We always tell you to watch your finances ((see Budgeting for the Job Search (March 9, 2011)) and maintain your mental well being (well, check any of our blog entries for that J) during the job search. … But, sometimes you just may have to spend money or give your time or both to maintain a sense of normalcy.
We know of one job searcher who purchased the most beautiful orchid for his job search partner to encourage her when she was having an especially tough week. This was a pick me up for his partner and also for him. Next time, coffee will be on her when they get together to share network contacts, leads and keep each other honest on job search accountabilities in their respective searches.
Bottom line, the beauty of the act was a pick me upper for both and will keep the giver top of mind to the recipient when open opportunities in his field come to attention.
Now go Get You Job and do something to make someone smile at you today so that you can smile back!
