It's tragic.
There is both an inner and outer burden about it, as both the person feels unproductive and people, both close to them and strangers, highly stigmatize being unemployed.
It is that way at least when it's about prolonged and unwanted unemployment, it doesnt include not desiring to work (formally) or people who work by bursts (Prospector like?)
It's spiritually very draining, and it can bring the darkest side of many people, particularly men, as the burdens I mentioned more often than not are heavier on them than on women. The depressing nature of unemployment is very complex and can turn into a vicious circle and deteriorate a person's life very quickly. It can range from extreme downs such as suicidal thoughts and excommunication from even loved ones, and the lack of hope that the situation can change.
If you know somebody on that process, understand that there are MANY reasons for not finding work, that some people are truly not fit for traditional work even when they try real hard, and above all give them COMPASSION and RESPECT. They need support as it's in very short supply for them and will also try to get away from people, which comes from shame but isn't rebuffing your help.
LOVE instead of judging. Judging harshly and unfairly someone going through that makes you an accomplice in the destruction of the life of that person, and partially responsible for suicide, should that tragedy happen in a given case. Never state that work is everywhere, that the person isn't even trying.
On a more hopeful light, passing that trial can teach how work truly isn't a given, how we thought it would support us if we were good. To make us better people, and to follow your vocation, which wont ever be lost to external employment conditions.
Lockdown was heartless and sanguinary, as it massified that tragedy. Cruel as it was, it opened the possibility for remote work (which was intended) but the old system wouldn't allow it and eventually had to fall apart.
Winter, spring, summer or fall
All you have to do is call
And I'll be there
07-Apr-2022 06:41:50
