DEAR ABBY: My husband was let go from his job due to restructuring. He’s understandably upset, and I see him sink further into depression with every rejection letter he receives for the positions he has applied for.

How can I help him? -- SUPPORTIVE WIFE IN OHIO

DEAR WIFE: Help your husband by not pressuring him during this difficult time.

If he hasn’t yet applied for unemployment benefits, remind him he is entitled to them.

Suggest that if there are no openings in his field, he should consider using his skills to do something different and perhaps contact a temporary employment agency.

Let him know you are a willing listener, but do not pump him for information. If no job turns up for him in the next six months (and if you are not already employed), consider finding a job to relieve

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