“Not working” usually refers to either being unemployed/taking a career break or experiencing severe job burnout and a lack of motivation. Depending on the specific context you are referring to, here is a complete overview of what “not working” looks like, why it happens, and how to navigate it: 1. Life Context: Being Out of Work or Retiring
When a person is not employed, it can be a chosen path or an forced situation. Both scenarios heavily impact a person’s life: How To Answer the Question “Why Aren’t You Working Now?”