Focus Area:
CAREER
The Problem
You are probably thinking "How the heck am I supposed to work like this?!" You are worried about the kids, your leaky bank account isn't looking so hot, and your high-conflict ex is asking for another last minute schedule change. Ah, did you really think divorce was contained within the confines of your home? A divorce can bleed into your professional life creating distraction and stress, perhaps even resulting in you throwing in the towel all together. Here is a stat for you, an employee can lose up to 40% of their productivity for six months leading up to a divorce and for five years after. Some may actually quit work as the distraction and stress of a divorce becomes too much. Or perhaps you were the stay at home parent for many years, indirectly contributing to your spouse's earning potential but now seriously lacking in education, skills and experience to reenter the workforce. This is keeping you more attached to your ex-spouse which only further diminishes self-esteem.
The Solution
Whether you are a seasoned professional or a stay at home parent that needs to reenter the workforce, career coaching can help you decide what comes next. Continued education, career advancement or job training play a vital role in economic well being and self esteem after divorce. Happiness at work also contributes to better parenting which is crucial during a divorce.
If that's not enough to convince you, children develop higher self-esteem and less gender- stereotyped beliefs when they witness mothers that work whilst remaining engaged parents. Our talented career transition coaches can help you grow into a career you love, magnify alignment in your current position or maximize success in the career you have already spent decades building.