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]
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]