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[–] mika_mika@lemmy.world 38 points 11 hours ago (2 children)

The Humble NEET is not problematic.

[–] Jax@sh.itjust.works 3 points 3 hours ago

I can't tell if this is a joke

[–] froufox@lemmy.blahaj.zone 10 points 7 hours ago (6 children)
[–] slaacaa@lemmy.world 14 points 3 hours ago

Not in Education, Employment, or Training

[–] Pat_Riot@lemmy.today 8 points 4 hours ago (1 children)

It means they are a burden on everyone around them on purpose.

[–] silverneedle@lemmy.ca 16 points 2 hours ago* (last edited 2 hours ago) (1 children)

A lot of them are depressed, autistic or have a visible disability. It's really hard for them to find a job, especially in this economy. Many of them don't receive the support they need because they're adults. I don't think NEETs like being NEETs. So your statement is pretty ableist considering the reality of people. It reeks of "most homeless people can't be helped because they choose to be that way".

[–] Wildmimic@anarchist.nexus 28 points 7 hours ago (1 children)

Not in Employment, Education or Training

[–] RamenJunkie@midwest.social 4 points 3 hours ago

In case anyone is wondering, this is the real answer.

[–] finallymadeanaccount@lemmy.world 13 points 6 hours ago (1 children)
[–] froufox@lemmy.blahaj.zone 8 points 6 hours ago

ah, that really makes sense

[–] Serinus@lemmy.world 1 points 3 hours ago (1 children)

No Education, Employment, or Training

[–] glimse@lemmy.world 2 points 1 hour ago

Not in*

You can be an educated and trained NEET. But if you're not currently in school, employed, or taking training, you're a NEET.

Though it generally only applies to people who fit the description for a longer period of time. You're not a NEET if you're just between jobs.

It also implies that you're not seeking out any of those things but I don't think that's a "requirement"

[–] massi1008@lemmy.world 7 points 7 hours ago

Not in education or employment