Funemployment is a colloquial reference to the portmanteau of having fun while being unemployed, typically while on Unemployment benefits. People on funemployement use the time for self-discovery and self-care.[1] Funemployment is more commonly utilized by younger workers.[2][3]
Funemployment has been criticized as limiting people's career prospects.[4][5][6] Long-term funemployment may negatively impact mental health.[7]
Funemployment came to prominence following the COVID-19 pandemic and as a response to hustle culture and work-life balance.[8][9]
References
[edit]- ^ Alavanza, Mary (10 October 2023). "Funemployment: Young Singaporeans say unemployment can be fun - Singapore News". The Independent Singapore News. Retrieved 23 June 2024.
- ^ Bruner, Raisa (29 October 2021). "Young People Are Leaving Their Jobs in Record Numbers—And Not Going Back". TIME. Retrieved 23 June 2024.
- ^ "What Americans think of Gen Z's 'funemployment' attitude | CNN Business". 20 May 2023. Retrieved 23 June 2024.
- ^ Jones, Owen (15 May 2011). "It's time to clamp down on 'funemployment'". The Guardian. Retrieved 23 June 2024.
- ^ "Would Gen Z Rather Be 'Funemployed'?: There is nothing fun about seeing friends move on with their lives while you, standing still, are left behind". Wall Street Journal. May 22, 2023. Retrieved 23 June 2024.
- ^ Tait, Amelia (August 4, 2021). "Why the young and jobless are rebranding as funemployed". The Face. Retrieved 23 June 2024.
- ^ "Not So 'Funemployed': How Unemployment Can Take A Toll On Your Mental Health". Medical Daily. 22 September 2015. Retrieved 23 June 2024.
- ^ Welch, Suzy (May 17, 2023). "For Gen Z, Unemployment Can Be a Blast". Wall Street Journal. Retrieved 23 June 2024.
- ^ Yoshino, Kimi (4 June 2009). "For the 'funemployed,' unemployment is welcome". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 23 June 2024.