Unemployment, a stage in life that I recommend: Juan Jiménez Rocabert at TEDxCibeles
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- Опубліковано 11 лип 2012
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I thought I had it hard before, but it's been 9 months since I lost my job and I never felt so humiliated, depressed and worried. Currently I'm a candidate to be an Executive Assistant at a medium sized company. Just praying for this job search to be over.
Edit: I got an offer for the job 🥳
Are you enjoying your new job?
Awesome brother!!
Congrats!!!
Being unemployed is not easy.. I'm going through one of the toughest phase in my life. Just praying for the best.
I am currently unemployed and trying desperately to stay on my own. It feels like my life is hanging in the balance.
Srisha S what are you doing to change this because applying on the job boards is not recommended reach out to your friends and go out to the community. Don’t sit behind a computer
Yes this is so difficult phase.I feel like trapped and I am losing hope...
How did it turn out? I’m 23 and got fired recently
Same here 😕 more than 1 and a half years, unemployed..
I was jobless for nearly 2.5 years . During that time my relationship ended because of this reason . I had to gone through an operation during this 2.5 years . Presently I am working at a nationalised bank and slowly claiming my life back. Don't lose hope. Have faith in your ability. Those 2.5 years of my life taught me how to stay humble, how to handle stress and most importantly the real face of our society and the people in it .
Truth, anxiety is a given fact you will have when you are unemployed. But it also brings humility.
I wish I could move past this phase. Currently unemployed and I feel lost and depressed.
@Tauseef K thanks for the encouraging words, I appreciate it.
I pray that every one of you is successful, and all these dark days pass, just hang in there. You deserve the best.
Thanks 😊 buddy
Social anxiety+unemployment=deadly combination
Javelin Melody how so?
Hey, you can still add depression if you want.
Same here
Man I'm the living proof i became so isolated cut contact with my friends without any reason i myself baffled at the shift in my behavior very worrying stuff
DZ Guy yea more of depression tbh same with me but I do it cause I’m not happy that I’m unemployed, in this materialistic world it’s all that people care about.
"When days are dark, friends are few."
True.
Word.
100%
I dont have any since 10 years
💯
For anyone going through this period, don't lose hope. Make this time works for you; not against you. Build habits, reflect on yourself, create a timetable, get away from any anxiety- or jealousy-provoking social media, and try to enjoy the smallest pleasure of life. Happiness isn't having that job you think of. It might be stressful for you to handle or it might end up making you wish that you hadn't been accepted into this job.
Thank you for this. I'm currently unemployed, and my mental has significantly regressed. My world is crumbling, and I don't know how to find hope again. I hope I can find my path
@@iamtedsanity I hope so. Think about it. Do you think the looks of the majority of people working nowadays is the look of happy people? Isn't is slavery? Change your perspective. It is fine to feel that your world is crumbling, but don't give up.
@@iamtedsanity how are you, have you found a job yet? what's the update?
I've been unemployed for 9 months. For the first time in my life.. Its my own fault (I got sacked) but I hate the feeling of being a useless member of society. Unemployment for me = depression. I mean I was depressed before, but at least I was working. Hands up if you're failing at life. 🤚
Same. I quit to pursuit my personal education, but cannot find a suitable job to work in parallel. I hate the feeling of uselessness as well. Almost 2 months already. Hands up but not give up.
👋
I am in good job but still sad.
Unemployment brought me here...
same
Rakesh Kumbhare I think it brought all of us here 😅
Did you get a job yet
same
Same
Its hard to see unemployment as an opportunity when you have nothing to eat.
@Javelin Melody : adapt to starvation ? Are you nuts ?
@@cristianm7097 yeah, he has no clue.
Find food pantries food stamps at DHS temp agencies or churches and unemployment offices great resources when your in need . Also libraries sometimes care for the homeless especially around holidays and provide great resources
@@barbarawalker499 There is no free lunch in this Universe. Someone has to pay for the charity food.
how did it turn out @lerato
Now I have no job even though I graduated from one of my country's top universities. I am trying my best to find my dream job but it seems difficult.
But every day I enjoy my life by learning a foreign language, exercising and reading. I will never give up !!
good to know im not alone. im also graduated from one of the top uni and im already 8 months jobless. its really hard😔
Are you still unemployed?
