Joblessness Takes A Toll On The Soul


	Joblessness Takes A Toll On The Soul

debbyski

2-22-2009 8:41 AM

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2-22-2009 7:20 PM

iamonetoo

I think it takes quite a toll especially after repeated
episodes. How many times can a person "bounce
back"? After all, human beings do not have infinite
resilience.

2-22-2009 9:19 PM

tanyamm

It can be very demoralizing.

2-23-2009 2:29 PM

cabanaben

The sad part is that it a very lonely experience; but one has lots of company, just look on the street, food banks, and the unemployment office.

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