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?
