Discouraged worker

Imagine you have a toy that you really like playing with, but then one day it breaks and you just can't seem to fix it no matter how hard you try. After a while, you might get discouraged and stop trying to fix it altogether, even though you used to enjoy playing with it.

A discouraged worker is kind of like that. They are people who want to work, but have been trying for so long to find a job and just can't seem to get anywhere. After a while, they start feeling discouraged and give up looking for work altogether.

This can happen for lots of reasons. Maybe there aren't a lot of job opportunities where they live, or maybe they don't have the right skills or experience to get hired. Whatever the reason, once someone becomes a discouraged worker, they are no longer counted in the official unemployment numbers because they're not actively seeking work.

Being a discouraged worker can be really tough, just like not being able to play with your favorite toy anymore. It can be hard to stay positive and keep looking for a job when it feels like nothing is working out. But it's important to remember that things can always change and there are people who are willing to help if you're feeling discouraged.