Today on MyMoneyLife with Chuck Bentley

Are you among the 15 million Americans who’ve lost their jobs since the Great Recession began?

Well, if so, have you kept in touch with your old boss?  Now, I’m going to admit it might be difficult to keep a relationship with your ex-boss, but there are real benefits to it, according to SmartMoney.com.

Here are the top 3 reasons to stay in touch with a former boss:

1. References.  In a tough job market like this, solid references are critical.  An ex-boss is far more likely to provide a positive reference if he knows he’ll be talking to you again soon.



2. Support and advice.  You might not think so, but many bosses are happy to give you counsel and support in your job search.  Most of them don’t want things to end on a bad note either.



3. Networking.  Eighty-five percent of all jobs are filled by networking and they’re never advertised, so you’d be crazy to lose a valuable contact like your old boss.  If he hears about a job opening somewhere, he’s in a key position to give you a referral.

Now, these are all good reasons to stay on good terms with your ex-boss, even if you were laid off.  But I’ve got one more.  What if business picks up and your old company starts hiring again?

If you’ve forgiven your boss, and you’re willing to come back with a great attitude, you’ll be on the short list for re-hiring. So don’t burn any bridges and remember what the Bible says. As far as you’re concerned, be at peace with all men. For more helpful advice on your job and career search, visit us online at Crown.org.

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