As summer-vacation season approaches, some people will find themselves between jobs as their planned getaway approaches. What do you do, if you find yourself in this position? Should you take the vacation or cancel or postpone the trip.
There are several factors to keep in mind, including the state of your family finances and the time it may take to land a good job. Studies have shown that balancing your job-search efforts with relaxation helps you keep a positive outlook, so don’t completely give up on a vacation if money is tight.
Job seekers often feel the stress of trying to keep their families happy while they deal with the reality of unemployment and looking for a job, and it’s important to take time to relax during your job search.You might scale back your plans, and consider taking day trips instead of week-long getaways when finances are tight, for example.
You don’t need to put your job search on hold while you’re vacationing, either. In fact, the summer months provide some good opportunities for informal networking. Take business cards with you, so if the opportunity presents itself, you can pass one along and follow up later. Avoid introducing yourself as unemployed or looking for work, because it sets the conversation up as a one-way exchange.
Taking a vacation can give you a break that can help you clarify your thoughts. A break from your daily schedule goes a long way toward revitalizing your search.