@@Itsme-pe6on Why dont you try applying for some lower positions.. Maybe you are expecting too high
Maybe you set high expectation. But I think you should take time. I got a job after two months graduated. And I had just left it after almost 2 years. Now I'm looking for new one like a fresh.
Update?
Been unemployed 10 months now , ive been using this time to work on my mental health and being there for my son, im grateful im able to be home and work and on myself.
Same I’m glad I got clarity on my mental health too
How do you pay bills?
@@JaysonT1 My sons dad, my family, school money, but I've since gotten a job I've here almost 6 months I'm in a better mental space.
I'm about to quit my job for mental health, so I'm preparing myself to be unemployed. I hope i can get back to work within 3 to 6 months, if not I'm going to be depressed...
Had a great Job but my boss was horrible, to the point that it caused me anxiety and depression, I quit it and now I have to say, I’m scared, it’s hard but I believe in my self, I regret not saving more money tho, but not for a second a regret quitting, no money in the world is worth my mental health
I quit many jobs not due to salary but only due to horrible bosses.u not alone
@@rock882josh7 I am in the same situation as you. My previous company boss was horrible,2 to 3 hours travelling which caused toll on my mental health.That's why I left the job without planning.But now thinking about that I regret.Since it is very difficult to find another on and family,relatives are eating my brain.Feel like trapped.
@@xiozhanbunny5982 How has life been treating you since this comment?
🙏🏼
I feel u.
This didn’t help me with my unemployment feelings but did distract me from crying
Can I ask if you are already employed now? Im having a hard time cheering up somebody who is still unemployed :(
@@janechoding Can I ask if you are already employed now? Im having a hard time cheering up somebody who is still unemployed :(
🤣🤣🤣🤣
I’ve been unemployed like 5 times and I’m 29. I’m terrified I’ll never get a great job I enjoy so I can start a family. Please pray for me
Don't worry, you are still young. There are a lot of opportunities will open to you. Have faith to yourself. I have an unemployment experience before, I understand you
Rolando Jr. Antonio appreciate you
Ryan John no job, but I at least have an opportunity on the table
Hey, how did the opportunity go?
@@rythmrulez still haven’t heard anything. I want to die. I only have a couple weeks of unemployment left I don’t know what I’ll do
It’s really hard when all of a sudden you find yourself in a situation you didn’t imagine ever
Hi Ken, i completely relate to what you just said
Being unemployed is one of the toughest phase. Things get worse when you have monthly commitments but no earning. Savings is getting over day by day.. experience what I have gained in my previous job is not coming to use.. all employers are desparately looking for candidates with core experience and no one is ready to give a chance to person with potential..
yes, that's right, here in Australia companies are shutting down left and right, people are competing for jobs, like 1 role will have at least 50 applicants, and employers won' bother to respond or send a thank you email. That's how tough times are these days. I'm about to quit my job for mental health, so I'm preparing myself to be unemployed.
I wish you find a new deserving job soon.....
@@sandeshs53 Thank you, best of luck to us both.
@@sandeshs53i wish you success and happinness my friend,i wish you to be really happy
@@higherpurpose1212i wish you a really wonderfull day
A stage in life I recommend: When you are sustained by rich parents...
There will always be a need for someone with your unique talents and experience for anyone in these comments who’s thinking of giving up - hold out and believe that good is coming while working at it - things won’t fall into your lap but the more you go looking for something the more that thing is looking for you too- be willing to make some sacrifices to get to where your going!
I've done 5 years program and I'm unemployed and going down by anxiety day by day . Someone has said absolutely correct , A man is loved only when he brings something to table.
@jatin duggal my i know what was your program?
You are worthy, you are unique don't worry. You'll get work and even without work you are worthy. Just keep applying, keep learning something. Focus on these only. No comparison.
Keep strong everyone, unemployed here ... I wouldn’t say it’s a thing I recommend but it does teach you to make sacrifices and develop yourself
Stuck at home for one year and half months. People around me keeps asking me what I'm doing with my life. 😭
I know how that feels
I was just fired a few months ago and I feel like a failure. I moved 100 miles for this job and after 6 months they decided I wasn't a good fit. It killed me. I was finally making good money and had a savings. Now I'm in unemployment and my savings is gone. I'm so upset, depressed, angry, frustrated, and feeling more alone then ever. I feel lost. I feel empty. I just don't know what to do.
