Work is one of those universal experiences that somehow manages to be stressful no matter what stage you’re in. When you have a job, you’re dealing with emails, meetings, deadlines, and that one mysterious task that suddenly becomes «urgent» at 4:55 PM. When you don’t have a job, you’re dealing with job applications, cover letters, and the emotional rollercoaster of checking your inbox like it might contain life-changing news at any moment.

And then there’s the third category that many people quietly belong to: the people who are technically job-hunting but are also doing their best to emotionally avoid LinkedIn for a little while.