Funemployment

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

1. Alavanza, Mary (10 October 2023). "Funemployment: Young Singaporeans say unemployment can be fun - Singapore News". The Independent Singapore News. Retrieved 23 June 2024.
2. Bruner, Raisa (29 October 2021). "Young People Are Leaving Their Jobs in Record Numbers—And Not Going Back". TIME. Retrieved 23 June 2024.
3. "What Americans think of Gen Z's 'funemployment' attitude | CNN Business". 20 May 2023. Retrieved 23 June 2024.
4. Jones, Owen (15 May 2011). "It's time to clamp down on 'funemployment'". The Guardian. Retrieved 23 June 2024.
5. "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.
6. Tait, Amelia (August 4, 2021). "Why the young and jobless are rebranding as funemployed". The Face. Retrieved 23 June 2024.
7. "Not So 'Funemployed': How Unemployment Can Take A Toll On Your Mental Health". Medical Daily. 22 September 2015. Retrieved 23 June 2024.
8. Welch, Suzy (May 17, 2023). "For Gen Z, Unemployment Can Be a Blast". Wall Street Journal. Retrieved 23 June 2024.
9. Yoshino, Kimi (4 June 2009). "For the 'funemployed,' unemployment is welcome". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 23 June 2024.