Many said that unemployment, while extremely painful, had improved them in some ways: they had become less materialistic and more financially prudent; they were more aware of the struggles of others.

许多人说，失业虽然极其痛苦，却在某些方面改善了他们的生活：他们变得不那么物质主义，在财务上更加谨慎了，并且更加了解别人的难处。