Do you really get anxious when you're unemployed?

Jiger955

One day, I asked my friend if he felt anxious about being unemployed. He told me that there's really no need to be anxious when looking for a job. He had been unemployed for nearly two months, with no income during this time, and he still had to pay rent. In theory, he should have been extremely anxious, but he didn't feel any anxiety at all.

That's because he understood that most of his life would be spent working. So, during this period of unemployment, why should he be anxious about something that will occupy most of his future? The time when he's not working should be enjoyed to the fullest.

My friend told me that he planned to save his anxiety and unleash it when he returned to work. So, when he's back at work, he'll be paid to be anxious. After working for so many years, he knew that finding a job depends on luck in addition to skills.

Whether you're anxious or not, it won't affect the results of your interviews or determine whether you can find a job. So, ultimately, your anxiety, apart from causing internal conflict and daily confusion, really has no value at all.

I need to learn from his mindset as well. It often works wonders, even in gambling!

977Iti

The question is, is anxiety useful? It's like many people crying; if crying could solve problems, I'd cry every day.

Sona59

It's impossible for unemployed people not to feel anxious, even if they have hobbies!

Kahn332

Of course, unemployment can lead to anxiety, but it's usually temporary. Once you're back to work, things will return to normal.

Kalkin995

This mindset is indeed something everyone can learn from. I've also been going through such struggles recently, and I'm not sure how to deal with the anxiety of unemployment.