I’ve learned over the last 15+ years as a career therapist that during the holidays, there are a lot of people who don’t want to sing, “It’s the most wonderful time of the year.” The thought of talking to family, friends, or ex-coworkers makes them silently scream, “Bah humbug!” Nobody likes being quizzed about their job prospects when they’re unemployed or hate their work. Even worse is all the well-meaning, self-proclaimed job search experts who unload their career wisdom on you. It’s enough to make you want to stay home. But, that’s not the answer either.
