Funemployment
Term for having fun while unemployed
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Funemployment is a colloquial reference to the portmanteau of having fun while being unemployed, typically while on unemployment benefits. People on funemployment 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]
