Being Unemployed is Tough
Marc Snyder | Aug 10, 2009 | Comments 0
Being unemployed is a difficult time for anyone. How we cope is, of course, dependent on the positive and negative factors.
Positive factors included:
- support from family and friends
- positive thinking
- career changes and retraining
- part-time or temporary work
- job search support groups
- vocational counseling
- initial job search activities
- making job contacts
- physical activity
Negative factors were:
- job rejections
- financial pressures
- contacts with government agencies
- unknown or negative future
- ineffective job search activities
- negative thinking
- spouse or family problems
The negative factors certainly reflect the stress of job search, and one’s re-evaluation of self-worth associated with being unemployed, and strained relationships. The positive factors focus on relationships and meaningful activities.
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