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When unemployment becomes identity crisis

I got laid off after twenty years at the same company and I thought I'd find something quickly but it's been eight months and I'm starting to feel worthless.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Extended joblessness in a work-defined culture can erode fundamental sense of value and belonging.

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