There was a period in my life when I was not employed. My self-esteem plummeted, until I read about a new definition of “work”. It said that work is not only related to employment. If you take care of aging parents, if you are a stay-home spouse, if you volunteer, if you study, then you are being a working, productive member of society. This helped me. Wanted to share here in case it helps anybody struggling with the mental stress of not being employed. Edit: typo
There was a period in my life when I was not employed. My self-esteem plummeted, until I read about a new definition of “work”. It said that work is not only related to employment. If you take care of aging parents, if you are a stay-home spouse, if you volunteer, if you study, then you are being a working, productive member of society.
This helped me. Wanted to share here in case it helps anybody struggling with the mental stress of not being employed.
Edit: typo