My high school reunion is coming up next month and I’m genuinely considering skipping it just so I don’t have to admit to everyone that I’m currently between jobs. The shame of being unemployed when you’re supposed to be at the peak of your career is a very heavy thing to carry around. How do you all handle major social events when your professional life feels like the elephant in the room?

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I purposely missed my last reunion because I was unemployed, and have gained too much weight. However people should understand that life happens, and anyone that is mean about that doesn't deserve your time.

I've missed reunions because, for various practical reasons I couldn't get to them and I regret it. They won't come round again. One things for sure is that you won't be the only one in between jobs, or struggling with other issues, e g., health, caring for aging parents, issues with the kids, etc.

I can guarantee you that there will be more than just you in the same situation. If you want to go, I would go. I didn't attend mine but mainly because I disliked high school and didn't want to relive it as an adult.

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