| Adapted from an online discussion. Dear Carolyn: I have been searching for work for over a year. I have had some health issues that made it difficult to work, and I am getting help for those issues. I live with relatives, and I find it hard to be without work for so long when they know my business. Additionally, I find it hard to meet new people and network when, invariably, the question of employment arises, as in “What do you do for work?” I do have some interviews approaching, and I think I will be employed shortly. In the meantime, how do I deal with feeling a bit inadequate with the employment situation? — Feeling Inadequate Send Carolyn a voice memo Carolyn will be joining our flagship podcast Post Reports for a holiday-themed episode later this month. Have a question about how to handle this upcoming season? Ask your question by recording a voice memo (no more than 30 seconds) and sending it to postreports@washpost.com. Carolyn may play your question and answer it during the episode. | 
