Good morning, CL. That is a tough problem isn't it. Tell me, what kinds of conversations have you had, around her working? And, what was her history... do you have children she's been caring for? We don't have kids ourselves, but from speaking with girlfriends who've been out of the job market for years caring for children, gathering the courage to step back into the job market is a formidable task. Even a friend of ours who stepped away from a fairly high-level professional consulting role has cold feet about it now. Could fear be behind her procrastination? What kinds of marketable skills does she have? Is she in need of new or re-training?
Also, I think a lot of people just don't know 'how' to go about finding a job. That alone can cause a lot of procrastination. I know I had this problem. Could I suggest a fabulous book? It's called ' What Colour is Your Parachute' by Dick Bolles. It's a job-hunting and career-changers manual. It's easy to read and actually can strengthen self-esteem with exercises geared to exploring your strengths. Surprisingly, the exercises are quite fun and I think your W would find it very productive and enjoyable. Let us know how things proceed CL. Take care! FMV.
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