General
funemployment
What does funemployment mean?
A period of unemployment treated as an enjoyable break, in which a person embraces the free time to rest, travel, or pursue interests rather than immediately job hunting.
"After the layoff he leaned into funemployment, spending a month hiking before updating his resume."
Origin
Portmanteau of 'fun' and 'unemployment'; popularized around the 2009 recession and revived in later downturns.
Frequently asked questions
What does funemployment mean?
It is treating a stretch of unemployment as an enjoyable break, using the free time to rest, travel, or pursue interests instead of rushing back to a job hunt.
Where does the word funemployment come from?
It is a blend of 'fun' and 'unemployment,' popularized around the 2009 recession and revived in later downturns.
Is funemployment a real financial choice?
It usually assumes some savings or severance; it describes an attitude toward the break, not being able to afford it.
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