NEET is an acronym that means Not in Employment, Education or Training. Essentially, it describes someone who is neither working nor going to school and likely not job seeking either. NEETs are usually financially supported by their parents or other family members.
Not employed, in education or training. In education or training usually implies that it’s to get a job later.
It usually more specifically someone who chooses not to pursue a job or career prospects. (Ie: being laid off for long periods of time but still looking for work doesnt count)
What’s a NEET?
NEET is an acronym that means Not in Employment, Education or Training. Essentially, it describes someone who is neither working nor going to school and likely not job seeking either. NEETs are usually financially supported by their parents or other family members.
Isn’t NEET just a fancy way of saying “unemployed”? Most unemployed are not supported much by their parents.
Unemployed would also include students, or people actively gaining qualifications to eventually get a job.
Students aren’t typically counted as “unemployed”, though that’s different from country to country.
NEETs are not looking for employment either and wouldn’t take it if it was offered.
Not employed, in education or training. In education or training usually implies that it’s to get a job later.
It usually more specifically someone who chooses not to pursue a job or career prospects. (Ie: being laid off for long periods of time but still looking for work doesnt count)