The Four Stages of Unemployment

1) Elation: Oh, to be in my bed until noon, followed by "take me back to simpler times" episodes of Beverly Hills 90210 before spending two hours at the gym. Round out the day with emails, texts and a drink at the Irish pub and the world is a wonderful place.

2) Boredom: You know what? Beverly Hills 90210 isn't all that good. And Guinness is expensive. If feel the drain every time I'm asked "So what makes you want to work here?"

3) Frustration: Credit card bills creeping, not getting the job I thought I would, too much time in my head, useless temp agencies, and a partridge in a pear tree.

4) Depression: This helps. So does this.