This fear leads them to pressure their spouse to take the first job that comes along. If you don't manage this transition process properly, you may discover that your spouse is an obstacle to making a healthy career transition. Your spouse will be most supportive if directly involved at the early stages of your job search. Don't be the Lone Ranger and surprise your spouse by coming home and announcing a new work life. This is not the time to go through a mid-life crisis and create turmoil for those close to you.
Spouses worry a great deal about the family future.
Involve your spouse throughout your transition. Spouses are encouraged to attend Government-sponsored workshops with you. If you're married, you should take this opportunity to actively engage your spouse in the job search process. In fact, you'll probably discover such involvement generates much needed support and assistance, minimizes pressures to make premature career decisions, and is healthy for a marriage. While compensation is an important factor in the decision making process, you should not make it the sole criterion.