Revealed: The Effects of Long-Term Unemployment
December 21, 2011 
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Though modest gains have been made for job creation coupled with the slight decrease in the unemployment rate, the job search is still brutal. An article by Megan McArdle of The Daily mentions some of the frustrations faced by those struggling to find an opportunity, including how those who “…endured a lengthy bout of unemployment are more anxious and prone to depression than those who have not.”
Citing data from a May 2010 research from the Pew Research Center (see press release here), McArdle reveals just how much unemployment impacts the psyche of a job seeker. Consider the findings regarding the effects of unemployment:
Almost two years later, the job market still produces job seekers who are feeling the effects of unemployment. It’s important to remember that those on the job hunt need the motivation and support of their family and friends. It is typical to feel the “burn out” once in a while, but it is when the feelings of apathy or self-doubt become harmful not only to their search, but to their own mental state that steps must be made to combat it.
Job seekers: Do you ever feel these effects? How do you stay motivated in your search?
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Thank you for bringing awareness to this topic. Since I’ve been unemployed long term, I can relate to much of this. However, thinking positive and interacting/networking in groups such as Coworking has been key to staying motivated.
I have been talking to many unemployed individuals and I have heard that being unemployed is definitely causing a lot of strain for families especially now around the holidays.
It resonates throughout my recent memories. I have hard time to help some of my friends who lost their jobs two years ago. They are just wearing out …
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An eye-opener. We need something that gets everyone to stand up and move forward all at once. Got any ideas?
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Almost a third of my “industry” friends are under employed, clinging on by the skin of their teeth. I help where I can, but even my resources have their limits I’m afraid.
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Thanks for sharing this inspiring and informative post to us..
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From the recruiting end, I see applicants looking for desparate. Starting AND ending every interview with “I really need this job”. Unprofessional, but really sad. They look defeated and proceed to tell me how many interviews they’ve been on and “really need this job.”
If there is one, or two things I have been grateful for the past 2 or so years is 1- Im not married 2- I do not have any kids. Its been rough, its been tough, its been filled with taking jobs I never thought I would need to take after schooling (I was making more and closer to my field before college and the collapse) but I can see the light at the end of the tunnel.
This is a reminder of how much more we need to go.
This is my second bout with long-term employment in about three years…maybe closer to 4. I took a job away from my husbands duty station in the Army so I would be able to better provide for our family. 13 Months later, I joined the ranks of the unemployed, and he is still not stationed up here. As I am up here more for medical reasons (severe allergies in the Southern US) I can’t pack up and make us a one household family again.
I got through bouts of issues related to this job search (now hitting 8 months). So I started working out heavily to combat the anguish of knowing that I am highly marketable, and highly employable, but just not getting hits. It helps a lot. I also am finishing my master’s degree in order to keep my resume fresh. I think each person has to do what works for them. When my Mom was unemployed after 9/11, she picked up knitting, and it worked for her, but wouldn’t for me.
I honestly prepare for every interview and work-out before-hand so that I have energy and a smile during the interview so that I do not have the defeated look as mentioned above by Diane. I even work out and wear professional clothes complete with make-up and heals if it’s a phone interview, so the professionalism and smile come through, as much as possible, the phone line.
It’s a long battle, but I think it will be worth it in the end