How is it going? any update please?
I was employed for 1 year and half, i kind of love my job but my boss is toxic.He torture me mentally, put me down, harassed me, shout at me..it was horrible so i quit my job. Now i feel worthless, scared of trying new things, lack of confident, not worthy to live anymore, anxiety,fear....
@Bilishk thank you my friend 😊
It’s really hard to end up jobless and not being able to find one, I lost my job in tourism sector because of covid, and it’s been more than a year now that I’m jobless, trust me it drives your mind mad, specially when you can’t find an alternative at this time. Best of luck to everyone
it’s only my 2nd day and depression is sinking in deep. when it first happened i was motivated strangely but now anxiety hits cause i live in an apartment all alone and am so paranoid about how long will it take to find that job that pays my bills.
Keep applying, a lot and you'll find something don't worry, there are so many businesses companies, you'll find another place very soon. Keep telling this to yourself. You are unstoppable
hello, how are you? any new job yet? I'm going to be on the same situation as you, need to pay rent
@@higherpurpose1212 yes but unfortunately the job i have pays less than what i made before. 1 year later and it’s going nowhere. i’m trying to find better or a 2nd partime but no luck. can’t find anything that pays nor that will with around my schedule. i still live alone in my apartment but money is very tight
@@michael567jober hang in there man, we can do it, we just need to keep trying and hope for the better.
@@higherpurpose1212 hoping sucks. wish i could get some kinda education but i can’t barely afford to live now. i’m living check to check so if some emergency happens i’m screwed
I got rejected on so many basic job interviews.. I’m going thru severe depression and I don’t know what to do
Hope all is well
Use rejection as a feedback to improve or to do something new
Watching this i currently have R100 in my bank account because I've used up all my savings during covid19 lock down. I miss my good paying job. I hope things get better for all of us. I hope i get a job soon.
Save money don't waste it on Internet
How're you doing? Did you get a job?
Girl, are you winning now?? Are you okay? Do you have a job
Phela our unemployment rate is really off the charts
being unemployed for months due to corona virus brought me here, it has a big psychological impact such as sadness and having social anxiety hope to get through with this soon. I am already mentally tired but i need to fight, i need to surpass this struggle. ☹
Hi Kristelle, how did it go?
I'm letting my social anxiety and depression stop me from leaving my bed, let alone getting a job. I'm concerned I'll just end up a suicide statistic in this big, depressing city.
I’m in the same boat. Let’s keep breathing together
@@saskia8804 take me in.
One small step at a time. Dont forget that
honestly exactly what i’m going thru, can’t step foot in college/get a new job and even if i do i scared to do this and that it i cant end up getting there, i’m 17 i’ve had 1 job for 1 month, i don’t go to college as i’m late, i don’t have any money, but i’ve started working out and working on my mental health, i’m getting ready for when i’m 18 in august i’m hoping big big things will happen to me
You can do it, in which thing do you consider you are good? Or you know... you can teach english in mexico or work remotely in another country. But never lose hope. I mean there is a guy that inspires me cuz' he lives with a tank lung, he has polio since he was so young yet he strives to be better every day. I certainly do not know your condition but don't be so hard on yourself and try to trace a plan.
Greetings from Mexico
If you are reading this don't give up and keep trying. You can do it.
After my graduation 🎓 still I am unemployed I didn't express my feelings what my mind 🙄going into , but still I hope that I will succeed in my life 🧬
I was made redundant twice in 2019. Eventually, in April 2020 I got a job. But it's only a casual job, they text you each night if they need you. At first, it didn't bother me as I had a job and I got 5 days work a week. But now lately, that 5 days became 4 days and now 3 days. And I can't help but have that "sense of doom" slowly creeping up on me again. 10 years ago, I could have happily resigned from my job and got another one straight away. To get my current casual job, I had applied for 450 jobs by that time.
