Worrying about Unemployment
It seems like everybody, myself included, is worrying about job security today. A number of my friends have lost their jobs. Yours and mine may very well be in jeopardy. Sure, there are some glimmers of hope on Wall Street. But the stock market is what they call a “leading indicator”. Jobs recovery will surely lag any recovery of financial markets.
Suppose we lost our jobs. What should we do?
Well, let’s take a look at some of the things a job provides:
- Money
- Community
- Challenges and growth opportunities
Most focus on the first. Money is important. But — as long as your survival isn’t on the line (and if you have Internet connectivity, it probably isn’t) — community and personal growth is important too.
Would it be possible to honestly tell people: my one-year of unemployment has been among the most fulfilling periods of my life? People around the globe live on meager means, yet still have fulfilling lives. Can’t we do the same?
Posted on April 14th, 2009 by Ryan
Filed under: chasing happiness, diary worthy, economic theory
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