To think it is ridiculous to say "I will never work again."

[MiaMarshmallows]

Once made redundant because of coronavirus?
I am as worried as the next person and do think I will struggle to find a job. But I do think I will be in a job in the next few months as will my daughter and other family members who have been made redundant.
With the restrictions set to be easing sooner rather than later, I don't understand the pessimism? I know more people will be going for the same job but it will ease in time and things will go back to normal.
I have heard a lot of people say they doubt they will work again. This would not be sustainable to have huge amounts out of employment and on longterm UC?

I think it is ridiculous to call it ridiculous.

I remember the early 1980s when quite a few people never did work again.

I think pessimism makes sense. If you work in retail or hospitality things will be very competitive. If you have children then you often face a penalty which will be even harder after all the school closures, there are plenty of rubbish employers out there that would rather have someone under 30 or over 45 (or male)

Yes people might be able to get a job, but a good and well paid job? Not necessarily.

There is also the issue of being over qualified for some jobs.
If employers think you fuck off at the earliest opportunity, they are less likely to give you a job.
Plus they probably have a choice of people who have always had similar jobs. Some applicants are rejected by default through job sites like In.
I believe there will be some people who are staring long unemployment in the face.