Loved the ending...thanks for making my day
This is so hard its been a year and half so far that I've been unemployed and the longer it gets the worse it is, Im so afraid im never gonna get a job its all i think about
its been a real struggle, a real hard time especially you barely can make enough to feed yourself... depression, broken dreams, unemployment..that one day i was close the shred my degrees... the only thing that keeps you trying is hope, hope for a better things to come make you fight and try harder but also make you suffer more... i pray for myself and everyone else in such circumstances that things change for the better
Hi, how are you doing now? Any positive changes to your life?
I hate being unemployed but when I am employed I wish I was unemployed. All it is for me is money. I hate working only reason I do it is for money. Money is the reason everyone gets up in the morning. It’s not being unemployed that’s making you depressed, it’s not having a source of income.
True
Over a year now. Worried I’ll never get one. Please please pray for me
I am in this space for four years and wouldn't wish it on my worst enemies. Unemployment ain't a cup of tea and waking up to nothingness is not what anybody would wish to have. I had a relatively good career but the nature of work vis-à-vis working conditions were not inspiring. I had to quit after painstakingly doing nine years. I have sent out countless job applications to no avail, it's draining!
Unemployment is the worst place to be in.. Because you need money to live in this harsh world.
Same to my story 😢
I can relate. We are like this because our lives and identity are tightly coupled with having a job and money security, but when we're jobless it's very mentally draining and anxiety is in full gear. I hope I can find another job within 6 months, otherwise I'll be homeless.
I pray that I finally find a job this year. I'm having trouble finding a job because of my trauma during my first work. I was emotionally drained during my first job, and I lost significant amount of weight as well. I know I have to man up, but it's really hard when you have a past trauma. I really don't know what to do anymore. I feel lost and broken; my relationship is on the line as well. I hope you guys pray for me to find strength and courage. My anxiety is relapsing once again and I just don't know what to do anymore. I'm slowly detaching myself from society already because I feel like I'm not good enough
Please try to read a book called Reality Transurfing. The audiobook is on UA-cam
Hi Ted, how's it going? What's the update on your job search?
I left a job in the pharmaceutical industry for a career in tech. I am in a difficult position. I have received multiple rejections but I pray that something great is awaiting me.
Unemployment+loneliness+anxiety=out of life
It's a very tough being an unemployed , family to society every one pointing at you and saying that I didn't have much time as you ,,, I couldn't control my feeelings , I tried soo hard getting work , I always cried inside me , still I searching job And attending exams hope for best to me ,
When I succeeded I only thank to me and my mind , I will never give up
Personally, I do not recommend unemployment at any stage in life, particulalry if it is ongoing. I would recommend employment. Next he'll be recommending cancer as a "stage in life".
True, being unemployed many years has affected my chances of being employed at
all.
thanks so much for the encouragement!
Im unemployed about a year but i worked some skilled worker jobs kinda a waitress a supervisor of a restaurant but im not happy with those jobs cuz i felt I wanna work where I love to work for. I am graduated from a good university and my grades were good. I am depressed by following up my favourite career in this whole year. The thing is I have no experience in that field I tried so many ways just to be in my favourite career industry but I rejected again and again. Now I am about to do an internship which is unpaid but I have no choice I wanna pursue my dream job so bad. I wish i can do it and one day I will remember how much I have tried to get that damn job
chozin take those unpaid opportunities, I graduated from a top university too and I did so many unpaid positions just to gain experience. Employers look at more experience more than just an education.
@@gabrielle6158 How do you find these opportunities?
Wow your resilience is amazing home you have found your dream job.
@@Afrosoil11 you don't feel exhausted when u are working on it. Tired but u will be satisfied at the end of a day. You will be learning constantly to develop your knowledge on that career. That's your dream job.
More time with family and more time for yourself !!
Exactly. Instead of being depress, spend time to your family, appreciate the freedom to have, and reinvent yourself to be a better person
I've been unemployed for nearly 3 months. Hopefully I would overcome this flop =))
Being unemployed brought me here. It's really hard 🙃. I don't know how I will get through it...
I feel like I’m dying with no job ,
I get really sick, can’t get out of bed .it really affects me !! I start to look for videos of the easiest way to die and stuff like that
Daniel, I dont know if you will read this comment or not. But, if you do...try to find encouragement through developing closer connections with Friends, family and faith. the world needs you, don't harm yourself. Find a small trusted group of friends and tell them you need them now. From Arlington, Texas
Start small. Start today. Forget yesterday. If today fails you have until midnight to redeem the day. After midnight everything is new again. Try today.
