Woman Sees Unemployment as 'No-Job Vacation'
Amy Tinsley used her severance package and the unemployment insurance to pay her bills and traveled to France and Egypt.
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September 18, 2009
Unemployment, which recently rose to 9.7 percent in the U.S., can take an emotional toll on those affected by it, but one woman has shown how to survive it with a bit of humor that can significantly ease the experience.
Amy Tinsley was laid off last December from her position as marketing director, but she did not panic. Instead, she decided to enjoy her free time and thrive, calling it a "no-job vacation," according to KansasCity.com.
She used her severance package and the unemployment insurance to pay her bills and traveled to France and Egypt. In the meantime, Tinsley looked for a job at her own pace, ultimately securing a business development position with a New England computer software company.
"Getting laid off was really a blessing," she said, quoted by the website.
"I've had eight months of 'me' time. Eight months to really think about what kind of things I'm interested in and, if I decide to go into a new career, what that would be," she added.
While not everybody can afford the luxury of a leisurely job search over several months, Tinsley's experience underscores the importance of looking at the bright side of every adversity.
Unemployment can bring an opportunity to reconnect with loved ones, travel, read or pursue a long-neglected hobby.
Some people have taken advantage of financial incentives offered by governments across the nation to go back to school to finish or get a new degree, which can ultimately lead to a better-paying career.
There have also been reports of individuals who have turned unemployment into an opportunity to launch their own business.
Unemployment, which recently rose to 9.7 percent in the U.S., can take an emotional toll on those affected by it, but one woman has shown how to survive it with a bit of humor that can significantly ease the experience.
Amy Tinsley was laid off last December from her position as marketing director, but she did not panic. Instead, she decided to enjoy her free time and thrive, calling it a "no-job vacation," according to KansasCity.com.
She used her severance package and the unemployment insurance to pay her bills and traveled to France and Egypt. In the meantime, Tinsley looked for a job at her own pace, ultimately securing a business development position with a New England computer software company.
"Getting laid off was really a blessing," she said, quoted by the website.
"I've had eight months of 'me' time. Eight months to really think about what kind of things I'm interested in and, if I decide to go into a new career, what that would be," she added.
While not everybody can afford the luxury of a leisurely job search over several months, Tinsley's experience underscores the importance of looking at the bright side of every adversity.
Unemployment can bring an opportunity to reconnect with loved ones, travel, read or pursue a long-neglected hobby.
Some people have taken advantage of financial incentives offered by governments across the nation to go back to school to finish or get a new degree, which can ultimately lead to a better-paying career.
There have also been reports of individuals who have turned unemployment into an opportunity to launch their own business.
