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>20 percent of Americans who have been unemployed for at least a year report having depression Maybe because they have this irrational belief that having no mo
by nurettin 10y ago
>20 percent of Americans who have been unemployed for at least a year report having depression
Maybe because they have this irrational belief that having no money to pay rent is bad?
- buckbova 10y agoThat's a "duh" moment. I think it'd be more relevant to interview retired persons in reasonably good health.
- squozzer 10y agoAnd finances. Also might be useful to track lottery winners, though i once read a book published 30 years ago that was a bit depressing on the subject.
- Noseshine 10y agoThe problem with winning lots of money is that it is disruptive and usually takes a big toll on friends and family. Which is not the case when you earn the money yourself, because that also comes with a selection process - different kinds of friends, those who themselves grew into or are making enough money.
- daveqr 10y agoChanging the designation from "unemployed" to "retired" raises happiness. Source: Tyler Cowen, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Pk654J8-5c https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Pk654J8-5c
- lisper 10y agoIt's not just that. It's also wondering, "What is wrong with me?" when they get rejected again and again with no explanation given because employers are so afraid of discrimination lawsuits.