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Looking for a new job can be a stressful experience, especially if you don’t already have a job. I remember those days all too well. When my son was three, I split up with his dad. I had no job, no income coming in at all and a child to care for on my own. I spent every waking moment trying to find a job, finally landing one that didn’t even pay enough to cover daycare expenses.

After six months of filling out hundreds of applications and getting no where, I decided to be brave, dive in and use my one skill-writing-to make a career for myself. It was a scary decision, as freelance writing is one of the toughest fields to succeed in. Thankfully it worked out for me and I’m doing okay now. I know far too many people who are still struggling to find any job, let alone a good one.

Even if you already have a job, there are important financial considerations to consider when looking for a new one. Like, what if you have to take a pay cut at first to get in the door to a potentially great career change? How much can you afford to give up each month and still survive? How much do you need to put aside in case you’ll be out of work for a while? You can find these tips and more in the BMO Harris Bank Scavenger Hunt Sweepstakes!

BMO Harris Bank Scavenger Hunt

The BMO Harris Bank Scavenger Hunt on Facebook is a fun way to discover financial tips about everything from finding a new job to having a baby and buying your first home. Each week they unveil a new topic for you to explore. Simply play the game and find all the tokens, then fill out the form to be entered for a chance to win $500-2000.

It’s really easy to play and quite informative too! You need tips on major financial issues. Why not have fun learning them and get a chance to win some money? It took me less than five minutes to play the game all the way through. Check it out, then go back weekly and learn more fantastic tips while earning another chance at the prize.

What major life changes are you preparing for this year?A new home? New baby? I’d love to hear from you!