[header] How to retain self esteem during unemployment [title] Develop a strategy for answering " what do you do? [step] " people will ask you about your job, so you need to be prepared for it. One solution is to answer the question literally. " lately, i'm spending a lot of time working on my golf game. 
" or, " i'm taking a course on computer programming. " if you do decide to discuss your unemployment, you will want a response that explains your situation while also reinforcing your own self-worth.