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what should I do about my dad losing his job
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Make your dad feel like you really need him. Ask him to help you with things or help him out by helping him look for a job. Spend quality time with him and let him know you care and just be there for him. Everyone likes to feel appreciated by someone. Hope this helps :)
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Just be supportive, say things you know cheers him up. Ask him what he thinks he'll go looking for in a job next and offer to let all your friends know to tell their parents who may work somewhere that has an opening. Other than that, there's nothing you can do but pray. Unemployment checks will cover some bills while he's searching for a new job, but its never enough to live as you did when he had his income. So there won't be any splurges. I've gone thru this several times with an ex while our kids were young. We ended up having to cut out cable tv or some other non necessity to get by, and use a food bank for a while. What matters is that the family loves each other and supports each other because that is something money can't buy. Good luck to your Dad.
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The best thing you can do is support and encourage him. Losing your job is a hard thing to go through especially when you have children. So dont make fun and be careful what you say because repeatedly mentioning it can cause extra stress. Maybe offer to get a paper route or something to help out with finances until he is back to work. Good luck!
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