Everyone knows that divorce can affect your personal life in both positive and negative ways. But at the end of the day, staying in an unhealthy marriage is never a good thing.
What you may not consider when going through a divorce is whether or not it can affect your career. When one partner decides to leave a marriage, it might change how both need to think of their career and finances.
Full-time workers may have to lower their hours to accommodate for life as a single parent if children are involved. And if you didn’t work during the marriage, it could be time to consider how you’ll pay your bills on a single income.
Whatever your circumstances are, it’s likely that you career will be affected, at least in the short term. Here are a few tips for handling those changes.
Consider Your Options Early On
Whatever your unique situation is, planning early on can make the transition easier for you and your loved ones. It’s completely fine to ask family and friends for help watching your kids while you go on interviews, work longer hours or search for a new job.
If you don’t have children, there are other considerations you can make when it comes to your budget and where you stand financially, including:
Are you going to need to put in more hours? If so, speak with your manager to find out if it’s possible.
Is it time to find a higher paying job? Search job boards or speak with HR at your current position to see if you may be considered for a promotion.
If you didn’t work during your marriage, do you need to find a job to become financially independent?
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If you’re going through a divorce, we can help. Our experienced family law attorneys have more than four decades of combined experience helping people just like you achieve the outcomes you desire.
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