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RSS1 in 6 of us are either unemployed or underemployed - stuck working as a temp- or part-time. What would full employment mean?
If you’re unemployed, or underemployed, how would having a full time job change your life?
I would definitely continue with the networking group I found, continue to learn new and diverse skills to broaden my scope and be better about managing the money I make.
I’d always keep my resume and creative portfolio updated…We would save more money, and my attitude as an employee might be better than it’s ever been- as I’d no longer take for granted that something better is out there.
be better able to make long-range plans involving the expensive purchases, travel plans, etc.
I’d pay off the medical bills from July’s surgery and I’d buy whatever I want from the grocery store.
I’d go skiing without worrying about getting injured, and the bills that would result.
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I’d keep my professional network active instead of letting it fade into the background — you never know how long “this one” will last!