POV: You Wake Up as an Unemployed Guy in His Mid-20s

[Benz-mcvv]

I hated being unemployed. Could never buy anything, and always anxious about somebody going “hey man where ya working at?”

[jerrydalerry]

When I‘m employed I miss being unemployed
When I‘m unemployed I miss being employed

[sofakingcool]

Being unemployed is great for the first couple of days, then it HITS HARD

[Turretpera]

Being unemployed is the perfect example of something you think you want until you have it. It's so depressing, no money, days melt together, motivation runs dry really fast.

[oztheman]

Being unemployed feels so damn good and stressful af at the same time its crazy lol

[aiyalidat]

Anyone dealing with depression is applicable here. This short hits close to home. Take it a day at a time. Y'all got this.

[avesgreen]

Sometimes I miss the freedom and lack of responsibility. Then I look at my wife, and my son and remember just how lonely and unhappy I was back then

[trippiebutters]

If you can manage to start waking up at a better time, like 8-10am, its very surprising how quickly everything else seems to fall into place. Even 11am isnt bad. I find too much sleep makes me depressed and tired id get 12-13 hours and wake up and feel like shit for rest of day. 6-8 hours is the sweet spot. Good sleep schedule is truly key. Praying for anyone who is going through anything like this

[bonitobeats]

I see comments about this lifestyle being the worse, but getting up everyday for work also is hella depressing sometimes… idek anymore dawg

[dylanthomas]

I’m the oldest of 5 brothers. I have watched each of us go through this stage of life at one point or another

[tylernaturalist]

Spent close to a year like this when I was 22-23, worst year of my life. Being so aimless and having nothing to get up for in the morning. Many days waking up in the afternoon. Got lucky with a good job and met my future wife and life quickly came together once you have a reason to be up early and have work to do. If you’re in a rut, find any reason to get up early and be out of the house for 8-9 hours a day.

[sexgtqu]

Brothers. You feel this now. Wait till you wake up one day and you’re 30. I’ve done a lot but I could have done more. Many people I passed lunch or dinner with have unexpectedly passed away. I have money but would trade much for another minute with my aunt. I’ve felt the same no matter how many cars I’ve owned or watches ive had. Love everyone and avoid the drama. Work hard to make your dreams come true but don’t forget that what makes this world great isn’t money, it’s the people. Consider this a warning from the ghost of Christmas future

[Maximum]

My off days go like that. Feels nice to lay and feel like a kid again on those off days with no errands to complete.

[McMythical]

This absolutely sucks. Applied to 60+ jobs in the past few weeks only for them to tell me they no longer hiring or decided to just view my application… times are tough out here while having an ambition to work

[LeDaddyJamesTherd]

Im Doomscrolling while watching another guy doomscroll

[djsrage]

Me except i'm bedridden lol, went from working 2 jobs and working out regularly to being bedridden for a year, getting evicted from my one bedroom apartment i had for 4 years, and swimming in medical debt credit card debt

Good news is, after a year it looks like we found the source of the issue. Going through treatment, and it may take 6 months. I pray that i can restore to what i once was. Can't wait to have my life back. Everyone please be grateful for life and your health

[SweatedPear]

This was me for about 5 years following a breakup that messed me up mentally. Depressed but telling myself i wasn't. They days just blend in with each other. Friends and family always asking what I'm doing with my life and having to come up with bs excuses as to why I couldnt do anything. Didn't ever call family because i didnt want them to lecture me. finally had enough and just took the leap. Although i doubted myself a lot in the beginning, things worked out great. I have a job that i love and am actually able to live comfortably. I met some awesome life long friends as well. Im back in the gym again.

I love having that feeling of self worth back.

[ImAmity]

I've been fighting depression for 11 years now, im 24, unemployed, had 2 back surgeries, and feel like the biggest waste of space to my family, friends, and myself. This relates way too hard.

[Shammer]

this hits hard, bc this life looks fun but it sucks, u feel worthless, u play a game, you hang with the boys, but you feel like your not a man. You lost no direction and u know ur much better than this

[brycev.]

Them blankets look soft as hell. I'd be stuck in bed too 😂