Dealing with Divorce

Just because half the marriages in this country end in divorce doesn't mean you feel any less alone. Share your news, but refrain from wearing your bitterness or betrayal on your sleeve in the workplace. Usually the demands of co-workers and supervisors are the last things you want to deal with during or immediately following a divorce. But getting back to work can boost your self-esteem, put your mind on other things, and bring home a paycheck to avoid financial stress. It can also provide a chance to socialize. Most importantly, your career can provide you with a sense of stability and accomplishment to combat the sense of failure many women feel after a divorce.

No matter what you're feeling or the circumstances surrounding your divorce, it's essential not to allow this personal crisis to diminish your professional worth. Since divorce can be an all-encompassing experience, it's often next to impossible to separate personal and professional feelings. Yet the fact remains that the failure of your relationship doesn't in any way lessen your value in the workplace. As you divvy your tangible possessions, do not dispose of your professional confidence. Now is when you need it most.