Economic Stress: Facing a Harsh Truth with Information to Empower

By Robert M. Brown III

This 13 chapter book was written to explore economic stress from the perspective of people who are experiencing it. Using their own words, individual stories of economic stress are shared which resulted from real or perceived job instability or jobs that do not pay enough for people and families to meet their financial obligations and live their lives. The remainder of the book provides strategies to manage economic stress more effectively.The remainder of the book identifies suggested strategies to address economic stress more effectively by exploring issues such as: (1) managing bills and bill collector demands using proactive approaches; (2) seeking social support and asking for help; (3) understanding how the job applicant process works; (4) building relationships rather than networking; (5) tips for attracting mentors and sponsors; (6) changing your mindset to make your life better; and (7) entrepreneurship.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0615833896
• ISBN13: 9780615833897
• Release Date: June 2013
• Publisher: Writing Lab Resources
• Weight: 0.52 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.3" x 6.0"