Sandee’s. Injury, illness, and unemployment can hit anyone at any time. Preparation equals (at a minimum) peace of mind. I’ll submit that it’s also a time for all workers, not only those who know their jobs could be at risk, to reassess their skills and think flexibly about the types of work they are able and willing to take on. It’s not a bad time for those not currently in the workforce (particularly full-time caregivers) to do the same.

Perhaps less exciting but just as important is reviewing the family budget, whether or not cutbacks are imminent. Knowing in advance how many dollars can be slashed each month can cut down on the shock if and when necessity demands it.

A final point - globally hard economic times aren’t the only opportunity to apply these and suggestions such as Sandee’s. Injury, illness, and unemployment can hit anyone at any time. Preparation equals (at a minimum) peace of mind.

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