How to Cope with the Loneliness of Being Out of a Job

How to Cope with the Loneliness of Being Out of a Job

If you’re feeling lonelier because you’re out of a job, you may be in good company. A survey in 2018 of 20,000 Americans found that half of them felt lonely. And since the workplace is where many Americans find camaraderie and connection, it’s not surprising that unemployment may introduce or intensify feelings of loneliness and isolation. Loneliness is important to address, though, because it can endanger an unemployed person’s health and hamper their job search. It is a bigger predictor…

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Inspirational Quotes for Job Loss

Inspirational Quotes for Job Loss

Looking for Inspirational Quotes About Job Loss? Here’s a collection of ten, from people in wide variety of careers. Inspirational Job Loss Quote #1 Inspirational Job Loss Quote #2   Inspirational Job Loss Quote #3 Steve Jobs described his feelings of loss and abandonment in his 2005 commencement speech at Stanford: “We had just released our finest creation — the Macintosh — a year earlier, and I had just turned 30. And then I got fired. How can you get…

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Unemploymentville Guest Post Guidelines – updated January 2024

Unemploymentville Guest Post Guidelines – updated January 2024

Unemploymentville.com, a place for anyone who has felt the sting of being out of work, is looking for reader contributions to the blog and we’re willing to PAY for them.  However as the website has become more popular the competition for guest posting is tougher and I’m sorry to say I’m not able to respond to all queries. What kind of writing do we want? – ideas and resources for people who want to start a business (or a side-hustle) *NEW…

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In Search of Holiday Cheer During Unemployment

In Search of Holiday Cheer During Unemployment

Unemployment is hard enough during most of the year, but suddenly you blink and a whirlwind of Christmas lights and decorations seem to have taken over the world. Yes, it’s that time of year again, with the ho-ho-ho, Christmas songs on every radio station and most people being jolly. Stores are packed with shoppers spending left and right, and the world takes on this whole other identity as we celebrate “peace on earth and goodwill toward men”. It’s not always…

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About The Pandemic Coping Project – Being Out of Work in Covid Crisis

About The Pandemic Coping Project – Being Out of Work in Covid Crisis

The Pandemic Coping Project The U of M Psychotherapy Research Lab Needs Your Participation The University of Memphis Psychotherapy Research Lab, led by Professor Jeffrey Berman, is conducting a study titled The Pandemic Coping Project which aims to explore the usefulness of different coping strategies during social isolation. The COVID-19 public health crisis and the large-scale societal changes implemented to combat the virus have impacted all individuals in profound and unique ways. This research seeks to understand individual experiences and…

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Could this Global Pandemic Be the Perfect Opportunity for the Unemployed?

Could this Global Pandemic Be the Perfect Opportunity for the Unemployed?

Before I begin, I must say that I’m aware of the hardships and pain that the Covid-19 pandemic has brought many people, and I don’t want to suggest that a pandemic of this scale is a good thing in any way. Having said that, I do also want to provide encouragement at a time when so many are facing financial struggles or who may have lost their jobs. There is a bright side! The ongoing pandemic can in fact present…

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