'The economy was getting so bad, I had to lay myself off.' - Old Ways (1986)
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker humorously suggests the economic conditions were so poor that even he had to stop working.
- In plain terms
- The economy was so bad I had to fire myself.
- What can you take from it?
- Economic downturns affect even successful individuals.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you cope with economic uncertainty?
- What does unemployment mean to you?
Another view
It uses hyperbole that might minimize the struggles of those with less financial security.
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