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SINGAPORE: Being unemployed is one thing. Being unemployed, lonely and worried about money is another.<\/p>\n
One Reddit user recently found themselves facing all three at once and turned to others online for advice on how to get through it.<\/p>\n
The user, who said they were actively looking for a job, asked others what they would do if they were in the same position.<\/p>\n
Many of the responses focused on making the most of the time available rather than dwelling on what was missing.<\/p>\n
For some, that meant getting out of the house.<\/p>\n
One commenter suggested hiking, cycling or jogging in the park, adding that enjoying nature and spending time with family does not have to cost much.<\/p>\n
\u201cGo hiking, cycling, jogging in the park. Enjoy nature! Take your time and be present with aged family members. Just do the things that you like,\u201d the commenter wrote.<\/p>\n
Others took a more practical approach, encouraging the Redditor to focus on earning some income while continuing the search for a full-time role.<\/p>\n
\u201cJust make sure you have enough for basic needs. Consider volunteering if you have the energy,\u201d one user suggested.<\/p>\n
Another commenter said taking on part-time work could help both financially and mentally.<\/p>\n
\u201cDo everything in your power that you can do to earn money \u2014 take as many part-time jobs as you can. As you see the amount of money grow, your confidence will also start to grow,\u201d the commenter wrote.<\/p>\n
Not all the advice centred on work or money, however.<\/p>\n
Some saw the period of unemployment as a chance to focus on personal growth instead.<\/p>\n
One of the shortest replies in the discussion simply read: \u201cDevelop myself, not my job.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n