When I was talking to a group of mothers, several said they used to be unemployed but are now “stay at home” because it sounds better than “I can’t find a job after two years”.
LOL, I like that, raises self esteem and projects an image of economic stability. Of course, it is true. Whenever I run an ad to hire I am surprised by the number and type of people we see - some with decades of experience asking for entry level work. Times are still tough for many, a lot of businesses shuttered and never reopened. Commercial real estate is still pretty weak with lots of inventory.