In my experience, I spent nearly a year unemployed and it was the most depressed I’ve ever been. Part of it was I was also very poor at the time, but a significant part was having nothing meaningfull to do everyday. Now I’ve got the oposite problem where I work way too many hours in an average week and barely have time just for myself.
I have less money in the bank than when I was unemployed, but I’m more willing to spend it because I know there’s more coming in. It’s a lot easier for me to just buy whatever food I want or get decent beer and not worry about it.
I can’t meet my current needs without working, I can’t meet my long term needs without working overtime. At least with my current job and some overtime hours I should be able to afford a small house as a solo adult. Once that is paid off I would really like to consider working less than full time hours.
In my experience, I spent nearly a year unemployed and it was the most depressed I’ve ever been. Part of it was I was also very poor at the time, but a significant part was having nothing meaningfull to do everyday. Now I’ve got the oposite problem where I work way too many hours in an average week and barely have time just for myself.
When your needs are met it leaves room to create your own goals without the constant pressure of survival.
Highly recommend.
I have less money in the bank than when I was unemployed, but I’m more willing to spend it because I know there’s more coming in. It’s a lot easier for me to just buy whatever food I want or get decent beer and not worry about it.
I can’t meet my current needs without working, I can’t meet my long term needs without working overtime. At least with my current job and some overtime hours I should be able to afford a small house as a solo adult. Once that is paid off I would really like to consider working less than full time hours.