i didn’t work for six months. it was great. i went to the gym, i read the newspaper at my favourite cafes and i explored my new city
it was also incredibly challenging.
i’m not sure when, but my identity has got mixed up in my employment. i found meeting new people difficult, almost like i had to apologies for not working. i found casual questions by sales assistants ‘do you have a day off?’ almost confronting. and I began to avoid emails and facebook messages from good friends who asked ‘are you working yet?’.
it’s an odd process to go through (even when it’s your choice). and I’d like to think it made me more sensitive to people who aren't working.
