employmentworry

noun
UK /ɪmˈplɔɪməntˌwʌri/
US /ɪmˈplɔɪməntˌwɜːri/

A feeling of being nervous about having a job or finding one.

Her employmentworry kept her awake the night before the interview.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. Stress about keeping a current job safe.

The company cuts caused employmentworry across the office.

3. Nervousness felt while searching for work.

His employmentworry grew after months of rejected applications.

4. Concern about job conditions or pay.

Low wages added to the team's employmentworry.