Daniel, please, your life is more important than careers. I am in your situation before. I am unemployed for a long time. Yes, its depressing, your feeling of self worth is depreciating. Weird to say, i am thinking that my life is a curse. Stay close to your family, have a positive outlook, always try to look for a job. One day, you will be lucky to find one. Good luck to you.
Hang in there bro
Oh. Pls don't lose hope, Daniel. There's good in this world and it's worth fighting for. (Sorry, I can't find a less cheesier line).
Seriously, your family and friends love you, and they are important reasons to keep living. You need them and they need you. Another reason to go on is the fact of life that circumstances change. One year from now, you'll look back and laugh at yourself and say, "I'm glad I didn't give up."
just say. that you been working on a new start up project or freelancer - follow common society rules - be in trend and force your friend to hesitate about his job position. have a good day =)
Being indian and being jobless is the most deadly combo
Mc duniya puch puch k g maar leti hai, bsdk apna kaam karo bc, kya pata bnda kaunse cheezon se guzra hai
I'm unemployed now because the system here in our country is such a junk, I tried my best just to get a higher points, the process here in our country just to be a public teacher is not easy. You'll suffer mentally, and financially. I've waited so long and pray, hoping my name would appear to be one of the qualified applicants . I got it, my name was there and the best is I got high scores (not the highest) at first I'm so proud of myself, but as days pass by, I'm slowly feeling hopeless, 'cause til now I have never received texts/calls that I got a permanent position as a public teacher. I'm hopeless broken right now. Don't what to do.
Hello! How are you doing now ?
You really have no idea.
If you can afford to do an MBA while unemployed then you don’t have an unemployment problem
My point
I been unemployed for 2 yrs im really starting to lose hope and fall back into my depression episodes its literally the worst you feel so worthless and ashamed of yourself knowing you can’t provide yourself anything or do anything.
I saw success and fame for 10 years + and jobless since 2 years . Hoping I get a job soon
not when you live with your parents, and you rather jump off a roof than hear them argue anymore, especially if you need transportation fare and you see a sports player or cash me outside girl just signed a million dollar contract
wavyboyo - anyone can walk or ride a bike start small -think big camp outside anything is possible
@@barbarawalker499 Anything is not possible, and people need to stop deluding themselves into thinking they can be successful. Life is a hard slog until the very end. The only people that say you can be 'financially successful' are the wealthy business owners, the politicians that represent their interests and people selling you 'training' to get ahead.
Im in the same situation the worst part is they see me as a failure because im unemployed and seem to think its out of lazyness and lack of trying
@@abilea4081 prove them wrong, in more ways than one.
@@3pl535 financially successful means different things for some people. B) Every day requires input and struggle though, you're right about that.
They give you a piece of paper and don't help you in anything after that
Does he recommend being unemployed because it teaches us how hard it is to find a job and don't leave a job until you have another one to go to?? If so, then he's my kind of bloke haha
Dude same.
i think that is good too , but i picked my career since i was junior at collage
and i am really enthusiastic about it but now 2020 and most of jobs now not for graduates and entry level it is just for experienced individual and everyday pass without job is hard and i need it to support my family
Been unemployed for... Forever. (maybe 5 years). Cant find a job or stay employed because of my autism. Im getting depressed
Dont give up
I have been unemployed for the last 1 year and still I don't get a job and I usually feel like useless and depressed.
I'm sorry to hear it , how r u now ?
Very tough situation🥺🥺🥺
My family Bullies me for being un-Unemployed! And they criticize and accuse me for things that I didn't do !
Unemployment does not warrant bullying. Well, bullying is outright wrong. It's never justified. It can cause permanent trauma. Whether that'd frontal bullying or a subtle one. When kids are growing up, they need all the help they could get. Your family should be your best allies. If you are having trouble communicating with them, this is the best time to try again. Be respectful and realize that usually, it's not abt your circumstances that affect their behavior. But their own woes. So, with compassion, love and kindness for each member of the family, you'll get through this. "This too shall pass. Good times or bad times, neither one lasts." (Brad Paisley, Cars)
@@eztravels8318 that's true. except what if you have Family Members that oppress you? and you're Right. my Younger Sibling is still bothered by things that happen in the past.
