Your piece resonates with me. I too have been unemployed for some time, and so also know what it’s like to feel continually judged by my “unemployment status”. So I avoid such persons like the plague. However, any intelligent, thoughtful person will confirm to you how difficult it is to get a job, in today’s financial climate. A person can be educated, have the required degree, and solid experience – and still find it impossible to land even a job interview. That’s been my experience, although fortunately, I only live with a dog, so that’s been a blessing – as dogs love hanging out with unemployed humans, and will never condemn you for sleeping in or being in your pyjamas until midday. So hang in there. And, anyone who measures you according to your employment status, should take a good hard look at themselves.

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