Have you ever faced unemployment or long term unemployment before?

[Pemalite]

starcraft said:

Pemalite said:

Yeah. Not falling for your pity party if that is what you are hoping, there is tons of work available.

Everything you have complained about is essentially your own fault, starting being proactive, take charge of your own life, get professional help.

That really depends where he is.

There are a lot of bludgers out there to be sure. But long-term unemployment is a genuinely challenging problem.

It often starts with people not being able to find the perfect job, then a good job, then a non-degrading job that covers the bills, then a degrading job that covers the bills.

All through that process their skills and confidence are atrophying. They may be starting to develop serious mental health issues like anxiety and depression. Their physical health is likely worsening, given the proven link between long-term unemployment and chronic health issues.

I've no idea what the OP's situation is, and I am fortunate never to have experienced long-term unemployment. But I have certainly witnessed its devastating effects.

Perth. AFAIK. - There is a ton of jobs over there.
This is not the first thread he has made describing these issues... However, the crux is... He won't listen to advice from those who have experience or expertise on certain topics, hence why I have zero sympathy for his current self-inflicted situation.

Plus he refused to work certain jobs as he believed they were "beneath him". - At the end of the day... A job is a job, you have to start from the bottom and work your way up... Doesn't matter what that job is, get your hands dirty, sit at a desk all day... Doesn't matter... It beats sitting on the dole and stagnating in life.

It's like when people try to join the fire station, they don't realize that you don't get to jump on the truck and go to a rescue job on the first day, you have to work for that and damn hard too, that is provided if they will even consider you for any kind of position to start with. - Best bet is to join a volunteer agency first, get some experience and training and focus on your health (Mental and Physical) before going for a professional paid position.

Start from the bottom, work your way up, Shit. I left home with only the shirt on my back, no money, only year 10 high-school, no experience, no house or car...

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Sure, mental health is an issue, hence why I stipulated that he should seek professional help. (I suggested this also months ago, so obviously nothing has changed.)

My view on this probably seems harsh or abrasive, but sometimes a harsh kick of reality is what an individual needs to get motivated.