“Not working” can refer to two entirely different scenarios: a personal life situation (such as unemployment, career breaks, or retirement) or a technical malfunction (hardware, software, or tools failing to operate). 1. The Personal Angle: Being Out of Work
Being without a job—whether by choice, due to a challenging job market, or medical reasons—can be highly stressful. Society often tightly binds a person’s core value to their career title, leading to feelings of inadequacy or burnout when that title is missing.