Got caught up on some blogs I follow, and found the What’s the cost of being unemployed? post on Keppie Careers interesting.  Here are some excerpts from the post:

If you expect a $20,000 salary, your weekly salary is $384.61 and an 18 week job hunt will cost you $6,992.98.

If you are looking for a job with a $50,000 salary, your weekly salary is $961.54 and an 18 week job hunt costs you $17,307.69.

If you are hoping for a $100,000 salary, your weekly salary is $1,923.08 and an 18 week job hunt costs you $34,615.38.

My point is pretty obvious — time away from your job search is costly.  But, there is always another view — like how good the break this holiday weekend will be for you.   We need breaks from our jobs, and if you are in a job search now, that is your job.  Here is a great post to read: Should Your Job Hunt Take a Break This Labor Day?

Whatever you decide, I wish you an enjoyable 3 day weekend!