Graduated in 2015, unemployed ever since.
7 years?? What did you graduate in? Have you been actively applying. How does your resume look. Did you seek services for help? How are you supporting yourself? That is a long time to be unemployed. I've never heard of that happening.
The comments are more helpful than the presentation..
Exactly
Uneployment is painful😢
Amen
life is so hard I can't take it anymore no cares about me. no job no experience.
Dont give up
Stem graduate class of covid 19 almost 2 years applied hundreds times no interviews no job offers darkest moments in my life
This is exactly my situation. But these moments, although difficult and painful, have made me change my perspective on life and on countless other subjects. Sometimes I do wish that it hasn't happened; other times I wish it happened much earlier so that I can avoid making mistakes in the future.
Unemployed increase health problems I don't why I felt it more.
In a bid to earn more money from past (it was less) quit my job, now jobless for months... its rightly said not to blindly believe job boards as got nothing in return despite spending ample time in it. Now industry not recruiting cos of break, not interested to fake and spoil my future.. any inputs / job assistance from anyone here, if feasible ? Need an immediate available opportunity. !!!
You were just lucky to be you.
Anyone going through unemployment right now, I want you to know that you'll get through this. .....And also, You might think that the only solution is being employed but unemployment might be an opportunity for you to start your own business. Think about it. 😉 .... I've been there, I know what I'm talking about.
Because living on the street and not eating is so much fun.
75k views wow says alot...
Love this but did he say his daughter went to lemonstary school
When life gives you lemons.... Make lemonade 🙂
many many more Pablos..
In Bharat where securing 30% mark, minority people get job and that job getting majority people need 90% mark..
Government gives free higher education to minority only. Minority gets financial support upto 100% subsidy. Where as majority doesn't get. Minority means in Bhart only muslims and christians. Many states of Bharat muslim and christian are above 80% but still they get minority benefit. Minority woman's can produce 8-10 child and have 2-3 wife.
But majority woman's can produce only 1-2 child with one wife policy.
Majority people gives tax form there religious center to government but minority got subsidies for there religious activity and doesn't give any tax to government ...
This is Bharat...
I wondered why people commit suicide...i don't anymore.
Can't buy new video games 😞😟
Depression+social anxiety +unemployed+covid 19 outbreak +burden to family =suicide
Same
And I already have my suicide note
@@lyrod181 hope all is well
@@Figazzzz thank you! I was able to lift some of my burdens in life. I'm trying and hoping to live better.
@@Figazzzz I also hope you are well and safe.
@@lyrod181dont give up,keep moving forward
Did anyone lost their job in covid?
Uploaded 11 years ago! Haha
😭😭😭😭😭😭
Just the title itself makes me sick.
Find his accent abit hard to follow. Unemployment is tough when its unplanned. During corona lockdown job search is more demanding.
people get fired everyday
India is country in world, where the reservation is for minority not for majority people.
I didn't understand
@@luisandre2750
Where you from.
Even many minority are jobless for years now. And with corona today more depression and hopeless
@@litmals7857
I don't know which country you are from. But in Bharat where geting 30% mark, minority people get job and that job getting majority people need 90% mark..
Government gives free higher education to minority. Minority gets financial support upto 100% subsidy. Where as majority doesn't get. Minority means in Bhart only muslims and christians. Many states of Bharat muslim and christian are above 80% but still they get minority benefit. Minority woman's can produce 8-10 child and 2-3 wife.
But majority woman's can produce only 1-2 child with one wife policy.
Majority people gives money form there religious center but minority got subsidies for there religious activity....
Can your country gives benefit to minority?
you are talking about yourself that dosen't help me your case in your environment is deferent in mine , if i have no job that means i will be homeless
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Why only poor Muslim in Asia and Africa produce 8 to 12 children ?
Too hard to understand him
Robin None of your business put on the subtitles
listen more carefully to what he says. it is also on his screen behind him.
I quit watching the video, he was hard to understand.
Once you have been to "lemonstary" school, you will understand him. 😅
Now that working from home is already possible, I always tell those who ask me what I do and I just answer "I work remotely." I have been out of work since Sept 2023. It somehow minimizes the stigma.