Broke

 Loss of trust in the economic order and the loss of hope that you can find your way into a productive role can easily lead to a sense of helplessness. If depression becomes embedded in one's mood then investing time and effort on career becomes problematic. Having a career/job/employment isn't best therapy at this point. Treating the underlying issues of depression become essential. My thesis research suggests that some people have a transcendent experience or they acquire a new view on life when everything seems this hopeless. Getting stuck in the hopelessness or confounding this natural grieving process with sedation, electronic diversions, a premature career hop or unhealthy relationships keeps the personal transformation from happening. When someone who is experiencing long term unemployment becomes mentally ill, planning a career may give a focus to "getting normal" but it should not be the main focus of a helping relationship. At least, this is my view.