Networking With Your Family
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Often family members can be a good resource for career advice or networking opportunities. But sometimes this can introduce extra baggage into the relationship, like when someone offers outdated advice to an out-of-work relative or the line between cousin and co-worker becomes blurred. And since the holidays are filled with family gatherings, the opportunities—and the offensive comments—are sure to abound. Here’s how to handle three common situations.


Written by: Susan Johnston
Susan Johnston is a Boston-based freelance writer who covers career and lifestyle topics for The Boston Globe, DailyCandy, and Self magazine, among others. You'll find her balancing her laptop and a chai latte at a local coffeeshop or online at www.susan-johnston.com.