Unemployment Blues
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Unemployment Blues: What to do?
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Feeling the blues of not having a job? Here are some useful tips that can help beat your unemployment funk. Disclaimer: Sadly, this is not a definitive guide on how to find employment.
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Unemployment Blues:
What to do?
Gallup (2013)
Those unemployed for 52+ weeks have
the most cases of depression
(19%).
Number of depressed, out-of-work
individuals (12%)
are twice as many as employed ones
(5.6%).
Sadly, the average duration of
unemployment in the US is 35 weeks.
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But you can make the most out of your situation!
ExerciseEngage in a physical activity that can help boost both your body and mind. You may be unemployed, but you still want to look good!
Some sites to visit:
Runner’s WorldMen’s Fitness
Women’s FitnessYoutube
Fitness WorldActive.com
Learn Learn new skills,
software, and knowledge online or offline instead of moping around the house!
Maximize the Internet for learning!
Some sites to visit:
CourseraUdemy
EdXYouTubeTED Talks
Google for EducationCode Academy
Volunteer Share your skills,
knowledge, and time with non-profit orgs and help a worthy cause at the same time!
Some sites to visit:
Volunteer MatchLocal government
website
Business Start your own small
business. You can start selling on eBay, Etsy, and others. Or rent your spare room (if you have one).
Some sites to visit:
eBayEtsy
Craigslist Amazon
Entrepreneur
BlogGreat way to showcase your research, writing, and web design skills! Some sites to
visit: WordPress
BloggerTumblr
Code Academy (for coding)
W3 schools (for coding)
Read Visit your local library and read those
books you’ve always wanted to read!
Socialize Reconnect with relatives, friends, or
groups. You’ll never know - the next person you meet might lead you to your new job!
Engage This is good time to connect and know
your family more. Make the most out of your time with them!
SOURCESSusan Adams, 9 June 2014. "How Unemployment And Depression Fit Together“ Forbes.
http://www.forbes.com/sites/susanadams/2014/06/09/how-unemployment-and-depression-fit-together/
Department of Numbers, June 2014. “Unemployment Duration .” Department of Numbers website. http://www.deptofnumbers.com/unemployment/duration/
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